Feb 21, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
During 2022 the UK experienced twelve months of record and near-record-breaking temperatures, high winds, droughts, flooding and cold snaps. Meteorologists are already sounding the alarm bells for a repeat performance in 2023. How does this severe weather impact the...
Jan 30, 2023 | Energy & Power
WCS is proud to have had the opportunity to work on Dogger Bank Wind Farm, an exciting project with the additional benefit of engagement with clients Hitachi Energy (formerly Hitachi ABB Power Grids), National Grid and SSE Renewables (a division of SSE which was...
Jan 17, 2023 | Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
See some of the projects we were involved with during 2022 in this capability showcase video, featuring projects from all sectors, including rail civils, rail electrification and power & energy. To find out more about Whitfield Consulting Services, please visit...
Jan 10, 2023 | Energy & Power
New HV cable routes for infrastructure projects are sometimes hundreds of metres in length and cables must be pulled into place if installed into a pit and duct system, a process which can potentially cause damage to the cable or the duct in which it is run. By...
Nov 24, 2022 | Energy & Power
The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s largest and busiest container port. Even so, the port is committed to a major upgrade of facilities which will involve renewal of much of its infrastructure. Main contractor UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) was engaged to complete...
Nov 8, 2022 | Energy & Power
Every project WCS works on involves using problem solving skills to resolve engineering challenges for clients. It’s one of the aspects of the job we, as engineers, enjoy most. Some of the everyday challenges we encounter involve the modification of existing...
Mar 24, 2022 | Energy & Power
Electric vehicle drivers will never be more than 30 miles from a rapid charging station, that was the promise the Chancellor Rishi Sunak made in the 2020 Budget. For this to happen, significant infrastructure changes need to take place. As part of supporting the drive...
Dec 16, 2021 | Energy & Power
Our clients often need a broad range of engineering services for their infrastructure projects, and at Whitfield Consulting Services, our versatility means we can provide them with the support they need to deliver their project. At Padiham National Grid...
Apr 8, 2021 | Energy & Power
Getting on board with projects at their early stages helps clients get the best results from the civil engineering process, adding value and saving time. This week it has been great working with our client UK Power Network Services, to produce feasibility...
