Berkshire Place - Reading

Jun 16, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Jul 29

Delivering a Premium Commercial Workspace Through Coordinated Project Delivery

Harvey Electrical was appointed to deliver the complete electrical installation as part of the refurbishment of Berkshire Place, Reading, continuing our long-standing partnership with Arena Offices across its commercial property portfolio.

The project formed part of Arena Offices' ongoing investment in creating high-quality flexible workspaces, transforming an existing office building into a modern commercial environment designed to accommodate a diverse range of occupiers.

Working collaboratively with the wider project team, Harvey Electrical delivered a coordinated electrical installation that supported both the refurbishment programme and Arena Offices' operational standards across its portfolio.

The Challenge

The refurbishment required the complete modernisation of the building's electrical infrastructure while creating a flexible workplace capable of adapting to changing tenant requirements.

As part of Arena Offices' wider commercial portfolio, the project demanded consistency in both specification and delivery, ensuring the completed building reflected the quality, functionality and operational standards expected across its business centres.

Key project challenges included:

Delivering a phased commercial office refurbishment across multiple floors.
Upgrading ageing electrical infrastructure to modern commercial standards.
Coordinating electrical installations alongside mechanical and architectural works.
Providing flexible electrical infrastructure to support future tenant fit-outs.
Integrating life safety, communications and workplace technologies.
Delivering a high-quality installation aligned with Arena Offices' portfolio standards.

Harvey Electrical's Solution

Working closely with Arena Offices and the wider project team, Harvey Electrical delivered a coordinated electrical installation designed to support both immediate operational requirements and long-term commercial flexibility.

Design Development & Technical Coordination

Electrical design development.
Technical coordination with consultants and subcontractors.
Coordination of electrical and mechanical services.
Buildability reviews throughout the construction programme.

Electrical Infrastructure

New mains electrical distribution.
Metered distribution boards throughout the building.
Small power installations.
Infrastructure to support flexible tenant occupation.

Workplace Environment

Energy-efficient LED lighting.
Intelligent lighting controls.
Emergency lighting installations.
Mechanical services power supplies.

Fire, Security & Communications

Category L2 addressable fire alarm system.
Structured Cat6 and fibre optic infrastructure.
Audio visual installations.
Security and access control provisions.

Commissioning & Handover

Temporary electrical supplies during construction.
Inspection, testing and commissioning.
NICEIC certification.
O&M documentation.
Client demonstrations and successful project handover.

Commercial Project Delivery in Action

Harvey Electrical continues to support Arena Offices through the refurbishment of commercial office environments across its property portfolio.

Our understanding of Arena Offices' operational requirements, building standards and refurbishment processes enables projects to be delivered efficiently, providing consistent quality across multiple locations while supporting programme certainty and future tenant flexibility.

By working collaboratively throughout the project lifecycle, Harvey Electrical delivered electrical services that complemented the wider refurbishment and contributed to the successful transformation of Berkshire Place into a modern commercial workspace.

The Outcome

Berkshire Place now provides Arena Offices with a high-quality, flexible working environment designed to meet the expectations of modern businesses.

Through coordinated project delivery and technical expertise, Harvey Electrical delivered a compliant electrical installation that supports the building's long-term operation while contributing to the continued enhancement of Arena Offices' commercial property portfolio.