International

Woodlands are very proud to have been awarded our first International project in 2015, Phase AMS06 of the Microsoft Data Centre in Middenmeer (north of Amsterdam) Holland.

In the planning process of this prestigious project, we had collaborative discussions on how we could introduce innovative measures focusing on ways to reduce time, disruption to site services and safer working practices. When carrying out our installations we avoid the need for live working, enabling a Semi Permanent installation rather than the traditional Temporary services.

Having then been awarded the next phase AMS07 we introduced that innovation, the Plug & Play system for our distribution units, a first for our industry, that enabled us to alter the electrical panels to suit the clients request for change within the Data Centre. The Plug & Play system fully conforms to the BS & CE Standards providing RCBO Protection.

With the challenge of heat & humidity within Data Centre buildings during construction, we developed & designed a bespoke 24/7 fully monitored EZE client user interface monitoring system to protect the permanent installation from condensation.

Through communication with our client we have designed a tailored, fully compliant safe working installation, that will enable us to use the same principals on our other International projects.

We are currently pursuing projects in Ireland, Belgium & France.

Click here to see our Holland Microsoft Data Centre presentation

Programme 

• Define scope of works with client and agree cost plan and programme of works for the project
• Installation of site facilities
• Establish site HVLV mains and sub mains distribution equipment and cabling systems.
• Installation of a low voltage (415 volts) power distribution network for the construction site wide electrics, main project offices, welfare accommodation and security fence line system
• Maintenance and adaptions to the M&E services throughout the project including the addition of LV commissioning/testing supplies
• Phased removal of all M&E installations 

Electrical 

• To a standard that is a semi-permanent installation
• All services are backed by correct mA protected SEL units at source
• RCDs within site areas are installed providing protection to both 230v & 400v supplies
• HV 11kV/415 volts package substations in conjunction with UKPN
• Associated earthing systems
• LV (415 volts) mains and sub mains cable distribution network
• Supply and installation of LV mains and sub mains distribution units
• Electrical connections to, site offices, welfare facilities and subcontractors project accommodation units
• Site wide external floodlighting including lighting for the main haul roads, car parks and sensitive security areas along with the lighting for over 3km of pedestrian walkways
• General, specific and emergency internal lighting to buildings, an installation of over 1000 110 volts LED lights
• 110v Power drop festoons throughout the site areas that have a 16amp outlet every 5m to reduce trailing leads that would normally cause trip hazards
• Installation of electrical supply connections to, welding points, commissioning supplies
• Site wide small power supplies 110 volts, an installation of over 100 415 / 110 volts 10kVA transformers
• Regular electrical testing, inspection and maintenance

Water / Drainage 

• Water and waste connections to project accommodation offices and welfare units 
• Effluent waste pipe installation to permanent discharge outlets
• Potable water to all site areas including chlorination and carrying out monthly water quality checks including site wide chilled water drinking fountains

Security 

• CCTV installations (electrical supplies)
• Personnel turnstiles (electrical supplies)
• Traffic control barriers (electrical supplies)

Site Attendance 

• Health Safety and Environmental audits and reporting
• Operatives Tool-Box Talks
• Production of Method and Risk Assessments
• Adaptions to temporary M&E services
• Maintenance of project temporary M&E services
• Breakdown cover
• Phased removal of temporary M&E services 
• Completion and subsequent periodic testing and inspections of all temporary M&E installations including certification and reports throughout the project duration

For further information on any international enquiries please contact our overseas operations director

Anthony Neale

Telephone: +44 7412 591 090 | +31 617 541 738

Woodlands Group

Westerblokker 44,

1695 AH Blokker,

Netherlands.