{"id":1675,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1675"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:51","slug":"major-crane-lift-marks-decarbonisation-milestone-at-tfl-s-palestra-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1675","title":{"rendered":"Major crane lift marks decarbonisation milestone at TfL\u2019s Palestra House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Major crane lift marks decarbonisation milestone at TfL\u2019s Palestra House<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Major crane lift marks decarbonisation milestone at TfL\u2019s Palestra House\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/major-crane-lift-marks-decarbonisation-milestone-at-tfl-s-palestra-house\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Major crane lift marks decarbonisation milestone at TfL\u2019s Palestra House\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Vital Energi has successfully delivered a high-profile rooftop crane lift at Palestra House, one of Transport for London\u2019s largest office buildings, supporting their journey to decarbonise their operations and buildings.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the wider energy upgrade programme, which is set to save over 1,500 tonnes of carbon a year, the crane operation involved the removal of four redundant air-cooled chillers and the installation of three new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/air-source-heat-pumps\/\">air source heat pumps<\/a> (ASHPs).<\/p>\n<p>These ASHPs will generate low-temperature hot water (LTHW) and provide supplementary cooling to the retained chillers, helping to transition the building away from fossil fuel reliance.<\/p>\n<p>The crane lift, which took place at the busy Blackfriars Road and Union Street junction, required meticulous planning and collaboration with multiple stakeholders including TfL, Thames Water, Southwark Council, and Network Rail, along with local residents, and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic, cycling, and pedestrian management plans were implemented, including diversions for the super cycle highway and secure fencing around the craneage area to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n<p>An extensive pre-planning and peer review process ensured the lift was executed smoothly, with minimal disruption to the surrounding area and continued operation of Palestra House.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-video rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-video__wrap-container\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-video__cover js-play-text-video lazyload\" style=\"background-image:url('\/media\/psxnfejs\/palestra-house-tfl.jpg?center=0.48575186982869956,0.61970658199858708&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=1005&amp;height=565&amp;rnd=134072379138270000')\"><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"play-video js-play-rich-text-video\"> <span class=\"font-ico-play\"><\/span> <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"rich-text-video__cover-video-wrap js-video\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">\u201cIt has been great to be a part of the planning and execution of this meticulously planned lift, working with TfL on their journey towards net zero and decarbonisation. Due to the proximity of the crane location at the junction outside Southwark Station, stakeholder engagement across TfL, Thames Water and Network Rail has been managed to ensure all considerations were taken into account. Seeing the 500-Tonne Crane lifting the new air source heat pumps across the London skyline was fantastic to witness, and is great achievement from the whole team involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Jon Burgess, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Regional Manager at Vital Energi<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>As well as replacing gas boilers with heat pumps, Vital Energi are implementing upgrades to existing heating, cooling, and controls systems within the building, and converting over 9,000 light fittings to energy-efficient LEDs, to support TfL\u2019s net zero ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>To date, around 3,500 lights have been replaced across four of the building\u2019s eleven floors, with phased works carefully coordinated with TfL and building occupiers to minimise disruption.<\/p>\n<p>Ventilation upgrades have also been completed, further enhancing the building\u2019s energy performance.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a second crane lift towards the end of the year, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/water-source-heat-pumps\/\">water source heat pumps<\/a> will be lifted and positioned on the roof.<\/p>\n<p>TfL was awarded grant funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), which is administered by Salix on behalf of the Government\u2019s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to enable this phase of works.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about how Vital Energi is supporting TfL\u2019s decarbonisation journey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/vital-energi-joins-forces-with-transport-for-london-to-build-a-greener-future-for-the-city\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Major crane lift marks decarbonisation milestone at TfL\u2019s Palestra House Vital Energi has successfully delivered a high-profile rooftop crane lift at Palestra House, one of Transport for London\u2019s largest office buildings, supporting their journey to decarbonise their operations and buildings. 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