Vestas Blade Technology, Isle of Wight

Vestas Blade Technology is expanding its existing research and development activities on the Isle of Wight and is making a significant investment in a new State-of-the-art blade technology facility on the Western bank of the River Medina.

This facility will be capable of designing and manufacturing prototypes, then testing some of the world’s largest wind turbine blades.

MJN Colston has been appointed for the Building Services element of the project and will work with the client and his team to deliver this exciting project which is scheduled for completion in May 2011

MJN Colston will be responsible for the following systems:

Mechanical

  • Refrigeration and heat recovery
  • Heating and chilled water systems
  • Ventilation and air-conditioning
  • Hot and cold domestic services
  • Fire and safety installations
  • Fire suppressant installations
  • Sanitation and waste disposal
  • Mechanical panels and field wiring
  • Corrosion protection and water treatment
  • Building management systems
  • Sound and vibration attenuation
  • Compressed air
  • Balancing and commissioning

Electrical

  • HV services
  • Standby power
  • Data and fibre optics
  • LV distribution
  • Fire alarms and detection
  • Facilities management / maintenance
  • Hazardous area installations
  • Power and lighting
  • Security systems / CCTV
  • Emergency lighting
  • Testing and commissioning

Projet Team

  • Client - Vestas Blade Technology
  • Main Contractor - Sir Robert McAlpine
  • Architect - Aukett Assoc
  • Services Consultants - Ramboll
  • Services Engineers - MJN Colston
  • Project Manager/Quantity Surveyors - Davis Langdon
  • Services Value - £9.3m Programme: July 2010 to May 2011