Frankham was appointed to deliver the full Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) design for the multimillion-pound refurbishment of the PowderMills Hotel, a prestigious heritage site located in Battle, East Sussex.

Our scope:

• Mechanical Services: New heating and cooling strategies sympathetic to the historic nature of the buildings, energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and tailored hot/cold water distribution.
• Electrical Services: Complete electrical infrastructure redesign including small power, energy-efficient lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and data systems, coordinated to enhance guest comfort while meeting modern standards.
• Public Health Services: Drainage and domestic water services upgrades, designed to meet increased capacity requirements and futureproof the development.

The design will ensure full compliance with current Building Regulations, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) guidance, and hotel operational standards, while working closely with heritage consultants and architects to preserve the historical character of the site.

Outcome

Despite the compressed timeline and live construction environment, Frankham delivered a fully coordinated MEP design aligned to the contractor’s installation programme. The solution addressed significant legacy issues with water delivery and drainage, while improving energy performance, resilience, and regulatory compliance. The hotel now benefits from a robust, efficient and futureproof MEP infrastructure – all delivered with minimal disruption to the project timeline.

Client:
Trail Group

Services:
Mechanical & Electrical
Public Health