Infrastructure Capital Projects

We design and construct water and wastewater assets as part of capital growth, maintenance, refurbishment, and construction projects for a broad range of UK water companies, industrial clients, and network owners. We work in urban, rural, sensitive, and high hazard environments.

With a proven track record spanning 30 years, United Living delivers projects of all sizes, from small-scale civil construction to managing large-scale programmes that include multiple projects over a defined time horizon. Programme activities include;

  • Land access, noticing, permits, managing third party approvals
  • Procurement
  • Engaging specialist supply chain (archaeology, geology, mining)
  • Stakeholder management
  • Programme management (Primavera P6, Resources and Budget)
  • CDM Health and Safety Management
  • Environmental reporting

We work under a range of commercial mechanisms including NEC4, Burgandy, EPC, depending on client needs and project requirements.

Clean Water Infrastructure Solutions

We work collaboratively with the majority of the UK’s leading water companies, asset owners, and infrastructure organisations to deliver solutions that maintain, build, and refurbish clean water assets. These projects form part of capital growth, maintenance, and large turnkey construction schemes, ranging from large diameter pipes to new mains and connections.

  • Pipework installation and refurbishment
  • Large diameter pipe construction and repair
  • Mains rehabilitation
  • Lining solutions
  • Mains cleaning using a variety of techniques
  • Condition surveys, inspections and maintenance of critical assets
  • Diversions
  • Upsizing
  • Tunnels and shafts
  • Dams, aqueducts, water retaining structures
  • DMA analysis, flow and supply analysis
  • Installation of monitoring equipment, district meters, hydrants
  • Pressure management, pressure reducing valves

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Wastewater Infrastructure Solutions

Our engineering expertise in surveys, design, construction and maintenance ensures we address a wide range of client issues, ranging from CSOs, network capacity and spills reduction. We work on storm spill reduction (SSR) projects, fitting non-return valves to outfalls. In addition, we deliver growth projects, install new sewer and pipeline diversions. We conduct surveys to assess the asset condition of wastewater assets.

We design, build, and maintain a wide range of wastewater assets, including:

  • Large scale tanks, chambers, sludge tanks, prefabricated modular concrete tanks and built in situ-concreate tanks.
  • Stormwater management systems (CSOs, tanks, overflow channels, outlets, attenuation tanks)
  • Rising mains
  • Pumps and pumping station (refurbishment)
  • Outfalls
  • Wastewater pipelines and sewers
  • Nature based solutions including SUDs
  • Pipe bridges
  • Wet wells
  • Access hatches, covers, and frames

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Lead Pipe Replacement

We work closely with the UK’s major water companies to deliver comprehensive lead pipe replacement programmes.

Our services include:

  • Identification of high lead pipe properties: We conduct thorough surveys and investigations to confirm presence (or not) of lead pipes in the water supply to customers’ properties.
  • Full replacement of lead pipes: We carry out the replacement of lead pipes; typically replacing the service pipe from the water main to the property. This also includes the replacement of any common supply pipes that may be affected.
  • Customer service programmes: We provide a dedicated support service to guide customers through the lead pipe replacement process. From initial assessment to final installation, we ensure clear communication and assistance throughout.
  • Testing and commissioning: After the replacement work is completed, we carry out comprehensive testing and commissioning; ensuring the lead pipe replacement meets water quality standards.
  • Regulatory reporting: We ensure comprehensive capture of information relating to the work undertaken; compliant with regulatory standards.

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Non-Infrastructure Solutions

United Living Group also includes AFECO, a specialist engineering services and solutions provider to the water and wastewater industry. Together, we deliver non-infrastructure solutions that complement our core capabilities.

We have extensive process, mechanical, electrical, and ICA (MEICA) expertise, which allows us to offer integrated services, solutions, and products that span the complete project delivery lifecycle. Our engineering-led teams can provide stand-alone bespoke solutions or fully integrated turnkey services, depending on the client’s needs.

Our core non-infrastructure specialisms include process design and engineering, as well as optioneering to improve existing assets:

  • MEICA services
  • Asset inspection, condition assessment, and optimisation
  • Construction of water and wastewater treatment assets
  • Refurbishment of existing systems
  • Site alterations including chemical dosing changes
  • Modular solutions, including package plants and temporary plant installations
  • Supply and installation of pumps and pump panels.

Wastewater non-infrastructure solutions extend to the following services;

  • Process changes
  • Conversion of liquid to cake
  • Implementation of new methanol systems to enhance secondary treatment
  • Tertiary solids removal, flow balancing, and improving system performance
  • Optimisation and control of systems, including aeration improvements through installation of energy-efficient blowers.

AFECO’s technical engineering skills are complemented by United Living’s expertise in civil design and build services to provide comprehensive solutions for a variety of non-infrastructure asset types. These include the construction and refurbishment of tanks, septic tanks, RGF tanks, and controls, as well as the installation of screens, such as in-situ inlet screens, CSO screens, and modular screens.

 

Supporting Activities for Non-Infrastructure Projects

Recognising the need for a whole-systems approach, we combine our expertise in infrastructure, non-infrastructure, and civils engineering to deliver complete project solutions. We support projects through site alterations, site clearance, landscaping, and a wide range of civils works. These include the construction of access structures, hardstanding areas, concrete structures, bases, kiosks, and drainage works. We also manage tank replacements and ensure the maintenance, renewal, and refurbishment of existing assets and networks.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us...

United Living Infrastructure Services carried out major water diversion works that were needed to get Sofia Offshore Wind Farm’s enabling works contractor onsite to prepare for the construction of our onshore converter station. The company’s combined expertise and efficiency ensured the work was completed on budget and on time and the development site was ready in time for the next phase of works.

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25/07/2024
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United Living extends framework with Yorkshire Water

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United Living Infrastructure Services has been awarded a further contract as part of its...

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United Living wins contracts worth £5m for UK’s largest gas distribution network

United Living Infrastructure Services, has won two contracts with Cadent, the UK’s biggest gas...

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