Key takeaways
25
outdated buildings consolidated into 2 modern facilities
73
acre site transformed into a state-of-the-art complex
620
seat auditorium
- The transformation of MPS Hendon is part of wider £76 million scheme; with 39 classrooms across the site, the facility will provide a training for over 2,000 officers.
- Achieved BIM Level 2 compliance, ensuring efficient design and build through a comprehensive BIM strategy, 3D model coordination, and early clash detection.
- Completed a month early saving time and taxpayer money. Low energy sustainability features implemented resulted in an 50% reduction in running costs.
Mace partnered with the Metropolitan Police Service to create a modern training and operational centre at Hendon, transforming a 73-acre site into a state-of-the-art complex. The £76 million project consolidated 25 outdated buildings into two modern facilities, providing over 21,500 square meters of flexible training space for more than 2,000 officers and staff.
The project was completed a month early, saving time and taxpayer money. A detailed planning application was successfully submitted, reflecting the Met Police's vision for a world-class learning environment. Sustainable features were embedded throughout, including rainwater harvesting, a green roof, permeable paving, and LED low-energy lighting, resulting in a 50% reduction in running costs.
Achieving BIM Level 2 compliance ensured efficient design and construction. This included developing a comprehensive BIM strategy, creating a 3D model for design coordination, and detecting potential clashes early. The approach allowed for better collaboration with subcontractors, streamlined the mechanical, electrical, and public health services, and improved the overall look and functionality of the building.
The new centre supports modern policing needs with advanced technological capabilities and sustainable features. By 2020, all staff could work from fully connected environments with advanced technology enabling seamless data, information, and people connectivity. The project also preserved the historic significance of Hendon, the 'spiritual home' of the Met Police, by retaining key structures and integrating them into the new design.
