Utilities & Infrastructure sector brochure

Utilities & Infrastructure

A forward thinking, personal and professional service designed to achieve the best results for our clients Utilities & Infrastructure

We manage in excess of

2,500km

We manage in excess of

Fast Facts

5,000km of pipelines

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We work with pipelines that reach

100 BAR

and pump 10 tonnes a minute – that pressure could fill a road tanker in 3 minutes

We act as the single point of contact (on behalf of utility companies) for

15,190 landowners and occupiers

of fibre optic infrastructure

We have been acting for utility companies for over

We receive over

2.5 million enquiries per year into LSBUD on behalf of over 70 asset owners

125 years We have submitted 53 planning applications and lawful development certificates over the last 12 months for infrastructure clients.

We have achieved

100% 96% success rate

of clients say they would use us again

We provide a comprehensive range of professional utilities & infrastructure services Infrastructure services We provide you with clear and simple advice across specialist property related management and project services. We understand the unique requirements of this sector through diverse experience together with thorough understanding of the relevant legislation.

Over 125 years’ experience in the UK utility and infrastructure sector Consultancy services

Management and maintenance GIS LSBUD (LinesearchbeforeUdig)

Innovation We provide you with a highly efficient service and excellent value for money as a result of a market leading innovative approach.

Dedicated, professional GIS and mapping team PRS and LinePortal offer bespoke database and mapping solutions Secure online access to utilities systems Live reporting Holds data for over 15,000 landowners and occupiers linked to 25,000 polygons

Project management New cable installation, Scotland/ North of England

LSBUD LSBUD (LinesearchbeforeUdig) is a free-to-use safe digging service that any individual can use to instantly check their works against over 70 owners’ (“Members”) utility assets.

These assets include underground and overhead pipelines and cables in the electricity, gas, high pressure fuel/oil, heating, water and fibre optic networks Over 2.5 million enquiries per annum

o enable our clients to meet their T connectivity requirements, we have unrivalled experience of highly effective project management across numerous examples.

800km of new fibre optic cables 180 site visits and access routes

Asset management Oil pipeline management across England and Wales We have a dedicated and experienced team to meet the ever-changing challenges and responsibilities which we have faced. Our team deals with all aspects of infrastructure management including:

Utilities & infrastructure mapping & GIS The GIS team created databases of parcel information, capturing interests in the lead up to the creation of a Book of Reference and land plans for a DCO submission.

Plans to support the projects Data collection for field work Layers system used to view information gathered over WebGIS and linked to a database Book of Reference and associated land plans created automatically ArcGIS to create clear, concise and very detailed land plans

More than 5,000km of buried high pressure pipeline Maintenance support on approximately 1300km of pipeline Assessing over 1,250 LSBUD zone of interest hits per month Liaising with third parties regarding works near the pipeline without damage to the asset Negotiating protection works for large scale projects Licensing services and structures within the easement.

Access & rights Birmingham Resilience Project A significant land referencing project to enable the land purchase for the client to ensure they meet their objectives.

26km of new water main from Stourport to Frankley Land referencing, consultation, notice serving, compensation Land acquisition for break pressure tank

For more information on our services, or any of the featured case studies, please contact us.

A list of key contacts is provided overleaf.

Planning Specialist planning advisers with knowledge and expertise working within the different Acts relating specifically to utility and infrastructure companies.

Development Consent Order specialists Advice on projects across the country

Secure the timely and cost-effective solutions General Permitted Development Order 2015 experts

DCO/CPO Working with different clients we have been successfully involved with a number of both DCO and CPO applications.

Public inquiries and hearings Statutory notifications and Valuation and expert witness responses

Specialist planning Elan Valley Aqueduct (EVA) rehabilitation 115Km long aqueduct transporting water Three new tunnel sections at Bleddfa, Knighton and Nantmel bypass existing sections of the aqueduct 3m tunnel diameters

Development consent order: Kent Advising the client through the DCO process and gaining consent, allowing the works to commence within the programme timetable.

Negotiating associated local network alterations

National Grid’s first significant DCO consent to build a new overhead line 20km, 60 pylon route Land referencing, land owner liaison and consultation, compensation matters Representation at hearings

Compensation

Landlord & tenant

Acting for utility and infrastructure companies in negotiating and agreeing compensation for a variety of projects.

Ranging across the different utility providers we are able to provide advice for both landlord and tenant issues including:

Knowledge of appropriate legislations Experience across various utilities

National coverage Valuation specialists

Electricity Act Acting for both National Grid and Distribution Network Operators in a range of aspects including injurious affection, maintenance and operation of equipment all within with the relevant legal parameters.

Rent reviews Lease renewals (inside or outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954) Lease due diligence on the acquisition and disposal of leasehold interests

Replacement of 400kV electricity cables along 308 pylons Affecting approximately 200 landowners Producing plans for access and working areas Agreeing accommodation works Mitigating potential disturbances with occupiers, including relocation of businesses and livestock

Negotiating and agreeing new wayleave agreements Reinstatement works and compensation claims with agents and occupiers All within the project programme and budget

South East rent reviews rovided expert witness report for P two leasehold rent reviews.

Cost saving for client Large database of comparable evidence

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Ashby de la Zouch

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Banbury

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Bedford

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Birmingham

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Canterbury

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Chester

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Cwmbran

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Doncaster

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Exeter

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Glasgow

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Head Office

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Hereford

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High Wycombe

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Hungerford

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Knutsford

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London

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Market Harborough

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Newark

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Newcastle

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Richmond

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Rossendale

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Stafford

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Southampton

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Thame

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Worcester

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Giles Lister – National

Clare Phillipson – National

Head of Utilities & Infrastructure

Regional Managing Partner

01227 477870

01530 410813

giles.lister@fishergerman.co.uk

clare.phillipson@fishergerman.co.uk

Adrian Webb – National

Seb Kingsley – National

Partner

Partner

01530 410817

01530 410800

adrian.webb@fishergerman.co.uk

seb.kingsley@fishergerman.co.uk

George Simpson – North West

Matthew Willoughby – North East

Partner

Associate Director

01785 273995

01636 642513

george.simpson@fishergerman.co.uk

matthew.willoughby@fishergerman.co.uk

Robin Eyles – East Midlands

Ruth Ofield – South Central

Partner

Associate Director

01858 411237

01295 228771

robin.eyles@fishergerman.co.uk

ruth.ofield@fishergerman.co.uk

Matthew Hodgetts – West Midlands

Richard Broome – LSBUD

Partner

Head of Infrastructure Services

01905 459432

02476 796561

matthew.hodgetts@fishergerman.co.uk

richard.broome@fishergerman.co.uk

Your key contacts and where to find us: We are a national team of property professionals, chartered surveyors, planners, estate agents, utility project managers and sustainable energy experts – all working for you.

With close to 600 people operating from 25 offices, Fisher German has unrivalled experience in identifying and developing business opportunities for our clients.

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