Kershaw Mechanical Services is installing m&e services valued at £2 million at the new Botanic House office development in Cambridge city centre.
The main contractor is Morgan Sindall, which Kershaw is working with as supply chain partner. The client is Pace Investments.

The Grade A seven-storey office block will be the tallest building in Cambridge on completion, It is shaped like an eye, which presents particular challenges for the mechanical and electrical installation in the ceiling spaces.

Kershaw's in-house CAD team has produced the design drawing for the building services, encompassing a basement housing plant and storage areas, reception and retail at ground level, and six floors of office space. A central core area will contain lifts, rest room accommodation, fire core and a secondary staircase. The project is aiming to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating.

Ian Greenstock, sales director said: 'We are delighted to add another prestigious Cambridge building to our portfolio and the re-generation of the business district is fantastic for the city.'

The company has also manufactured the ductwork for the building in-house at its Cambridge workshop. Mr Greenstock explains 'This puts us in a unique position as we are the only M&E company in the region with an in-house manufacturing facility, and this gives the client more certainty on project delivery.'