Jun 17, 2026 | Case Study, Energy & Power
Flooding events are increasing in frequency and intensity across the UK, placing unprecedented stress on critical energy infrastructure. Bridges and access routes that support high‑voltage substations are particularly vulnerable: loss of access often means...
Jun 17, 2026 | Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures
The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) represents an evolution in UK rail infrastructure delivery. Based on the Institution of Civil Engineers & Infrastructure Client Group’s Project 13 principles, the SRE focuses on long-term asset...
Mar 30, 2026 | Case Study, Energy & Power
WCS is proud to be supporting the extension of Eccles Substation – a project that will become the UK’s first site to combine both static and synchronous compensation equipment. Once operational, the substation will enable up to 280 megawatts of...
Feb 11, 2026 | Case Study, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures
The success of infrastructure projects requires temporary works to be considered front and centre of the design process. These engineering structures – essential during construction but absent from the final structure – ensure permanent works can be built safely,...
Nov 17, 2025 | Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures
By shifting construction operations away from site and into controlled manufacturing environments, consultants and contractors can achieve higher precision, reduce programme risk, lower costs, and realise measurable sustainability gains across infrastructure projects....
Oct 13, 2025 | Energy & Power
Whether building new substations, or deploying large-scale battery storage, the early stages of project design can go a long way to ensuring successful delivery. Front-end design is where early-stage assumptions about a site and its constraints are investigated in...
