BT Dundee
Scotland, United KingdomSmart & Sustainable Lighting Control at BT Dundee
BT Dundee’s new state-of-the-art office building represents one of the most significant investments in city offices in recent years. This striking glass-fronted building sets a new benchmark for modern workspaces, combining innovation, sustainability, and employee wellbeing.
Helvar is proud to have played a key role in delivering an intelligent lighting solution that enhances both functionality and comfort across this impressive workspace. Helvar’s contribution spans three levels of the office building, along with key areas on the ground floor, including the café. The objective was to implement a smart and energy-efficient lighting system that supports a dynamic, future-proof working environment.
Lighting Control Solution
A well-lit workspace is essential for employee well-being and productivity. The lighting solutions implemented at BT Dundee ensure optimal light levels throughout the day, dynamically adjusting to support focus, reduce eye strain, and create a comfortable environment for all employees.
✔ ActiveAhead Node Multisensors & Node Advance Modules: These intelligent wireless lighting controls simplify installation, reduce energy consumption, and provide a flexible lighting solution adaptable to evolving workspace needs.
✔ DALI Devices & Emergency Lighting: Ensuring safety and energy efficiency, the integration of DALI devices supports a seamless and reliable lighting infrastructure.
This project is an excellent example of Helvar’s Hybrid solution, bridging the gap between wired and wireless systems. This approach provides the best of both worlds: the freedom of choice when it comes to lighting on a wired infrastructure, combined with the flexibility and simplicity of a wireless mesh. The addition of Helvar Insights will further enhance the workspace’s performance and sustainability.
«It’s fantastic to see our Hybrid lighting solution in action at BT Dundee. Their new workspace benefits from future-proof adaptability, allowing them to scale and upgrade their lighting as their needs evolve. At the same time, cost-effective implementation enables them to maximise their existing infrastructure while seamlessly integrating wireless solutions where they add the most value», explains Sean Bunton, Sales Specification Manager — Scotland and Ireland, Helvar.
Seamless Installation
A key success factor in this project was the hassle-free installation process, which ensured minimal disruption while achieving maximum efficiency. The flexibility of Helvar’s ActiveAhead solution enabled the project team to integrate lighting seamlessly while maintaining compatibility with different luminaire manufacturers.
“Excellent experience from start to finish. Helvar provided us with a solution that ticked all the boxes while remaining extremely simple and installer-friendly. They guided us through the various available options to ensure we delivered the right solution while meeting all client and project requirements. By using Helvar’s ActiveAhead solution, it allowed us and the client freedom of choice when it comes to luminaire manufacturers, while maintaining a consistent approach to the lighting controls and emergency testing. Helvar’s local support, from sales to operations, has really helped us deliver a great project, and I look forward to working with the team again on future projects.”
– Iain Wilkie, Project Manager at OCS
With you all the Way
Helvar’s commitment doesn’t stop at installation, our ongoing support and adaptability ensure long-term success for BT Dundee. The scalability and ease of use of the system were key decision factors for both the project team and the facility management team.
«Helvar were chosen as the preferred lighting control specialist due to the system’s flexibility and ease of use—not only for the contractor during installation but also for the end user’s facility management team. The system’s scalability and adaptability were key factors for the client and their ongoing use of the building. The service provided by Helvar has been excellent, every query was handled with professionalism and efficiency. Helvar continues to be my preferred lighting control specialist due to the support given from the early concept stage through design and final handover. Their aftersales care is second to none, setting Helvar apart from their competitors.»
– Nicky Marnell, Project Associate at Troup Bywaters + Anders
Key Facts
Completed: December 2024
Size: 85,000 sq. ft
MEP Consultant/Specifier: Troup Bywater + Anders
Electrical Contractor: OCS
Contractor: Graham
Architect: IDSR Sheppard Robson
Scotland, United Kingdom
