New LEV Installation at Staffordshire University

Sandycroft Projects is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) replacement project at the University of Staffordshire’s Henrion Building.

The £264,000 scheme, delivered between June and September 2025, involved the removal and full replacement of existing LEV systems across four teaching spaces within the Henrion Building, along with all associated builders’ works and small power electrical modifications.

Creating a Safer, Compliant Teaching Environment

The new LEV installation provides targeted extraction at source, capturing and removing airborne contaminants generated by workshop machinery and specialist teaching activities. This ensures a safer environment for students and staff and supports the University’s ongoing commitment to health, safety and regulatory compliance.

Designed and installed by a specialist LEV contractor, Nederman Ltd, the system complies fully with HSE guidance HSG258 – Controlling airborne contaminants at work – and is configured to help the University maintain statutory workplace exposure limits across the affected areas.

Key features of the project include:

• New internal ductwork serving each teaching space

• External fan sets, ductwork and a dust collector unit

• New adjustable extract vents with visual flow indicators

• Integrated builders’ works and electrical alterations to support the upgraded system

Delivered Within a Tight Summer Programme

One of the project’s main challenges was the need to complete the works within a restricted summer term window. Sandycroft Projects worked to a tightly managed programme to ensure the installation was fully commissioned and operational ahead of the new academic year, avoiding disruption to teaching and workshop timetables.

Through early planning, close coordination with the University’s estates team and proactive engagement with the specialist supply chain, the team successfully delivered the scheme within the agreed timescales.

Positive Client Feedback

The project has been very well received by the University of Staffordshire. The client team praised the quality of the finished installation and highlighted the minimal management time required on their side, reflecting Sandycroft’s collaborative and well-coordinated approach on site.