Honeywell cool for iceSheffield

Honeywell has announced that its Building Solutions business is undertaking much of the mechanical and electrical service work at iceSheffield and the neighbouring English Institute of Sport Sheffield. Both high-profile sports facilities are managed by Sheffield International Venues (SIV).

The Honeywell contract includes the servicing and maintenance of boilers, pumps, air handling units, ducts, chillers, gas radiant heaters and the fire alarm system, which are all manufactured by third parties.

“Using one company with the expertise and experience to handle a wide range of plant maintenance is cost-effective and reduces administration time,” said Martin Clawson, SIV facilities manager. “Rather than having a number of specialists who visit occasionally and don’t know one end of an ice rink from the other, we have a locally-based Honeywell engineer who knows the facility and our operational requirements, as well as the plant he is servicing. That is a real bonus.”

iceSheffield is a £16 million, development that opened its doors in May 2003. The venue has already hosted a wide range of successful events including the prestigious British Figure and Dance Championships and the Channel 4 series ‘The Games’. The facility includes two Olympic-sized ice pads, two catering establishments, a conference/exhibition suite, and a gym and dance studio.