This brand-new academy school for the borough of Swindon provided unique challenges as all pipework installed was plastic, resulting in elevated levels of thermal expansion. All the pipework is visibly on show in open ceilings, meaning that efficient expansion control was a priority to provide a good aesthetic.

EP&S worked in conjunction with the main mechanical contractor and the mechanical sub-contractor to provide full expansion calculations, and to ensure that all expansion devices supplied functioned correctly within their designated installed positions.