E Nicholson Demolition

‘The service provided by UPL to our company over the last few years has proven invaluable, as no amount of expenditure could replace the time lost were we to instigate disconnection procedures in-house. It is clear that UPL is best placed to liaise with the respective utility service providers and as such they provide a single point of contact covering all utility services. The disconnection service is critical to every demolition project we undertake and the benefits of employing UPL cannot simply be measured financially as the customer support provided is second to none. We look forward to our continued working relationship with UPL on all future projects.’
Craig Black, Commercial Manager: E Nicholson Demolition

Project Background
Glasgow-based E Nicholson Demolition undertakes demolition and dismantling projects on behalf of a number of clients, including several local government authorities and housing associations. Before commencing a demolition contract, the company is usually advised that all known utilities have been disconnected in preparation for the demolition. However, in many cases this information proves incorrect: meters are often removed, but active cables and pipes remain on site.

Services Provided
Live site apparatus is inevitably problematic for such demolition projects, often leading not only to costly time delays but also causing a risk to health and safety. Over the past three years, UPL has worked with E Nicholson Demolition on a number of demolition schemes to ensure that all utilities are disconnected prior to project commencement. In urgent cases, UPL’s specialist team has been able to provide necessary utility maps and information in under an hour, arranging for disconnections to take place promptly and ensuring that any potential delay to projects is significantly minimised.