Coventry University – Heatline

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.