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The Importance of Utilities For Construction

Utilities are generally considered to include electricity, gas, water and sewage and telecommunications services. They are a specialist element of a project that are often…
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Utilities are generally considered to include electricity, gas, water and sewage and telecommunications services. They are a specialist element of a project that are often overlooked. Ensuring that utilities are supplied to developments is vitally important, not just for the completed development, but also for the construction process itself.

One size does not fit all with utilities, two identical buildings may have the same structural components, but they will need two entirely different utility strategies. This highlights the importance of having a cohesive strategy in place for any development.

Utilities have been cited as the most common cause of delay in construction projects, particularly on larger projects where multiple connections are essential. At Connections2energy we assist our clients to ensure these delays don’t occur.

Data collected from the National Federation of Builders shows that multi-utility connections are less likely to experience delays. As a multi-utility facilitator, we provide just one point of contact from your initial inquiry through to the completion of your project. Getting in touch with us as soon as possible will speed up your project’s connection.

Early discussions ensure that we can obtain all the necessary requirements for your development, from disconnections to temporary builder’s supply, all the way through to permanent connections. We endeavour to find you the best deal and arrange all of your requests through one dedicated contact point.

It is never too early to plan but it can easily be too late, contact us today.

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