Castle completes MEP works on Passivhaus Paisley Grammar School
Castle Building Services has completed the mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable services package for the new Passivhaus-certified Paisley Grammar School Community Campus in Renfrewshire.
Appointed by Morrison Construction, Castle delivered the building services package for the new education facility, which includes a 300-seat theatre and has become the first Passivhaus school delivered within the Renfrewshire Council area.
MEP package supports Passivhaus school construction
Castle’s scope covered the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable systems required to meet the project’s Passivhaus standards.
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The mechanical works included above-ground drainage, domestic water services, low-temperature hot water heating, underfloor heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
The contractor also installed incoming mains, thermal insulation, building management systems and air source heat pumps. The building management systems are designed to monitor and control energy use across the campus.
The electrical package included low-voltage installations, fire and intruder alarms, security systems, lighting and lighting controls, earthing and bonding, lightning protection and data systems.
Castle also installed induction loops and electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of the wider services package.
The systems were designed and installed to meet the energy efficiency and performance requirements associated with Passivhaus certification.
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The project was funded by Renfrewshire Council and Scottish Futures Trust, with support from the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme.
Paisley school becomes first Passivhaus facility in Renfrewshire
The completion of the campus adds to the growing number of education projects incorporating Passivhaus standards, which place stringent requirements on energy performance, airtightness, ventilation and thermal efficiency.
Richard Farrel, Divisional Director at Castle Building Services, said: “It’s exciting to see this project come to a conclusion, ahead of its scheduled completion. We are delighted to have been a key part of the team delivering an exceptional teaching facility for the residents of Paisley.
“The fact it is the first Passivhaus school in Renfrewshire is something we are very proud of and we are sure the campus will inspire staff and pupils to excel in all they do.”
Castle Building Services and Morrison Construction have previously worked together on education projects across Scotland.
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David Ewing, Managing Director of Morrison Construction Building Central, said: “The whole project team at Paisley Grammar School has achieved a fantastic result for staff and students and Castle has played its full part in that.”
The new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus forms part of wider investment in Scotland’s education estate, with the project combining specialist building services with Passivhaus performance requirements.
