St Albans City & District Council – Powering Performance Across Five Floors
Domino Commercial Interiors is proud to have delivered the comprehensive mechanical and electrical refurbishment of a five-storey commercial building in central St Albans, transforming the space into a modern, efficient, and high-performing environment for St Albans City & District Council.
The project was procured through the Refit and Refurbishment Framework, which we manage on behalf of contracting authority, Red Kite Learning Trust. Domino Commercial Interiors was appointed following a single-stage further competition process, providing a compliant and competitive route to market that enabled early engagement and efficient delivery.
Elevating Performance Through Engineering-Led Delivery
As principal contractor, Domino Commercial Interiors’ in-house M&E team delivered a complete building services package across all five floors, designing and installing tailored systems to support the Council’s operational needs now and into the future.
Works included:
- Comprehensive small power and distribution systems
- Fully integrated, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions
- Installation of a Toshiba Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system, craned onto the roof via a planned road closure
From concept to completion, Domino Commercial Interiors focused on intelligent engineering, system performance, and future maintainability. The HRV system is a standout feature, designed to reduce energy consumption while enhancing indoor air quality throughout the building.
Smart Procurement Enabling Strategic Delivery
The use of the Refit and Refurbishment Framework provided St Albans City & District Council with a fast, flexible, and fully compliant route to market. The single-stage further competition enabled an open and transparent procurement process, ensuring quality and value, were front and centre.
Andy Hughes, Director at Domino Commercial Interiors, said:
“This project is a fantastic example of how early collaboration, combined with intelligent procurement, leads to outstanding results. Working through a Pagabo managed Framework gave us the opportunity to engage early and deliver a solution that prioritised energy efficiency, functionality, and long-term performance for the Council.”
Driving Long-Term Value and Future Readiness
The successful delivery of this scheme further reinforces Domino Commercial Interiors’ reputation as a trusted partner for complex M&E-led refurbishments. The project not only delivers a significantly improved working environment for council staff and visitors but also supports the authority’s wider environmental goals and operational resilience.
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