Harvey Group proudly led the mechanical and electrical (M&E) services installation for the new state-of-the-art Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) at Global Point Business Park, Newtownabbey. This 67,000 sq ft purpose-built research and development facility brings together Sensata’s formerly spread-out engineering, software development, and support functions into a single world-class campus.
Sensata Technologies
Started
Completed
Budget
Main Contractor
June 2023
February 2025
£7,500,000
Turkingtons
Sustainability:
BREEAM-Certified Design
The NITC consisted of two highly sustainable buildings, thoughtfully designed to meet BREEAM sustainability standards—underscoring both environmental responsibility and user well-being.
Local Economic Impact
Construction took place over approximately two years and generated around 150 jobs among regional suppliers and subcontractors, demonstrating Harvey Group’s commitment to local community and economy.
M&E Scope & Technical Features:
Electrical Services
General and emergency lighting systems
Fire alarm and assistance call system
High-voltage consumer transformer and distribution
Low-voltage switchgear and submains cabling
Integration of a photovoltaic (solar) system
EV charging infrastructure installation Harvey Group
Mechanical Services
Specialist gas systems tailored for laboratory areas
Corrosion-resistant ventilation solutions in sensitive zones
CAT 5 cabling and emergency eyewash systems within test labs
Boosted cold water supply and thermal storage systems for domestic hot water (DHW) Harvey Group
Advanced Coordination Techniques
All systems were meticulously coordinated using full 3D Revit modelling—ensuring precision, minimizing clashes, and optimizing construction and servicing workflows
