ACG Parnell College: multi-building electrical upgrade

Electrical upgrades for ACG Parnell, a private school in Auckland, across multiple buildings and classrooms: new conduit and LED lighting, distribution board upgrade, isolation work, data cabling to a new server, and emergency lighting including the auditorium.

Service

School Electrical Services

Suburb

Parnell

Sector

Commercial

Client

Q Interiors Ltd (Q Group)

About the job

The brief

Livewire Electrical Ltd was appointed by Q Interiors Ltd (Q Group) to undertake electrical upgrades for ACG Parnell across multiple buildings and classrooms. The scope covered installation of new conduit, batten lighting and LED lighting, relocating existing lights and occupancy sensors, upgrading the distribution board in the power room, isolation work, data cabling to the new server in the storage room, and emergency lighting including relocation in the auditorium.

The challenges

Working around multiple trades on a busy site.
Changes to plans and specifications after project kick-off.
Tight timeframes and deadlines during the school holidays.
Site access and parking restrictions across trades and teachers.
Working at height for auditorium lighting and audio.

How we handled it

Planning ahead with the project manager to work around existing trades, clear communication around changes to specified fittings, confirmed working hours on site with additional team members brought in to finish quickly, and scissor lifts for safe, efficient access at height instead of ladders.

The outcome

A zero injury and near-miss record, and a team that exceeded expectations during an unanticipated safety audit. Scissor lifts delivered time savings on the installations at height. The project received excellent feedback from the end client. The team was led by Kent Griffin with the installation managed by Brendon Chappell, supported by Livewire electricians and an apprentice.

On every job

Fixed, itemised quote before we start

Registered electricians based in Kumeū

Certificate of Compliance when it's done

This job was

School Electrical Services

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School Electrical Services

Photos from the job

ACG Parnell College workroom with new power and lighting

ACG Parnell College classroom with new LED lighting and bench power

ACG Parnell College technology room after the electrical upgrade

ACG Parnell College classroom with new linear LED lights

ACG Parnell College classroom bench power along the wall

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What customers say

4.9 from 187 Google reviews

Bathroom fan replacement. On time and did the job.

Susie Poon

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Fantastic team! Our request was answered promptly and professionally. The electrician sent to our home, Tom, was efficient, friendly and great communicator. I also appreciated the tidiness at the work site after finishing and during the work. We are satisfied with the work carried out- moving and installing tricky PowerPoints in a kitchen and tiled bathroom. I will definitely be using this team again.

Mathilde richer de forges

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Excellent service from Pete and Jared, who provided prompt, efficient service and initiated the task immediately (lighting update). 100% recommend their services :)

Prachi Desai

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Epic service from the Livewire Electrical team! We had an urgent breaker issue on a switchboard, logged the job at short notice and they had it attended to and sorted within 2 hours. Fast, professional and easy to deal with from start to finish. Really appreciate the quick turnaround when we needed it. Highly recommend the Livewire team!

Jamie Pohl

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Jared and Tom were very friendly and efficient. Their workmanship was excellent. They were prompt on arrival, tidy with tools and equipment. They then tested the work they had done and did not leave the property until they, and myself, were satisfied that the job was to a high standard and working perfectly.

Suzanne Smith

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Great service for lighting upgrade in the office. From the first point of contact I found the staff efficient, and clearly explained all options. The electrician that attended was professional, friendly, worked quickly and left no mess at all. Very satified with the job, will definately use again.

Abbie Baird

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I would highly recommend AJ at Livewire electrical. Friendly, reliable and fast service.

Nicolette Andrews-Mabille

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These guys go above and beyond! Really good communication around a tricky job and job well done too. Highly recommend!

Kay McFarlane

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I used livewire electrical a few years ago to update my circuit board it was done on the day as planned and a electrical certificate provided.This time I needed power to a new septic system the boys turned up on time were really great to deal with and once again the electrical compliance certificate sent through, I support local business and these guys are great.

Graeme McKenzie

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Absolutely A+ was my experience with Annette and the team. Had house electrical issues, Vector kept telling us it was our issue to sort...Livewire listened and diagnosed over the phone, pointed us back to Vector to sort it. Saved us a call out and no charge for advice. Awesome service and will be our first port of call next time. Thanks again

Justin Collins

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Thank you livewire electrical. The office team were chipper and helpful on the phone. Appointment was set to suit my schedule. Tom, the sparky, was prompt. He did a great job to fix all our problems. He was polite, cheerful and fixed everything in no time. Pricing is very reasonable. I'd like to give bonus points from the dog to Tom. She appreciated to be able to spectate your work 😁

Grace Compton

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Amazing team to work with from start to finish. 5 stars+

Catherine Stewart

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