Case Study – Air Conditioning Upgrade for Epic Games Newcastle Office

Location: Newcastle
Client: Epic Games Newcastle Office

Project Overview

HLA Services delivered a complex air conditioning replacement project at Epic Games’ Newcastle office, involving the removal of an aged condensing unit from the roof plant deck and installation of modern Mitsubishi Electric VRF technology.

Key Works Completed

Roof-level condensing unit replacement – Complete replacement of aged AC equipment located on roof plant deck
Mitsubishi Electric VRF installation – High-performance Variable Refrigerant Flow system manufactured for this upgrade
Specialised lifting operations – Professional crane lift coordinated by Bray Cranes, with dedicated traffic management in place
Road closure management – Permitted works requiring temporary road closure to enable safe equipment access and removal
Electrical power management – Power supply disconnected, reconnected and tested by HLA electricians
Refrigerant recovery and system commissioning – Full decommission and re-commission carried out by HLA service engineers

Turnkey Project Delivered

As a full-service contractor, HLA Services managed the complexity of this rooftop installation:

Coordination with external crane company Bray Cranes
Traffic management planning for road closure period
Seamless electrical integration across disconnect/reconnect phases
Expert refrigerant handling and environmental compliance
Comprehensive testing before handover

Why Choose HLA Services?

Our integrated approach ensures:

Multi-disciplinary teams working together (electrical, service engineering, project management)
Coordination of external contractors for seamless execution
Adherence to complex logistics including road closures and traffic management
Guaranteed performance standards for mission-critical infrastructure