Can Offsite Energy Pods Transform How We Upgrade School Plant Rooms?
Cindy Kings, Mott Macdonald, Ian Keeling, Cundall, MEP Specialist

This session explores a five‑site pilot using offsite‑manufactured Energy Pods to replace traditional school plant rooms with end of life boilers. The approach aims to reduce disruption, improve installation quality, and provide a scalable solution for ageing heating infrastructure. The presentation shares lessons from real installations, including time savings, practical challenges, and integration with existing systems. Attendees will gain insight into how modular, factory‑built plant rooms can support faster, safer, and more efficient upgrades across school estates.