PROJECT
LITTLE VICTORIA STREET STUDENT ACCOMMODATION, BELFAST
LIFE SAFETY AND SMOKE VENTILATION SYSTEM
VENT ENGINEERING EXCELS IN PROVIDING VITAL SMOKE AND LIFE SAFETY SOLUTIONS…
V ent Engineering played a crucial role in McAleer & Rushe’s Little Victoria Street Student Accommodation project in Belfast,
installation and commissioning.” Chris further explained the complexity of the project, stating, “The building layout posed challenges, but Collaborating with Caldwell Consulting, we
its trajectory. With over 35 years in the industry, Vent Engineering constantly adapts its products and technologies to comply with regulations and meet customer demands. The product range encompasses natural and mechanical ventilation equipment, including automatic opening vents (AOVs) and doors (AODs) for environmental and smoke ventilation systems (SHEV). The company also provides a full spectrum of ventilation services, from design and specification through to installation and commissioning. Reflecting on the completion of the Little Victoria Street project, Chris said, “This project marks one of 30 collaborations with McAleer & Rushe spanning eight years across Scotland, London and Ireland. We’re thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership.”
providing life safety through the design and installation of a mechanically assisted smoke ventilation system. Mechanical ventilation systems use fans to exhaust polluted air from corridors and stairwells via a smoke shaft, while also introducing fresh air into stairwells via automatic opening vents (AOV). Chris Baker, the Commercial Director, highlighted the firm’s comprehensive
“We delivered the complete package, from design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling to installation and commissioning.”
engineered a system aligned with their specification and the fire engineer’s strategy.”
As a leading provider of natural and smoke
ventilation systems across the UK, Vent Engineering’s journey began in 1988, originating from a small warehouse in Poole, Dorset. Initially selling manual window winders, the company’s commitment to innovation led to the
involvement, “We delivered the complete package - from design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling to
development of pioneering products. The firm’s first actuator controller launched in 1993, marking a significant milestone in
Ventec House, Unit 16, Chalwyn Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH12 4PE T: +44 (0)1202 744 958 - E: info@vent.co.uk www.vent.co.uk
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