Grosvenor House - Basingstoke

Jun 16, 2025

3 min read

Updated: Jul 29

Delivering a Premium Commercial Workspace Through Consistent Project Delivery

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

The project formed part of Arena Offices' continued investment in enhancing its flexible workspace offering, transforming an existing office building into a modern commercial environment designed to meet the expectations of today's businesses.

Working collaboratively with Arena Offices and the wider project team, Harvey Electrical delivered a coordinated electrical installation that supported both the refurbishment programme and the operational requirements of a high-quality commercial workplace.

The Challenge

The refurbishment required the complete modernisation of the building's electrical infrastructure while maintaining the flexibility expected within a premium serviced office environment.

Delivering consistent standards across multiple Arena Offices locations required careful coordination between electrical, mechanical and architectural disciplines to ensure the completed building met both operational and commercial objectives.

Key project challenges included:

Delivering a complete commercial office refurbishment across multiple floors.
Upgrading existing electrical infrastructure to modern commercial standards.
Coordinating electrical services with the wider fit-out programme.
Providing flexible electrical infrastructure to support future tenant configurations.
Integrating life safety, communications and workplace technologies.
Delivering a coordinated installation aligned with Arena Offices' operational standards.

Harvey Electrical's Solution

Working closely with Arena Offices and the wider construction team, Harvey Electrical delivered a coordinated electrical installation designed to support the building's long-term operational performance and commercial flexibility.

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 designed 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 has established a trusted working relationship with Arena Offices through the consistent delivery of refurbishment projects across its commercial property portfolio.

Our understanding of Arena Offices' design standards, operational requirements and refurbishment processes enables us to integrate seamlessly with project teams, providing coordinated electrical solutions that support programme certainty, quality and long-term operational performance.

This collaborative approach has enabled Harvey Electrical to become a valued delivery partner, supporting the ongoing development of premium commercial workspaces across multiple locations.

The Outcome

The refurbishment of Grosvenor House has delivered a modern, flexible commercial workspace that reflects Arena Offices' commitment to providing high-quality office accommodation for growing businesses.

Through technical coordination, collaborative project delivery and a focus on quality throughout the construction process, Harvey Electrical successfully delivered an electrical installation that enhances the building's operational performance while supporting Arena Offices' continued investment across its commercial property portfolio.