Kane was contracted to deliver the Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) services for Trinity by Breakthrough, a premier, purpose-built life science research and development centre in Oxford. This landmark project will play a key role in supporting the city’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector.
Located at Oxford Business Park, Trinity House is a next-generation facility designed to provide highly sustainable, high-specification laboratory and workspace accommodation, helping meet growing demand for cutting-edge research environments.
The development comprises approximately 214,000 sq ft, with around 60% dedicated to advanced laboratory space and 40% to write-up and collaboration areas. In addition, Breakthrough’s StudioLabs offering will provide fully furnished, flexible laboratory and office suites, enabling occupiers to adopt a plug-and-play approach and focus on scientific discovery.
As the MEP contractor, Kane played a pivotal role in delivering efficient, sustainable building services across this complex scheme. Our scope of works included the installation of advanced HVAC systems, electrical power distribution, public health systems, and specialist laboratory services such as fume extraction and medical gases. The project also includes key infrastructure such as air source heat pumps, air handling units, photovoltaic systems, and high-voltage electrical installations, supporting the building’s sustainability and performance targets.
As a key part of the wider construction project, Kane helped to deliver a seamless, high-quality scheme, positioning Trinity as a gateway building and a centrepiece of this world-class science and innovation hub.
