AMERICAN EXPRESS
DURATION
2012-18
TOTAL POWER SUPPLIED
5250KVA
LOCATION
Brighton
This was a fantastic project to be involved with. Despite being a technically and logistically challenging installation, it really showcases our ability to work with major blue-chip clients.
KENNY BARRIEDesigned by Sir Robert McAlpine, the American Express European Headquarters are designed to reflect the character of its location.
SUCCESSES:
To ensure that American Express were never left without standby power, our team completed the specially phased upgrading of generator control panels over a 5-week period – delivering the assurance and guarantees required by the customer.
Any failure in power during that time would have severely disrupted Amex’s operations, potentially affecting millions of customers across Europe – hence the need for meticulous planning to deliver the workload without defect.
WORK UNDERTAKEN:
The Burtonwood Group completed control panel upgrade work to 5 x 800KV generators, including specialist enhancement work to enable them to synchronise together in less than 1 minute.