J S Wright, which has its head office in Aston and offices in Bristol and London, will design and build the m&e services for a new 120-bed scheme on the site of a dilapidated former pub, The Honiton Inn, in Exeter’s Paris Street.

The company was commissioned by South West regional contractor, Pollard, to equip the eight-storey block and its amenities – including a laundry room, common room, warden’s office and cycle storage – with the energy efficient equipment.

The services include low pressure hot water (LPHW) heating, internal mains cold water and boosted cold water, domestic hot water, and gas distribution.

Students can expect excellent indoor air quality as J S Wright will install heat recovery supply and extract ventilation for the ground floor, and extract ventilation for all kitchens and showers within all the flats.

The company will also install a Building Management System (BMS), direct expansion (DX) air conditioning, and above-ground drainage.

In addition, a rainwater harvesting system, sanitary ware, and fire safety dry risers, sprinklers and alarms are within the wide-ranging commission.

J S Wright’s electrical brief includes the design and installation of the building’s mains distribution, including its low-voltage (LV) power distribution to individual flats, and communal power and lighting.

As part of its role in protecting students and their property, J S Wright will fit access control, CCTV, and data and TV systems, along with lightning protection and a disabled refuge system.

The six month project is scheduled for completion in December 2019.

Marcus Aniol, managing director of J S Wright, said: “We are delighted to be able to use our experience in the student accommodation sector to help meet escalating demand for energy efficient purpose-built properties nationally.”