We saved them...

42%

saved in energy cost for lighting

The Client

Medway Council is a UK council responsible for the areas of Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, and Strood. Medway's economy is valued at £4.8bn, with a growth rate surpassing the rest of the UK. Their office, a large 5-story building located near the River Medway at the mouth of the Thames estuary, posed significant challenges due to its size and complexity.

Benefits

• Reduced maintenance for the on-site team

• Lower energy consumption

• Improved working conditions for office staff

• Efficient and elegant lighting

• A major step forward on their Net-Zero journey

Savings

We helped Medway Council save an impressive 42% of their estimated annual electricity usage.

The Products We Used

We were tasked with fully upgrading the lighting on all floors of the building, using bespoke LED fittings. The majority of these were designed and manufactured by Contrac Lighting, based in Goole. However, to reduce costs, we also used more economical Kosnic fittings where necessary.

Contrac fittings:

• 4-Sided Office Pod Type A

• 2-Sided Office Pod Type B

• 1-Sided Office Pod Type C

• 2ft Office Pod

• 9W Perimeter LED Tape Pod Upgrade

Kosnic fittings:

• KBHCT12C6S65

• KCDL20FR44/SCT

Challenges We Faced

The open-plan design of the offices required custom-made LED fittings. Many of the existing lights were outdated fluorescent models, some of which were non-functional or non-compliant, making the upgrade more complex. Additionally, as this was a live working environment, we had to minimize disruption to the staff by adhering strictly to the schedule.

What We Did & How We Overcame the Challenges

We collaborated directly with Medway Council’s energy solutions partner, SSE, to carry out a full site survey, analysis, specification, and installation. We coordinated every phase of the lighting upgrade to ensure smooth delivery.

To tackle the building’s unique layout, Contrac Lighting developed bespoke fittings tailored specifically for the project. To minimize disruption to the staff, we worked closely with the on-site facilities team to create a carefully timed delivery schedule, ensuring the project was executed efficiently and with minimal interference.

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