PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Engineering Overview
Full electrical, lighting automation, and backup power contracting for a premier 40-storey commercial office and banking tower in the heart of Colombo’s central business district.
The Challenge
Synchronizing power distribution across 40 vertical floors with minimal voltage drop, strict acoustic vibration dampening on upper technical floors, and full integration with the building’s BMS system.
The Engineering Solution
Installed dual vertical plug-in busbar risers with automatic tap-off units, isolated spring mounts for emergency generator exhaust systems, and an enterprise DALI-2 lighting automation system with daylight harvesting.
Key Scope & Technical Deliverables
- Vertical copper busbar trunking risers up to Level 40
- Floor-by-floor sub-distribution boards and smart energy meters
- Building façade dynamic architectural RGBW LED lighting
- Central UPS distribution suite for commercial banking data servers
- Integrated lightning protection and lightning strike counter telemetry
Project Results & Impact
LEED Platinum
Contributed directly to the tower’s LEED Platinum certification
Lighting Efficiency
Reduced overall building lighting load by 48%
Project Quick Facts
- Client Apex Tower Holdings
- Location Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
- Category commercial
- Completion Year 2021
- Contract Duration 24 Months