Energy
A fully integrated construction service to meet the requirements of the UK power and gas markets is offered by McNicholas. The company has experience in the successful delivery of works for major organisations in the energy sector and it provides a full turnkey service encompassing feasibility, planning, design, construction, commissioning and maintenance.
Power
McNicholas is one of the leading companies in the UK power and contestable market with experience in a broad range of cable installation and jointing, switchgear and transformer installation and replacement, asset maintenance, fault detection and repair. The company is fully experienced in undertaking projects from low voltage through to 132 kV distribution networks. Additionally McNicholas has, in-house, a wealth of design, civil engineering and building services to supplement these competencies and has extensive accreditation under the Lloyds NERS registration scheme.
Contestable connections
McNicholas is fully conversant with the requirements of carrying out contestable connections, working closely with the client and landowner. The company ensures minimal site disruption is caused and the completed installation is tested and cable routes reinstated in full compliance with the local distribution network operator’s requirements and specifications.
Gas
The company has a long history of success within the gas industry to whom it offers a comprehensive service encompassing repairs and maintenance of distribution systems, installation of new connections, construction of transmission installations, emergency leakage control and a full range of metering services.
Distribution network services
Using advanced environmentally-friendly techniques and a highly trained and professional workforce, McNicholas designs, installs, tests and commissions new mains networks to all current operating standards.
Additional capabilities in repair and replacement, emergency response and leakage control complete a package of highly professional services.
Transmission
Gas transmission installations are built to the most exacting standards. Working nationally McNicholas has the knowledge, experience and the capability to undertake every stage of the design, planning and construction process.
The company offers a number of important specialist capabilities in large-scale construction. These include fabrication and installation of steel pipelines for operating pressures up to 85 bar, construction and commissioning of AGI and PRS facilities and installation of state-of-the-art telemetry systems.
