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 […]
Water Infrastructure Charges 2019-2020
Please find here the Water Infrastructure charges (IC) being levied by the water companies from April 1st 2019 until 31st March 2020. There has been little change in most of the charges. Water companies have taken the decision to save any big changes until next year, when there is a complete change to how water charges […]