RSE Upgrades Howden Wells WTW in Scottish Borders

Howden Wells WTW in Selkirk, Scottish Borders is currently being upgraded by RSE, where we will replace the existing sodium hydroxide dosing system kiosk with a replacement, housed within our pioneering RSE-TMB^™. 

As part of RSE’s m-EcoBuilding^™ range, the RSE-TMB^™ brings modular, offsite construction to the forefront, with plug-and-play functionality, developed in collaboration with Ecosystems Technologies. Crafted from sustainable timber sourced from Scottish Water’s carbon offset forestry, it represents a forward-thinking alternative to carbon intensive materials like steel and GRP. This innovative design delivers a range of key benefits to our clients: 

Smart, Modular Design:

• Built offsite for precision, cutting waste and reducing the environmental impact of on-site construction. 

• Modular assembly ensures reduced lead times, faster installation, and minimal disruption to the site and surrounding areas. 

Unrivalled CO₂ Reduction: 

• By swapping out traditional materials for engineered timber, the products embodied carbon is reduced by >80% compared to traditional kiosks – RSE-TMB^™ exceeds net zero in some configurations if sequestered carbon is offset. 

• RSE-TMB^™ provides excellent insulation with a U-value (W/m²K) always less than 1.1. 

Fire-Safe Resilient – Exceeds fire safety standards, boasting 78 minutes of certified fire resistance (BS 476-20) outperforming steel and GRP in fire integrity tests. 

Built to Last – RSE-TMB^™ exceeds the 25-year design life of traditional enclosures, with assurance built in. 

Key Partners 

RSE have been delighted to work collaboratively with key stakeholders throughout the project, including: 

• Saftronics (MCC and software integration) 
• Forbes Technologies Ltd (chemical storage tanks) 
• GF Piping Systems UK (plastic pipework technology) 
• Prominent Group (chemical dosing pumps) 
  

If you are interested in finding out more, send an email to [email protected]