Sectors

When it comes to Water, Infrastructure Gateway Limited really has the perfect system. We have a vast amount of in-house knowledge dedicated to the Water Sector spanning over 40 years.

Infrastructure Gateway Limited has full WIRS accreditation for the design, construction, project management and routine connection of all water mains up to and including a diameter of 355mm.

From initial land appraisal through design and construction we have the appropriate team waiting to complete your requirements.

We are happy to explore a small development or a five thousand plot development; there really is no project too small or large.

If you would like to know more or believe you have a project we could assist on please get in contact through our website or call 01536 216777.

Infrastructure Gateway Limited is now bringing its' incredible work ethic to the gas installation market at the request of our customer base. We already offer services within the gas and electricity sector but thought it suitable to control the works from conception to construction.

Infrastructure Gateway Limited is fully GIRS accredited to complete gas installation works and we welcome any size project to get working on.

If you would like to know more or believe you have a project we could assist on please get in contact through our website or call 01536 216777.

When it comes to laying mains and service connections, Infrastructure Gateway Limited doesn't do half measures. Selection of the appropriate pipe and fittings is completed meticulously to specifically suit your needs. Our schedule of laying is methodically planned and then conducted in a professional and efficient manner, whilst maintaining excellent customer service by providing second-to-none feedback that you cannot expect from a regional utility provider.

To call off mains; we require a simple written notification only 3 weeks before we begin our works² rather than the long and tedious 12 weeks some of our competitors need.

² Call off mains can be made via the 'Mains Call of Form' in the 'Our Forms' section of the website, or simply print and fax/email back to us at mains@igl.co.uk, forms can also be found in the site Health and Safety folder or Water Connections folder.

To call off service connections; we require a 10 working day call off³, however this can vary due to the amount of work we have booked in. We currently have a good working relationship with the water companies allowing us to offer a far superior service to our competitors.

³ Call off can be made via the 'Service Call off Form' in the 'Our Forms' within the 'Literature' section of the website, simply print and fax/email back to us at services@igl.co.uk.

At Infrastructure Gateway we conduct both intrusive and non-intrusive Utility Sweeps/Trial Holes/Investigative Works for clients on proposed development sites throughout the UK. Amongst the numerous sites that we have surveyed for existing utilities have been farms, urban areas, demolition sites, open fields, schools and many more.

Because of the comprehension of our staff in the handling and use of the tracing equipment and the knowledge gained through experience, we are able to locate and plot to a very high accuracy the existing utilities above or underground.

Using a piece of equipment called RIDGID Seektech we are able to determine the depth of on existing underground utility through most surfaces so you can be sure the correct position of the utility found.

To aid this we also use GPS plotting equipment manufactured by Leica to accurately plot where the located utility is in comparison to known datum. This is then electronically transposed into AutoCAD where our findings are accurately plotted with depths and photographs for reference. This ensures that all information gathered is to the highest level of accuracy.

Should trial holes be required to determine the exact location and depth of existing utilities then we can undertake these for you both on and off site, this includes liaison with the Local Authority for any opening notices required. The results of our findings will be drawn up in AutoCAD and provided to you, together with photographs for your records.

Infrastructure Gateway will undertake minor civils works. In house we have extensive drainage experience, including sinking of caisson shafts, construction of manholes and BT Chambers in brick and GRP. Our supply chain also includes ground works teams and masons with many years' experience.

We will also undertake:

• Removal of pipe bridges, concrete works, including bases and falsework / formwork
• Duct laying
• Construction of head walls
• Reinstatement works in both hot and cold lay asphalt and modular paving
• White lining and trial holes / slit trenches

With the use of both AutoCAD competency and training at Infrastructure Gateway Limited we have the capabilities to produce comprehensive duct plans for development sites both accurately and efficiently.

Utility providers supply us with the required utility designs for the development and with the use of these we are able to determine the location of duct crossings and we can accurately plot the centre line of any sized duct and fully co-ordinate the position, which can in turn be successfully located with the use of appropriate equipment on site.

This level of precision is paramount to utility installations and duct plans are one of many services we pride ourselves on.

GPS Overview

Infrastructure Gateway Limited are now using the new Leica Viva CS10 to use the GPS surveying system to trace all installed utilities. The Leica Viva CS10 is the third generation of the SmartTrack+ measurement system that uses GNSS and satellite tracking to locate the exact point of works.

The measurement engine built in to both the handheld device and triple frequency antenna are matched to 120 channels to create the best possible performance. The system can be used as a communication device through a Sim Card which allows connection to the internet through 3G and now 4G as well as connecting to SmartRTK using a number of satellites located across the country to pinpoint the location to within 0.10m. Once programmed the device can mark out the exact point and depth as well as taking photographic evidence through the 2 megapixel camera. This then can be uploaded to the AutoCAD system using a co-ordinated system plotting the exact point of the works previously completed.

GPS Services Proposed

Infrastructure Gateway Limited are using this GPS system to mark out exactly where all Water & Gas pipes/fittings are installed on developments. This allows the adopting utility to locate exactly where the apparatus has been installed given the correct tools.

This data will be uploaded to the AutoCAD system to provide As Constructed Drawings to both the utility provider and the customer. The system will also be used for the offering of trial holes & slit trenches to show the exact location of the excavation as well as the location and depth of all utilities within the hole.

Another use for the system will be to survey areas that the clients require further information for up-front works. This is normally through the utility sweep system that Infrastructure Gateway currently offer as part of consultancy works on upcoming developments. This will mark out all locations of any fixtures and traced utilities within the proposed site area, which again can then be uploaded to the AutoCAD software and collated as a drawing for the client to view.

Infrastructure Gateway provides utility consultancy services to multiple developers, construction companies & land owners. Our expertise and experience in dealing with utilities gives you an advantage on moving your project forward in the most efficient way.

The elements of works we undertake are listed below, but are most certainly not limited to:

• Disconnections - IGL has vast experience in managing the utility disconnection process having previously disconnected numerous sites from a single dwelling to an entire university campus. Through our knowledge and contacts we can arrange the entire process from meter removals through to full service disconnections.
• Diversions - IGL has experience in both identifying & coordinating all utility diversion requirements. We believe it is best to establish and fully understand diversion requirement at the earliest opportunity to allow these to be accounted for in both time and overall cost.
• New Connections Design and Planning - IGL will agree a supply strategy with you as to how we collectivly believe the site should be serviced. Following this IGL will arrange for quotations from all incumbent utility providers as well as independent connection providers to establish the most effective delivery method for you.
• AutoCAD Drawing Work - IGL can undertake numerous different drawings in AutoCAD for their developer clients. These consist of:
  • Existing Utility Plans overlaid onto OS Data or new development plans
  • Assumed/Preferred Utility Route plans
  • Assumed Duct Plans
  • Construction Multi Utility route plans
  • Construction coordinated Duct Plans
• Feasibility Budget Estimates - IGL can procure budget estimates based on land parcels and housing numbers so that their developer clients or land owners can better understand the value of any parcel of land they may be looking to purchase.