Success in the Public Sector
Success in the Public Sector Connections2energy takes great pride in working with a range of clients in the public sector. We’ve successfully...
What is a Utility Diversion?
What is a Utility Diversion? A utility diversion is when a utility apparatus needs to be relocated or altered in some way. Utility diversions are...
Utility Acronyms Explained
Utility Acronyms Explained At Connections2energy, we believe that getting utilities should be simple, we aim to connect you to reliable service and...
Christmas Embargoes / Roadworks Suspension Explained
Christmas Roadworks Embargo A roadworks embargo is the suspension of all non-essential roadworks in an area. During the Christmas period, councils...
Wayleaves And Easements – What Is The Difference?
Land Rights The right of access to land is granted through a Land Right which can be a personal agreement such as a wayleave or a permanent right to...
Net Zero Vs Zero Carbon
Net Zero Vs Zero Carbon We often come across terms like "net zero" and "zero carbon" but... - What do they mean? - How do they distinguish from each...
Celebrating 9 Years of Connections2energy
Celebrating 9 Years of Connections2energy This month marks a significant milestone for Connections2energy, as we celebrate nearly a decade of...
Utility Connections for Self-Builders
Utility Connections for Self-Builders Utilities are generally considered to include electricity, gas, water, sewage and telecommunications services....
What are DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs?
What are DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs? What is a DNO? DNO stands for Distribution Network Operator. In the context of the utilities sector, particularly...
Understanding Contestable and Non-Contestable Works
Understanding Contestable and Non-Contestable Works in the UK Utilities Sector There are two categories of work when providing new utility...
Underground Utility Colour Codes Explained
If you've ever seen construction work being done, you might have noticed brightly coloured markings on the ground. These markings are not just...
Success In The Student Accommodation Sector
Success In The Student Accommodation Sector Connections2energy takes great pride in working with a range of clients in the student accommodation...
An amazing feat of Victorian engineering: Manchester’s solution to a lack of clean water
The Thirlmere Aqueduct is a significant engineering achievement. Operating for over a century the 153km aqueduct continues to play a vital role...
Demand for UK Film and TV Studio Space At All Time High
As the global film and television industry continues to grow, more and more productions are choosing the UK as their preferred location. Reports...
What Is A Point of Connection?
A Point of Connection (POC) is the most appropriate location on an existing network, that offers sufficient capacity to supply your project. When...
What are Trial Holes / Trial Pits?
Strategically placed trial holes can verify the location and depth of underground utilities prior to design and build which generates site health...
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...
5 Benefits Of Using A Multi-Utility Provider
5 Benefits Of Using A Multi-Utility Provider Construction can be stressful and coordinating your own utilities can make the process even more...
Traffic Management In Utilities
When conducting utility works on your project, traffic management may be required. This may be because your underground mains connection is under...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
What is the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme? The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) provides grants for public sector bodies to fund...
What Is A Temporary Builders Supply?
When working on a construction project, you may need to organise a temporary builders supply. A temporary builders supply is a connection on site to...
Disconnection Of Utilities Before Demolition
If a property is being demolished, it’s expected that a multi-utility disconnection will be required. Many local and national regulations require...
Celebrating 9 Years of Connections2energy
Celebrating 9 Years of Connections2energy This month marks a significant milestone for Connections2energy, as we celebrate nearly a decade of dedicated service in the utility industry. During this relatively short period, we have been a driving force in reshaping the...
Utility Connections for Self-Builders
Utility Connections for Self-Builders Utilities are generally considered to include electricity, gas, water, sewage and telecommunications services. They are a specialist element of a project that are often overlooked. Ensuring that utilities are supplied to...
What are DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs?
What are DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs? What is a DNO? DNO stands for Distribution Network Operator. In the context of the utilities sector, particularly electricity, they are companies that are authorised to distribute electricity in the UK. DNOs are licensed companies that...
Understanding Contestable and Non-Contestable Works
Understanding Contestable and Non-Contestable Works in the UK Utilities Sector There are two categories of work when providing new utility connections: "contestable works" and "non-contestable works." But what do they mean? Non-contestable work can only be...
Underground Utility Colour Codes Explained
If you've ever seen construction work being done, you might have noticed brightly coloured markings on the ground. These markings are not just random graffiti - they are colour codes indicating the location and type of underground utility, they can also specify depth,...
Success In The Student Accommodation Sector
Success In The Student Accommodation Sector Connections2energy takes great pride in working with a range of clients in the student accommodation sector across the UK. Our expert team has helped many clients ensure reliable connections to utilities such as water, gas,...
An amazing feat of Victorian engineering: Manchester’s solution to a lack of clean water
The Thirlmere Aqueduct is a significant engineering achievement. Operating for over a century the 153km aqueduct continues to play a vital role today in supplying water to millions of people in Manchester and surrounding areas. During the early 19th century,...