Coventry University – Heatline
Coventry
Coventry University has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. As part of this mission, the university is removing gas supplies from seven key buildings and connecting them to new district heating mains operated by BRING Energy and Coventry City Council.
This ambitious decarbonisation project involves major infrastructure upgrades and roadworks across Coventry City Centre and must be delivered while keeping all affected buildings fully operational throughout.
Baily Garner was appointed to lead a wide range of activities to support the transition. These include determining connection load requirements, assessing alterations to plantrooms, and planning enabling and strip-out works. We are also responsible for coordinating temporary boiler plant installations, managing the transition process to avoid service disruption, assisting with contract and tender processes, and providing day-to-day site oversight.
Understanding the university’s heating and hot water demands was essential, so we carried out thorough technical evaluations to determine temporary plant needs and available plantroom space. All work is being aligned with Coventry University’s financial profile and specific design requirements, particularly around network temperatures.
The project commenced in June 2024 and is set to complete in Spring 2026, followed by a 12-month defects period. Open communication with the university and its energy partners has been central to ensuring smooth delivery and minimal impact on daily campus operations.
Maintaining uninterrupted building operations during major heating system upgrades and coordinating works within a live university environment and a busy city centre.
Meticulous planning, stakeholder collaboration, and phased delivery with temporary boiler systems to ensure continuity of service.
This project will make a major contribution to Coventry University’s 2030 net zero target. Connecting buildings to a low-carbon district heating system will reduce emissions, cut energy costs, and enhance long-term sustainability across the estate. It also highlights the value of integrated planning and engineering in supporting long-term environmental goals.
To find out more about our work supporting large-scale decarbonisation programmes, contact our Project Lead, Steve Wedgbury.
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