Joint initiative to install Smart Meters

GTC, the nationwide provider of utility infrastructure to the new build market, has been awarded a Gold Certificate by the International Energy Group (IEG) for successfully completing a period of 18 months with no three-day lost time incidents (LTIs). This is the second time in less than 4 years that GTC has recorded an incident-free period of 18-months without an LTI. Such a good health and safety record is a great achievement for any organisation but especially so where daily work is with live gas and electricity networks on inherently hazardous construction sites. Health & Safety is embedded as the first priority within every employee of GTC, which extends across all areas of operations and not just on site. The company believes that a well trained and experienced workforce is a major factor in its strong health and safety record. Every member of staff has a personal safety improvement target and construction teams are regularly refreshed on safety and technical issues. All GTC’s construction supervisory staff hold IOSH Managing Safely certificates, as well as Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) cards, as proof of occupational competence. GTC also holds all four technical accreditations from Lloyd’s, for electricity, gas, water and multi utility. These standards, and the training involved in reaching them, are extremely important to GTC. Clive Linsdell, Managing Director at GTC, says: “We work on a daily basis in higher risk environments and we continuously focus our teams on safe working behaviours. We are very proud to have once again been awarded this accolade, which highlights our commitment to Health & Safety in all areas of the business.” The local community will also benefit from GTC’s health and safety achievement as the company is pleased to donate the prize money associated with the award to local charities.GTC, the nationwide provider of utility infrastructure to the new build market, has been awarded a Gold Certificate by the International Energy Group (IEG) for successfully completing a period of 18 months with no three-day lost time incidents (LTIs). This is the second time in less than 4 years that GTC has recorded an incident-free period of 18-months without an LTI. Such a good health and safety record is a great achievement for any organisation but especially so where daily work is with live gas and electricity networks on inherently hazardous construction sites. Health & Safety is embedded as the More >

In a significant joint initiative, GTC, E.ON and Larkfleet Group, (through their contractors, F E Peacock Construction Ltd) have installed their first dual fuel Smart Meters on a new Council development in Corby, Northamptonshire. The meters bring benefits to house-builders, householders and the environment, more than a year ahead of the start of the government mandated roll out of Smart meters. Nationwide independent network provider, GTC, has put in place all the necessary dual fuel utility infrastructure and E.ON, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, is supplying the gas and electricity. All this is taking place in 30 of Corby Borough Council’s new build properties, constructed by F E Peacock Construction Ltd, just off Mull Drive on the Lodge Park Estate in Corby. The new Council tenants will now benefit from the latest Smart Meter technology for both their gas and electricity supplies. To ensure the success of the project, the team has been working closely with Corby Borough Council. Simon Perkins national new connections manager at E.ON, said: “Smart Metering is an important part of our energy future here in the UK and by 2020 UK government plans to have one in every home. We’re looking forward to continuing our work with Larkfleet Group and other developers in bringing Smart Meters into people’s homes and enabling them to benefit fully from this exciting new technology.” Clive Linsdell, Managing Director at GTC, says: “The two-way communication allowed by Smart Meters means that gas and electricity meters will no longer need to be visited and read in person. The householder will benefit from no more estimated bills, more flexible tariffs and the ability to see exactly how much energy is used at any given time. Any reduction in usage of energy will also have a positive impact on the environment and fuel poverty. GTC installing its first Smart Meters is an important step in providing house-builders with the technologies their customers require and supporting them in meeting their obligations for building lower carbon homes.” Karl Hick, Managing Director of Larkfleet Group, said: “The Smart Metering is a great initiative and we are really pleased to install this path-finding technology with Corby Borough Council, one of our key partners” Corby Borough Council’s Head of Housing, Angela Warburton, said: “We are very pleased to have been able to work with the organisations involved on the initiative and get it up and running in our new Council properties. We are very aware that at the moment it is especially important to our residents to save as much money as possible and keep an eye on where every penny goes. This technology will help them do just that within their own homes and I’m sure will make a big difference to their bills.”In a significant joint initiative, GTC, E.ON and Larkfleet Group, (through their contractors, F E Peacock Construction Ltd) have installed their first dual fuel Smart Meters on a new Council development in Corby, Northamptonshire. The meters bring benefits to house-builders, householders and the environment, more than a year ahead of the start of the government mandated roll out of Smart meters. Nationwide independent network provider, GTC, has put in place all the necessary dual fuel utility infrastructure and E.ON, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, is supplying the gas and electricity. All this is taking place in 30 of More >

