Comprehensive Infrastructure Solutions Ensure Smooth Completion of Social Housing Development

Introduction

Our client, a successful community-based housing association in Oxfordshire, embarked on a project to develop a new housing site consisting of 10 homes. With a strong commitment to providing affordable housing and shared ownership properties, they required a reliable partner to manage the complex infrastructure needs of the project.

The Challenge  

The project required the diversion of existing services, installation of new connections for gas, electricity, water, and telecoms, as well as the installation of metering systems and street lighting as specified by the council. Managing multiple subcontractors and ensuring precise coordination of utilities presented a high level of complexity, requiring strong project management skills.

Our Solution

To address these challenges, our comprehensive turnkey infrastructure services included:

  • Pre-Planning Advice and Conceptual Designs  

We worked closely with the client and their building consultant from the early stages, providing expert pre-planning advice. We developed conceptual designs that not only met the project’s requirements but also identified key areas where costs could be reduced through strategic redesigns.

  • Utility Connections and Service Diversions
We managed the installation of new connections for gas, electricity, water, and telecoms across all domestic plots. Additionally, we coordinated the diversion of existing Openreach and Virgin Media assets in the public footpath, ensuring minimal disruption to the project timeline.

  • Water Supply Management

We installed private water mains, including 288 metres of 110mm, 90mm, and 63mm pipes, ensuring compliance with the Water Supply Act through full chlorination and testing.

  • Metering Installations

Our team handled the installation of metering systems for all utilities, ensuring that each home was equipped with accurate and reliable meters from the outset.

  • Street Lighting Installation

We oversaw the installation of highways streetlights as specified by the local council. Additionally, we managed private landlord streetlight works, ensuring all lighting requirements were met to the highest standards.

  • Coordination of Multidisciplinary Teams

This included not only the on-site utility work but also the integration of different engineering disciplines to ensure seamless delivery.

  • Single Point of Contact

We provided the client with a single point of contact for all infrastructure services. This streamlined communication and ensured that all client needs were addressed efficiently, reducing the administrative burden on their team.

  • Competitive Pricing

Throughout the project, we maintained a focus on delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. Our ability to offer competitive pricing was a key factor in the client’s decision to partner with us.

By managing these various components, we ensured that the client’s infrastructure needs were met in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, allowing the project to stay on track and meet all required specifications.

The result

Our proposed redesign for increased energy efficiency, combined with our expertise securing the best energy tariffs, proved to be of high financial value for the client and the project was completed successfully, with all infrastructure services delivered on time and within budget.

The convenience of having a single point of contact for all service needs was also appreciated by the client, allowing them to focus on their core business activities.

 

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