From Olympic-sized swimming pools to multi-screen cinemas and indoor ski slopes, today’s leisure facilities are among the most utility-intensive developments in the commercial property sector. Understanding these demands from the earliest planning stages is...
The difference between a profitable development and a financial headache often comes down to a single question asked too late: Can this site actually be connected to essential utilities? Every year, developers across the UK purchase sites that look perfect on paper....
From 1 April 2026, UK water companies across England and Wales will implement their new 2026/27 developer charging arrangements, bringing another round of significant increases to water and wastewater infrastructure costs. These rises will directly impact new...
Connections2energy are celebrating International Women’s Day 2026. Women are underrepresented in the UK utilities sector, with only 28% of employees identifying as female compared to the national average of 48% (Utility Week). Recent data shows that women...
What You Need Before Breaking Ground A frequent mistake developers make with temporary utilities is underestimating the time it takes to connect them. While it might seem like a simple matter of calling the utility company, the reality is far more complex. Temporary...
What Developers Need to Know 2026 The electric vehicle revolution is accelerating faster than the infrastructure needed to support it. For commercial developers, this presents both a significant opportunity and a complex challenge. As EV adoption continues its upward...