GTC opening hours GTC is pleased to announce new extended opening hours.  As a result of customer feedback all departments will be available from 8.00am every weekday. Site Installation Our GTC guidelines details how to prepare your site ready for the installation of your utilities.   Please review the attached technical guidelines for gas, GTC Gas Technical Guidelines and for electricity, GTC Electricity Technical Guidelines. In order to book in work on your development, please contact our construction team on              Tel: 0845 602 2498     Fax: 0845 602 2499 Email: gtcworks@gtc-uk.co.uk Sales Enquries To discuss your utility infrastructure solution needs and obtain a quotation, please contact Tel: 01359 240154    Fax: 01359 244398  Email: sales@gtc-uk.co.uk For latest information about GTC,  please continue to visit our website. GTC opening hours GTC is pleased to announce new extended opening hours.  As a result of customer feedback all departments will be available from 8.00am every weekday. Site Installation Our GTC guidelines details how to prepare your site ready for the installation of your utilities.   Please review the attached technical guidelines for gas, GTC Gas Technical Guidelines and for electricity, GTC Electricity Technical Guidelines. In order to book in work on your development, please contact our construction team on              Tel: 0845 602 2498     Fax: 0845 602 2499 Email: gtcworks@gtc-uk.co.uk Sales Enquries To discuss your utility infrastructure solution needs and obtain a quotation, please contact Tel: More >

GTC Milestone for SMART Meters With strong incentives for all involved parties, GTC pioneered the installation of Smart capable Meters on their independent gas networks. In January 2012 GTC installed 1,000th smart meters and to date has been contracted to connect a further 7,000 smart meters, more than two years ahead of the start of the government’s mandated roll-out programme. Smart Meters have a positive environmental impact as they have the ability to make users aware of their energy consumption. Barratt Homes took advantage of this new offering and was among the first to have Smart capable gas Meters connected to GTC’s independent network, on its Dukes Park development at Bilston, Wolverhampton. Graydon Worthing, Sales Director at Barratt West Midlands, says: “We were very keen for GTC to install Smart Meters in the new homes at Bilston. Installing the meters has positive effects all round. It helps us towards credits to achieve compliance under the Code for Sustainable Homes. They enable our customers to save money on their utilities bills. And of course, it is the environmentally responsible thing to do.” Housebuilders who have appreciated the cost and efficiency of using an independent distribution gas transporter (IGT) are now able to combine these benefits with the opportunity to offer smart meters to new home-owners. Clive Linsdell, Managing Director - GTC, “Our house building customers value the greater flexibility they have with us, as an independent infrastructure provider, and we believe many of our customers will be pleased to obtain the advantages of Smart meters now rather than wait until 2014 when the programme to exchange the existing 50 million non-smart meters fitted in the UK is due to start. Benefits of SMART Meters Smart meters bring benefits to house-builders, the environment and homeowners alike: House-builders This initiative supports house-builders in meeting their obligations for building lower-carbon homes and in claiming credits towards the Code for Sustainable Homes. Housebuilders can also offer potential buyers the added value and incentive of being able to monitor and reduce their energy usage.  Environment Any reduction in usage of energy will of course have a positive impact on the environment. This is the main aim of the Government’s initiative, which hopes to change customer behavior by making users aware of their energy consumption and therefore their ability to control usage more effectively. Homeowners The two-way communication allowed by smart meters means that gas and electricity meters no longer need to be visited and read in person. The householder benefits from no more estimated bills, more flexible tariffs and the ability to see exactly how much energy is used at any given time. This enables a reduction in any power wastage, resulting in lower bills; particularly vital for the estimated 21% of households classed as being in fuel poverty (spending more than 10% of their income on fuel to maintain satisfactory heating)*GTC Milestone for SMART Meters With strong incentives for all involved parties, GTC pioneered the installation of Smart capable Meters on their independent gas networks. In January 2012 GTC installed 1,000th smart meters and to date has been contracted to connect a further 7,000 smart meters, more than two years ahead of the start of the government’s mandated roll-out programme. Smart Meters have a positive environmental impact as they have the ability to make users aware of their energy consumption. Barratt Homes took advantage of this new offering and was among the first to have Smart capable gas Meters connected to GTC’s More >

GTC is pleased to announce we are a CHAS registered company.  The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) are established as the market leader for health and safety pre-qualification in the UK.  The CHAS compliancy adds to our accreditations and offers further assurances to our customers of our continued commitment to high standards of Health and Safety.     More >