Clayton Hotel’s new five-star Meeting and Events Centre, located at its Cardiff Lane venue in the heart of Dublin city, is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.
Kerrigan Mechanical, in partnership with main contractor Monami Construction, was tasked by Dalata Hotel Group with providing the full mechanical installation for the conference facility, as designed by Patrick McCaul Environmental Consulting Engineers.
Architects Douglas Wallace created a split-level complex by incorporating a new mezzanine floor. With a capacity for up to 220 people, the new centre boasts three meeting rooms in the lower ground floor (below street level), while the upper ground floor incorporates a large conference space, which can be split into three smaller rooms if required.
Impressively, Kerrigan successfully installed a uniquely innovative and energy-efficient system, making this facility the first of its kind in Ireland.
The work included heat recovery AHUs and a highly sophisticated hybrid VRF air conditioning system. While these two systems would normally be separate, they now operate hand in hand to achieve maximum energy efficiency.
Such a complex set-up, which was a client requirement, needed detailed accurate BIM modelling from the highly-skilled team at Kerrigan.
Francis McNulty, Contracts Director at Kerrigan Mechanical, said: “This approach ensured we could provide a system that would firstly fit in such a compact space and secondly perform beyond best expectations. It was certainly a challenge, but one we are proud to have overcome.”
As with any project of this size, there were more than a few hurdles to overcome for the team at Kerrigan.
With the void space being heavily congested by ducts, pipes and air conditioning, the company decided to use BIM to model all the plantrooms in a bid to utilise the limited space available to its fullest potential.
And of course, Covid-19 restrictions slowed down the construction process, as it cut the number of people who could work on any aspect of a project at any one time. Despite these curbs, Kerrigan still managed to complete the work as scheduled, on time and within budget.
But perhaps the most critical challenge presented was the removal of the existing gas line. Kerrigan installed a temporary gas supply running along the exterior of the building, before removing the existing 4” line and replacing it with an upsized 6” pipe.
“We had two extremely successful changeovers and were delighted to record minimum downtime of an hour for the second, which was to the client’s delight,” Francis added.
“There was minimal disruption to the live hotel operations, which remained fully active and functioning for the duration of the works. Following handover, we took great pleasure in hearing that the hotel was at over 90% capacity for the majority of the time, and there were no complaints regarding any disruption.
“We were delighted to be involved in such a high-profile project in the centre of Dublin. We have strong relationships with Dalata, Monami, Patrick Mc Cauls and Douglas Wallace and we look forward to working with them on other projects of similar scope in future.”
Project team…
Client: Dalata Hotel Group
Main Contractor: Monami Construction Ltd
Architect: Douglas Wallace
M&E Design Engineers: Patrick McCaul Environmental Consulting Engineers Mechanical Contractor: Kerrigan Mechanical
AHU’s: Associate Engineering
Ducting Sub Trade: SR Ventilation
AC Specialist: Crystal Air
High-End Sanitary Ware: Oxley Keartland
Air curtains: Euro Gas
Kerrigan Mechanical
T: +44 (0)46 9430529
E: adam@kerriganmechanical.ie
www.kerriganmechanical.ie
SR Ventilation
SR Ventilation carried out the complete ventilation package for the Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane conference centre. The work included a fire duct off the kitchen and assembly of the air handling units. This project was extremely tight for space, with SR Ventilation having to manufacturer bespoke pieces of ductwork in order to achieve desired ceiling heights.
The firm had to work hand in hand with M&E contractor, Kerrigan Mechanical, staying mindful of ceiling space and height changes throughout.
Adam Dent, Contract Manager at Kerrigan said: “SR Ventilation was a pleasure to deal with and their attention to detail was excellent and exactly what we needed on a high-profile project like this.
With over 30 years of experience, SR Ventilation is Ireland’s premier HVAC contractor. Working nationwide, the firm supplies, installs and repairs all ventilation and air conditioning systems.
SR Ventilation’s services are available 24/7 in order to ensure that all projects run smoothly and efficiently. It prides itself on delivering excellent customer service and a full turnkey package. Whatever you need, SR Ventilation will supply it.
All work is done in-house. Dedicated to quality, it only uses the very best materials and products available.
The experienced team of dedicated, highly trained sheet metal workers and ventilation installers are knowledgeable, flexible and forward-thinking. Each particular job undertaken by SR Ventilation is bespoke and unique.
The firm is committed to staying up to date on all industry changes and the very latest techniques to provide customers with the very best service and end products.
SR Ventilation Ltd is one of only a few sheet metal and ventilation contractors in Ireland to have been awarded FIRAS certification for the installation of fire protection products/systems. All work carried out is fully certified and, where applicable, products come with CE certs.
T: +353 (0)87 950 0079
E: info@srventilation.ie
www.srventilation.ie
Family-owned business Oxley Keartland supplied VitrA sanitary ware at Clayton Hotel on behalf of M&E contractor, Kerrigan. VitrA products have been used in six of the Clayton and Maldron Hotels in Ireland, and many more throughout the UK. VitrA is one of the largest manufacturers of sanitary ware and tiles in the world and continues to deliver on all levels, from competitive ranges right through to products for the luxury hotel/apartment market.
VitrA tiles are available in various sizes, colours, designs and finishes – to suit all VitrA sanitary ware. Oxley Keartland has worked with Kerrigan Mechanical in the past and was pleased to work with the company again on this scheme. The firm was also very proud of how its products looked in the completed project.
In business for over 50 years, Oxley Keartland is based in Baldonnell Business Park, Dublin 22. The tiles and sanitary ware side of the business is looked after by Ann Keartland, while Keith Keartland focuses on the other side of the business, which supplies GEZE automatic door opening operating systems, along with automatic window gear for smoke exhaust extraction and ventilation.
T: +353 (0)1 410 5592
E: ann@oxleyk.com
Crystal Air Ltd installed a hybrid VRF air conditioning system from Mitsubishi Electric at the Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane conference centre on behalf of M&E contractor, Kerrigan Mechanical.
Co-ordination challenges were dealt with swiftly and professionally by Crystal Air’s on-site engineers.
Domnick Ward, Managing Director of Crystal Air said: “It was a pleasure working with Kerrigan’s and the design and construction teams.”
Crystal Air Ltd was established in 1997 and has grown to become one of Ireland’s leading HVAC contractors. The business started out primarily as an air conditioning installation, service and maintenance contractor for the commercial and industrial building sector. With over two decades of operational experience, its capabilities have expanded significantly.
The Co Kildare-based firm specialises in data centres, hotels, office fit-out and all types of commercial applications.
Crystal Air is an innovation-driven business, utilising CO2 heating, thermal storage systems and gas engine AC units. The firm has recently installed the largest hybrid VRF system of its kind in Ireland.
With a strong team of over 100 installation and service engineers, Crystal Air strives to choose the best people for the projects it undertakes. The firm has a reputation for getting to the finish line on time and within budget, performing its part of the overall project to the deadlines that clients expect.
T: +353 (0)45 893228
www.crystalair.ie
