To get a better understanding of building energy consumption, we engaged SMS plc to apply metering and data expertise for valuable energy management insights.

Critical infrastructure in the UK has been severely tested by the current pandemic. As life changed in an instant for many our service industries had to respond.

We applied our experience in managing large, complex applications to process planning for Lancaster University’s solar farm through to formal determination.

Since 2013, the Data Communications Company (DCC), one of our subsidiaries within the Capita group, has been licensed by the UK government to build and manage the central network for smart metering across Britain.

Many public buildings, such as schools and hospitals, are maintained by private companies through private finance initiative (PFI) contracts.

We helped Blackburn with Darwen Council to secure funding and planning permission for a project that will reduce the carbon footprint and electricity bills of 23 council buildings through the installation of sustainable power and heating technologies.

Masterplans are a key tool that planners can use to shape the delivery of a diverse range of projects, from simple layouts of individual sites through to urban extensions, new towns and area-wide regeneration projects.

We’re bringing big-screen entertainment to Blackburn by supporting the local authority with the design and construction of a new multiscreen cinema in the town centre.

We’re transforming how roadworks are managed across the North East by supporting 11 local authorities to implement road activity permit schemes, reducing disruption to people’s journeys.

We’ve supported a major housing development in North Tyneside by helping the local council to build a road to it – on time, on budget and with minimal disruption.