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High Greave is an assisted living complex in Sheffield, designed for individuals with autism. It features five bungalow-style units and a support workers' quarters, providing accessibility and support. The facility plays a crucial role in the community, offering a tailored environment for those with special needs.

Four new detached houses and a bungalow were built in Kiveton Park, Rotherham. We advised on permanent gas, water, and electric connections, and completed BT Openreach registration. Challenges included obtaining legal easements for electricity and wayleave for gas, which could delay project timelines if not handled efficiently.

Langtree Care Home, located within Standish Care Village in Wigan, was designed for individuals with advanced dementia. Our task was to coordinate utility installations (gas, water, electricity, fibre internet). Challenges included the site's proximity to trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), requiring careful planning to minimize environmental impact.

The LEAF Centre, located at Rockingham Junior & Infant School, supports children with social and emotional mental health needs. The project, introduced by Willow Tree Academy Trust, involved coordinating a new electric and gas supply, including associated metering, to provide a valuable community resource for local children.

Located in Barnsley’s Cawthorne village, this development features a five-bedroom detached house. We coordinated the installation of gas, water, and electric supplies. A key challenge was the property being raised from road level, requiring additional planning to ensure proper utility connections.

Card House, a 1937 Grade II listed building in Bradford, is being redeveloped into 144 apartments with new-build blocks and houses. As utility consultants, we coordinated complex installations across phases, including a 1000kva substation, 16,000-litre water tank, and managed metering and compliance with Yorkshire Water for each unit.

St. Cecelia's Church in Sheffield was converted into 18 residential apartments. The project required careful utility infrastructure planning, including a single electricity supply, individual metering, and water system installation. Our team ensured regulatory compliance, efficient service distribution, and timely completion, playing a key role in the church’s successful transformation.

The Coach House, a Grade 2 listed building from 1779 in Sheffield’s Hillsborough Park, was in disrepair. Age UK secured funding to transform it into a community facility. The £1 million project required significant utility upgrades, including a gas supply for the café's kitchen. Our role was to assess and coordinate the necessary installations.

In the village of Baslow, Derbyshire, a former farmhouse was redeveloped into a property valued over £1m. We provided advice on gas and electric installations, and despite the unique nature of the project, the process was smooth with no significant challenges encountered during the installation.

Portsmouth Mill, a historic 1848 textile mill in Todmorden, has been converted into 10 apartments to meet local housing needs. Consultants supported utility planning, temporary and permanent service installations (electricity, water), and ensured gigabit-ready fibre in line with Part R regulations.

The Bowling Green Inn, a historic pub from 1784, closed in 2021 due to disrepair. A KFC and Starbucks franchisee acquired the site, planning to transform it into a modern food hub. Our role involved assessing utilities, disconnecting outdated services, and installing new supplies for the planned outlets.