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5 Reasons Why You Should Obtain Utility Mapping Plans and Utility Search Reports

If you are involved in commissioning, planning, managing or carrying out work on or near underground services, it is vital that you know what is located in the vicinity. Before embarking on your next project, take a look at these five compelling reasons why you should first obtain Utility Mapping Plans: 1.   You must ensure […]

What to consider when looking at utility records

Are you planning – or undertaking – site works? Then you will need details of existing utilities to help your project go smoothly. Tip 1 Understand the operating voltage or pressure of existing equipment. This can determine the actual of any constraints such as ‘no construction within XXm of high-pressure gas mains’. This is not […]

The Benefits of PALM 128 compared to a CAD Plan or a Utility Survey

What is the PALM 128? The PALM 128 (Premier Asset Layered Map) is a Premier Energy trademarked product. The PALM is an exact replication of all information from utility asset records showing plant location, as well as details of pipe sizes, direction of flows, chambers etc. The PALM is referenced to OS MasterMap, and by […]

Promoting Competition and Investment in Fibre Networks

What is the basis Ofcom’s Consultation on fibre networks? The consultation (closed on 7th June 2019) looks at the best ways to secure investment by encouraging network-based competition. It affirms Ofcom’s stance on regulation for wholesale fixed telecoms markets from 2021, along with its recommendations to give competitors access to existing duct and pole infrastructure. […]

5 Top Tips to Procure New Utility Connections

There are several things you need to keep in mind when procuring new utility connections. Here are our top 5 tips to help you with this! 1. Use the competitive market to obtain quotations on every project Our experience shows that even if a company was the best overall on your latest project that will […]

How to Obtain the Best Value from your Utility Survey

We understand that you want to obtain the best value from your utility survey. But how do you go about doing that? To help you along, we have put together our 6 top tips of what to look out for: 1. Allow plenty of time and always obtain the utility mapping plans before you request a […]

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