I-MEX (M&E) Ltd was appointed by Higgins Construction to deliver the full mechanical, electrical, and public health services package for a modern residential development in Welwyn Garden City.
Constructed on the site of the former Shredded Wheat Factory, adjacent to Welwyn Garden City town centre and railway station, the scheme comprises 208 mixed-tenure apartments designed to support contemporary urban living within a well-connected location.
The development forms part of the wider regeneration of this landmark site, transforming a historic industrial area into a vibrant residential community.
I-MEX (M&E) Ltd was appointed by Higgins Construction to deliver the full mechanical, electrical, and public health services package for a modern residential development in Welwyn Garden City.
Constructed on the site of the former Shredded Wheat Factory, adjacent to Welwyn Garden City town centre and railway station, the scheme comprises 208 mixed-tenure apartments designed to support contemporary urban living within a well-connected location.
The development forms part of the wider regeneration of this landmark site, transforming a historic industrial area into a vibrant residential community.
Working in close partnership with Higgins Construction and the wider design team, I-MEX provided all labour, plant, and materials required to complete the M&E and public health installation across the development.
Our scope included:
The project required careful coordination to ensure the efficient integration of building services within a large-scale residential environment.
The project involved detailed collaboration between the contractor, consultants, and design teams to ensure that all services were integrated efficiently within the architectural layout and construction programme.
Particular attention was given to coordinating basement plant areas, service distribution routes, and specialist systems to maximise performance, accessibility, and long-term maintainability.
The inclusion of EV charging infrastructure also supported the development’s sustainability objectives and future-ready design approach.
Sector: Residential
Ultimate Client: Metropolitan Thames Valley
Main Contractor: Higgins Construction
M&E Consultants: Whitecode Design Associates
Architech: Collado Collins Architects
M&E Services Value: £7.01M
Completion Date: December 2022
Sector: Residential
Ultimate Client: Metropolitan Thames Valley
Main Contractor: Higgins Construction
M&E Consultants: Whitecode Design Associates
Architech: Collado Collins Architects
M&E Services Value: £7.01M
Completion Date: December 2022
As part of the wider redevelopment of the former industrial site, the scheme contributes to the ongoing regeneration of Welwyn Garden City, creating new residential accommodation within a highly accessible and well-connected location.
Its proximity to the town centre and railway station enhances connectivity and supports sustainable urban living.
The project successfully delivered a high-quality residential development that combines modern building services with efficient, future-focused infrastructure.
Through coordinated delivery and technical expertise, I-MEX provided a reliable and cost-effective M&E solution that met the programme and performance expectations of the client and wider project team.
