Case Study WhiteTower Energy

u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW153959877 BCX0u0022 lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 xml_lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW153959877 BCX0u0022u003eThinking Space were engaged to deliver the refurbishment of a small power plant control room and supporting facilities for u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW153959877 BCX0u0022u003eWhiteToweru003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW153959877 BCX0u0022u003e Energy. Fulfilling the role of main contractor, Thinking Space responsibilities included all CDM works, subcontractor management, client liaison, full fit out works and the design and build of the control room furniture. u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022EOP SCXW153959877 BCX0u0022 data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:200,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:276}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eWhitetower Holdings UK Limited, an entity owned by Rockland Power Partners 3 purchased Peterborough power station from CENTRICA in August 2021 creating River Nene Power Ltd.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eWith the growing portfolio of the Whitetower Energy power stations it was clear that a new control room was required and the Peterborough facility had such a building that would form the basis for this, although being over 30 years old was very dated and had been mothballed by its previous owners.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThe scope was to produce a modern facility with a layout that would allow for future expansion of the business should further power stations be added to the group’s portfolio.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThe project was completed within a 12 week program. The works included the complete strip out of the existing control room and supporting facilities. This included offices, meeting room, server room, kitchen, locker room and toilets. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThe refurbishment scope included the installation of a new AC system, electrical services, grid ceilings, raised floor, carpets, lighting, decoration, new kitchen and fit out of new toilets facilities. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThinking Space assigned a dedicated project manager and a full-time site manager to coordinate proceedings. The project management scope included the creation of a Construction Phase plan, health u0026amp; safety plan, full RAMS, coordination of induction and site management, along with all other preliminaries and the project programme.  u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eWithin the control room, the design focused around two large curved consoles, each 8.4 metres in width. Each console was heavily populated with monitors to provide process management of the numerous WhiteTower Energy sites across the country. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThe monitors were double stacked across the width of the desk, each on their own individually adjustable monitor arm. All monitors were mounted on columns that dropped into the moni-trak rail within the worktops. LED lighting was fitted into the footwell of the consoles to provide mood lighting within the control room that will aid the environment for late shift operators. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eLarge reference monitors were mounted on high level Evolution ceiling mounted supports. These screens provide overview data to the operators as required. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eFinally, an engineering console was located in the corner of the room to allow technical management of local services, without disturbing the key operator positions. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:240}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eThe spacious control room space, allows for additional furniture to be installed in the future as the WhiteTower Energy portfolio expands.u003c/spanu003e