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We are delighted to announce that the first data centre being built by JCA at the Harlow Enterprise Zone in Essex on behalf of KAO Data has achieved a BREEAM Excellent Design Certification.

BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings, measuring sustainable value in a series of categories. The certification is an impressive credential for the attention that’s been paid to keeping a low carbon footprint for KAO Data and its customers. We are immensely proud of all the hard-work that everyone has put into this landmark achievement for sustainability. The development of KAO London One at Harlow, as part of the KAO Data Campus continues according to schedule with client handover anticipated in December 2017.

JCA’s Managing Director, Tom Absalom, commented:

“Achieving BREEAM ‘Excellent Design Certification’ for the data centre construction project JCA is delivering on a design and build basis for KAO Data is testament to our collective focus on delivering the highest levels of sustainability. The team can be very proud of gaining this significant environmental recognition as part of its collaborative approach.”

To find out more about BREEAM’s classifications, please visit http://www.breeam.com/

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London provides care for nearly one million people.
A significant increase in patients has placed heightened demand on both adult and neonatal intensive care units (ICUs). As a result, both critical care facilities are being expanded and redeveloped through a £20 million investment, half of which has been funded by charitable donations.
JCA is undertaking a complex programme of works to facilitate the ICU expansion, whilst ensuring unhindered access to the hospital’s A&E department. The project involves construction of a new plant room directly above the existing rooftop facility, which provides services for all wards and 80 per cent of the hospital’s operating theatres. All essential services will be migrated to the new plant room, including medical gas extraction, air handling and electrical plant, with all legacy plant to be removed and disposed of. Once the new plant room is ready, all new equipment will be assembled on site, commissioned and tested through an intensive proving period prior to the new plant room coming on stream.

NEWS RELEASE – Date: 24 April 2017

Stevenage-based building engineering specialist, JCA, has made a major appointment to its senior management team, as the business develops its portfolio of large scale engineering projects, involving the installation and maintenance of critical infrastructure across the data centre, healthcare, commercial office and science and technology sectors.

Former National Director of Specialist Services for Mitie, Ian Coleman, has joined JCA as Managed Services Division Operations Director. Reporting to JCA’s Chairman, Ian Jackson, Coleman has responsibility for the company’s expanding programme of resident maintenance contracts.

Commenting on the appointment and the company’s outlook for 2017 and beyond, JCA’s Chairman, Ian Jackson, said:

“Ian Coleman’s welcome appointment to JCA’s senior management team coincides with our intention to grow our portfolio of design and build, engineering and fit-out projects, many of which will require ongoing operational support. Over the past 13 years, JCA has built a reputation for design, engineering and service excellence, which is opening up new opportunities for the business across the UK.”

Speaking about his new role with JCA, Ian Coleman commented:

“JCA has proven pedigree in delivering major design and build projects for clients and I’m delighted to be joining the business at a time when it’s poised for significant growth. I look forward to bringing my experience to bear in further developing JCA’s expanding service and maintenance portfolio, including the complex maintenance support of critical infrastructure.”

Within the past month, JCA has begun the above-ground construction of the first phase of a £250-million data centre campus in Harlow, Essex, as principal contractor to Kao Data. Designated Kao Data London One, which is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2017, the primary site forms part of the Kao Data Campus* that will provide 215,000 square feet of office space within the Harlow Enterprise Zone.