NINE ELMS US EMBASSY CONNECTION

Metres of pipework

Homes

Week Programme

PROJECT DETAILS

OVERVIEW:

District Heating network for the Embassy Quarter at Nine Elms providing heating for 3 sites comprising over 1,500 residential homes. Acting as Principal Contractor to the ESCo, we designed, installed, tested, and commissioned 992m of dual Kingspan LOGSTOR series 2 district heating pipework in 468m of trench including associated works such as comms ducts, valves, and chambers.

CLIENT:

Engie

VALUE:

£960K

PROGRAMME:

Jan 2021 to July 2021

The works were mostly constructed in the public highway at depths of up to 3m. The works involved connecting the DHN into the US Embassy, & Ballymore Embassy Quarter site, Bellway Phase 1, Bellway Phase 2, and future connection to Royal Mail plots. We have full responsibility of the site as Principal Contractor and designers including liaison with all stakeholders, local businesses, residents, TFL and the local highways authority.

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Managing the excavation and disposal of a material contaminated with heavy metals to be disposed of at a specialist facility.

Working in a challenging environment within a very constrained worksite alongside a live traffic environment, maintaining traffic flow whilst keeping the workforce safe.

Completed a challenging programme on time and on budget allowing the ESCo to meet their heat on contractual obligations.

On spot design alterations to overcome unseen challenges.

Coodinating multiple civils and mechanical gangs working towards each other and using engineering solutions for an accurate installation.