The Square - Basingstoke

Jun 16, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Jul 29

Delivering a High-Quality Commercial Office Refurbishment Through Collaborative Project Delivery

Harvey Electrical was appointed to deliver the complete electrical installation as part of the refurbishment of The Square, Basingstoke, continuing our long-standing partnership with Arena Offices across its commercial office portfolio.

The project formed part of Arena Offices' ongoing investment in modernising its flexible workspace offering, transforming an existing office building into a contemporary commercial environment designed to support a wide range of occupiers.

Working collaboratively with the wider project team, Harvey Electrical delivered a coordinated electrical installation that supported the refurbishment programme while maintaining the high standards expected across the Arena Offices portfolio.

The Challenge

The refurbishment required the complete renewal of the building's electrical infrastructure while creating a flexible workplace capable of supporting future tenant requirements.

As with many commercial office refurbishments, the project demanded close coordination between multiple disciplines to ensure building services, workplace environments and life safety systems were delivered efficiently and in line with programme objectives.

Key project challenges included:

Delivering a phased commercial office refurbishment across multiple floors.
Replacing ageing electrical infrastructure with modern building services.
Coordinating electrical works alongside architectural and mechanical installations.
Providing adaptable electrical infrastructure for future tenant flexibility.
Integrating fire alarm, communications and workplace technologies.
Delivering a high-quality installation in line with Arena Offices' commercial standards and programme requirements.

Harvey Electrical's Solution

Working closely with Arena Offices and the wider construction team, Harvey Electrical delivered a coordinated electrical installation that supported both the operational performance and long-term flexibility of the building.

Design Development & Technical Coordination

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

Electrical Infrastructure

New mains electrical distribution.
Metered distribution boards.
Small power installations.
Infrastructure to support flexible commercial 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 has developed a strong working relationship with Arena Offices through the successful delivery of refurbishment projects across its commercial property portfolio.

Our familiarity with Arena Offices' operational requirements enables projects to be planned, coordinated and delivered efficiently, ensuring consistency of quality while supporting programme certainty and minimising disruption throughout the construction process.

This collaborative approach allows Harvey Electrical to provide more than electrical installation services, delivering practical engineering solutions that contribute to the successful refurbishment of commercial office environments.

The Outcome

The Square has been successfully transformed into a modern, flexible workplace that reflects Arena Offices' commitment to delivering high-quality commercial office accommodation.

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