Project overview: In 2021 the UK government announced plans for a major expansion of heat network projects to power homes with green energy. Heat networks – also known as district heating – supply heat from a central source to multiple sites via underground pipes carrying hot water. The system is efficient as individual boilers are […]
Premier Energy are utility consultants specialising in utility infrastructure strategies and reporting. Since 1995, we have delivered market leading utility solutions for professionals in the civil, commercial and residential sectors. We provide both high quality Searches and Consultancy services for use in various applications including; land appraisal, procurement, planning and construction. Our Utility Consultancy Services […]
Doing our bit to reduce the costs businesses face With the pandemic impacting everyone over the past year and a half it is no surprise the economy has taken a massive hit. Keeping any business afloat during lockdown was a real challenge – and keeping work sites safe during the peak of the pandemic and […]
What happened during UK lockdown? According to information published by the Energy Networks Association there has been a welcome reduction in third party damage to buried electricity cables. This is in part due to the UK lockdown impacting construction sites with excavations limited and overall activity decreased. As you would expect less excavation = less […]
Many people are aware of the legislation surrounding safe excavation, underpinned by the requirement to have a comprehensive and up to date set of utility records available to site staff when they are excavating. But we still hear lots of stories of utility strikes associated with an absence of any records…. What is often overlooked […]
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 […]