Nationwide Utilities' Infrastructure Services Secure Smooth Delivery of £20M College Regeneration Project

Introduction

Our client, a longstanding educational institution with over 100 years of history and 3,000+ students annually, embarked on a £20M regeneration and relocation project to usher in a new era for the college and its community. The new state-of-the-art campus was designed to include additional classrooms, modern ICT suites, a media studio, a learning resource centre, a fully equipped gym, a refectory, and even a hairdressing salon. With over £250k/year energy spend, they partnered with us to ensure seamless planning and development of their energy needs.

The Challenge  

As the college approached the completion of its new buildings, a significant challenge emerged. Contractors required the college to prepare for the installation of the building's electricity supply and metering system. However, the electrical substation—crucial for managing and distributing electricity—had not yet been built. This delay meant meter installation was months away, leaving the college uncertain about the next steps.

Our Solution

To navigate this complex situation, the college reached out to us. They needed a partner with the expertise to guide them through the energy supply process. Our team, experienced in new connections, disconnections, and enhanced supply contracts, quickly assessed the situation. We worked closely with the college to create a plan that aligned with their project timeline, despite the substation delay.

  • In-depth Site Analysis  

We conducted a thorough site audit within 48 hours of the initial inquiry, identifying key bottlenecks in the electricity supply installation process, ensuring that we had a complete understanding of the project’s requirements.

  • Custom Energy Strategy

Based on the site audit, we developed a bespoke energy strategy that not only aligned with the project’s tight deadlines but also accounted for potential risks due to the delayed substation. This included temporary power solutions to avoid costly construction delays.

  • Client Support

Our dedicated team ensured smooth communication with the client. The outstanding support helped mitigate any issues, keeping the project on track.

  • Accelerated Supply Connections

Leveraging our relationships with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), we negotiated a 30% faster service for CT metering and final connections, reducing the typical lead time from 8 weeks to 5.6 weeks.

  • Cost Savings on Contracts

By using our advanced market intelligence tools, we secured the most competitive supply and metering contracts for the college, achieving a 15% reduction in energy costs compared to their original budget. This resulted in annual savings of over £37,500 on their energy expenditure.

  • Sustainability Focus

We integrated energy-efficient solutions as part of the new campus' supply plan, which reduced their projected carbon footprint by 12%, helping the college move closer to its sustainability goals.

  • Project Monitoring

We deployed a real-time monitoring system to track energy usage and supply performance, providing the college with detailed insights to optimise energy consumption as soon as the facility became operational.

Throughout the project, we ensured that the client was informed of every development, holding weekly progress meetings and providing comprehensive reports that outlined key milestones and upcoming tasks. This proactive approach ensured the project ran smoothly without any significant delays despite the initial setbacks.

The result

The college successfully stayed on track with their project, avoiding setbacks and ensuring the new building was fully operational as planned. Our partnership helped them navigate a complex situation with ease, highlighting the value of having an experienced energy partner by their side.

 

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