The sound of music
Hills Electrical & Mechanical has completed a ?1.3million installation contract at Manchester University?s new school of Music and Drama. Installing all lighting other than specialist stage lighting, plus power supplies, fire alarms voice and data cabling and lightning protection, the company also completed the exterior lighting scheme. Hill?s Integrated Systems arm handled all fire and security systems, providing in-house specialist installations such as CCTV and intruder alarms. As these are traditionally contracted out, Hill?s claims client costs are reduced while high standards of workmanship are maintained.
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