Utility construction for industrial sites: HV, LV and private power networks

Specifying the right electric utilities for your industrial site can increase profitability for years to come. Our electricity network design and build service for industrial developments is designed to make your power infrastructure work for you at every stage of the building lifecycle.

Here are three key ways we deliver the best results for clients when we construct an HV, LV or private power network for your industrial project.

1 – Understanding site constraints and operational risks

We start by taking a wide view of your site requirements to answer key questions and provide a true, honest assessment of what you can expect. Areas we look at include:

• The potential asset value we could secure for you
• Where the operational pain points are likely to be, and how we can mitigate them in advance through superior planning
• What legal hurdles might arise, and how to solve them in advance to save time and money
• Where there are inefficiencies we can turn into financial savings and programme advantages
• Any unusual technical requirements which could require additional resource so there are fewer unexpected, costly variations later in the programme
• What long-lead-time items we might need to procure up front to avoid programme delays and secure the best prices

It’s not possible to eliminate every operational risk, but we can reduce them by combining technical knowledge and a consultative approach.

2 – Designing a network which suits your long-term strategy

Our client advice function is just as important as getting the best price up front when we look at the whole package. Designing, constructing and energising electric networks for industrial sites is our bread and butter, and we'll always be as cost-effective and competitive in market as anyone.

But securing the best overall commercial outcome is often about much more than the cheapest price. We take the whole picture into account at the tender stage, including your plan for the project, and how the building will work in operation.

It pays for clients to be aware of the potential charges for different systems and match those charges to their goals up front. For example:

• ‍Building to operate – If you are planning to own and operate the building in the long-term, it might make sense to choose a higher up-front charge which spreads the cost more effectively in years to come.
• ‍Building to sell – However, if you are building to sell, you might be better served lowering the initial capex cost and pushing the expense into the future by choosing the option which minimises standing charges this year, even if those charges increase much faster in the future.

We will give you the full range of options and expert advice on the pros, cons and financial implications of all viable approaches so you can make an informed decision aligned with your business priorities.

3 – Operational model which reduces disruption without delaying the programme

We operate a standardised, digital operational model so there are no questions or debates around:

• What kind of systems we are going to use
• Who is going to implement which parts of the process
• Who takes the lead on the design and build elements
• What points we need to request information
• When fees are due, and what the fees are for

You’ll get all of these details at the outset and we will merge our project timeline with yours so you know exactly what is required and when. All our systems talk to each other, and they do so automatically. Even better, it’s completely transparent and can be integrated with your own systems seamlessly so you have constant oversight.

This removes many of the roadblocks which can delay complex utilities infrastructure for industrial developments by building clarity into the design from the beginning.

That means fewer delays, fewer mistakes and more efficient delivery of electric utilities for your industrial site.