Southgates Student Hall District Heating

Project Value

£750,000

Client Name

Vital Energi

Project Type

District Heating

CPC have been working on and around water since the mid Nineties and as such have gained a vastly experienced workforce.

Install a new branch of DH mains DN150/280 approximately 350m taken from an existing DN200 network at Berridge Street, Leicester. The new network will provide a supply to the new Southgate’s student accommodation. CPC will be responsible for the following:

  • Act as principal contractor for the duration of the contract.
  • Provide a full site team including Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Site Manager and Site Supervisors.
  • Full design responsibility for the new DH network and Logstor approval of expansion/contraction.
  • Produce a full set of construction and as built drawings.
  • Provide fortnightly programme updates.
  • Apply for all Section 50’s, TTRO’s, parking bay suspensions and liaise with Leicester City Council.
  • Be responsible for all relevant H&S documentation including but not limited to, CPP, RAMS and any permit requirements.
  • Excavate all trenches, provide temporary works designs, installation of temporary works, daily trench inspections and maintenance where required.
  • Load out all pipework and valves into excavated trenches.
  • Provide all associated elements to the mechanical installation of the pipe work including: welding, 20% NDT, band jointing, air test, BSRIA flush and a hydraulic pressure test.
  • Construct all associated valve chambers and drawpits.
  • Connect new DN150/280 to existing network via a shutdown during a period no longer than 3 days.
  • Backfill and reinstate all areas to NRSWA specification.
  • Provide full O&M manual to be handed over to client upon completion of works.

Site Specific Risks

  • Working in highway and highly pedestrianised areas.
  • High number of underground services.
  • Working in and around excavations in limited space.
  • Working with Plant.
  • Hot works
  • Subcontractor management.
  • Working with pressurised systems.

Key Objectives

  • Deliver scheme on time and under budget.
  • Ensure all works are carried out safely.
  • Maintain a high standard of quality from start to finish.
  • Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the client and subcontractors.

Client Testimonials

“We have formed not only fantastic working relationships but also lasting friendships. I would not hesitate in working with CPC Civils again, as they are without question the most helpful, skilful and friendly partner you could wish for, and I look forward to developing this already fruitful relationship further in the coming years.”

“Well done Wayne Barron, John Donnellan, Pat Concannon, Conall Cunningham and the CPC team. We had a phone call from Paul Dennison (Severn Trent Water), he and his colleagues are very complimentary of the work at Kingsholm. They praised the tidiness, the setup, the workforce attitude and the standard of workmanship completed at the site ”

“I could sit and write multiple examples where CPC and your team have, in my opinion, gone above and beyond what would normally be expected. I would however just like to say that this ongoing attitude, and excellent working relationship, has not only aided Centro in 2 current Metro extensions it has also given me huge confidence in the planning of 5 further Metro extensions. It’s also made my job very enjoyable”

“Interesting weekend replacing a 12m length of sewer that had collapsed underneath a railway line in Bloxwich. Within 48 hours the team were able to diagnose the problem and work up a design and complete the repair. Amazing collaboration between STW, Amey, CPC and Network Rail”

Carillion have been impressed by the high safety, quality and overall standards of your on-site Supervision, quality of workmanship and the ability to complete the works in line with the agreed programme.  It has been a pleasure working with the team from CPC Civils on the Lower Don Valley Flood Defence Project and we welcome working with them once more on future successful projects

“Just a quick note to say thanks for taking the time to show us round last Thursday – I was very impressed by the way that work at the site was being managed, so please pass my congratulations on to the CPC team”

“A big thank you to the CPC team regarding the Achilles Audit undertaken on site – keep up the good work!”

“First and foremost, thanks to CPC for all the help and advice over the past 12 months. To each and every tradesman, your engineer, steelworkers, shuttering team, stone masons etc, a big thank you. At the risk of embarrassing anyone, we found everyone polite and obliging”

“I would like to thank all those who have worked on this project, especially the men who have been on site every day. In the 8 months of the work we have been kept fully informed at all times of the progress and all those concerned with the work have gone out of their way to be courteous and helpful.”

“Thanks to the installation teams from JP Concrete and CPC Civils  for a safe and excellent quality installation, very good job.”

“I am pleased to tell you that I have been asked by the Project Board to express their appreciation for the way you and your subcontractors have undertaken the District Heating Main Extension contract to date. We appreciate the professional manner in which you have proceeded with the planning and construction of the project despite the uncertain caused by delays in funding approval and agreements with landowners. The Board consider that your working methods, attention to detail, project management and health & saftey are excellent.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you provided my students with last week. The effort, time and organisation that went into planning the visit is much appreciated. The resources you have given us are superb and will allow the students to really develop their understanding of flood management in their local area.”

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