SES Engineering delivering MEP services for University of Edinburgh Data Technology Institute

The University of Edinburgh – Data Technology Institute

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Engineering the future of data innovation  

SES Engineering Services was appointed by McLaughlin & Harvey to deliver full MEP services and raised access flooring for the University of Edinburgh’s Data Technology Institute—a seven-storey, state-of-the-art facility at the heart of the university’s campus. 

This pioneering development supports world-leading research in data technologies, data-intensive science, and analytics, and is home to university researchers, industrial collaborators, start-ups, and spin-out enterprises. The building plays a central role in the university’s ambition to lead data innovation across Scotland and internationally. 

To minimise disruption to the busy campus, SES deployed advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) and adopted a ‘just-in-time’ delivery strategy. Offsite manufacturing via SES’ Prism facility enabled the production of ready-made service modules, improving safety, reducing site congestion, and accelerating programme delivery. 

Technical highlights: 

Smart campus integration 

Digital engineering & BIM 

Offsite manufacturing excellence 

As the UK’s very first M&E contractor to achieve the BRE BIM Level 2 Certification – the standard required by Government to work on Whitehall-procured projects – we’re proud to be at the forefront of how data is changing the engineering industry. Helping to deliver a world-leading Data Technology Institute was a very exciting and fitting project for us.” 

Steve Joyce

Business Director for North and Scotland, SES Engineering Services

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