Britcon has supported Centrica Business Solutions through a nationwide framework delivering large scale energy infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients. Working as a trusted construction partner, Britcon provides integrated civil engineering, structural, and building solutions that enable the delivery of low carbon energy schemes designed to help organisations reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.
These projects form part of Centrica’s commitment to supporting decarbonisation through innovative behind the meter energy generation and heat solutions that balance environmental performance with commercial value.
Scope of Works
Operating across multiple sites throughout the UK, Britcon delivers a comprehensive range of construction and engineering services in support of Centrica’s energy projects. The scope of works has included:
- Civil engineering and groundworks
- Foundations and reinforced concrete structures
- Steel frame and structural installations
- Building construction and external works
- Roads, hardstandings and drainage infrastructure
- Design and build project delivery
- Mechanical and electrical infrastructure support
- Coordination with specialist contractors and utility providers
All works are undertaken within live operational environments, ensuring existing site activities can continue safely throughout construction.
Challenges
Delivering energy infrastructure projects across a variety of operational sites presents unique technical and logistical challenges. Britcon’s teams have worked closely with Centrica and supply chain partners to manage complex construction programmes while maintaining stringent health, safety, and environmental standards.
Key challenges have included working within restricted operational facilities, coordinating multiple contractors and specialist trades, adapting designs to individual site requirements, and ensuring uninterrupted access and functionality for existing site operations. Careful planning and stakeholder engagement have been essential to minimise disruption and maintain programme certainty.
Outcomes
Through the framework partnership, Britcon has successfully delivered high quality construction solutions that support the installation of advanced energy generation and heat technologies nationwide. The collaborative approach adopted between Britcon and Centrica has enabled projects to be completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with demanding technical specifications.
The framework continues to provide organisations across the UK with the infrastructure required to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy resilience, and support long term sustainability objectives. Britcon’s ability to deliver complex civil, structural, and building works within live environments has helped establish a strong and ongoing relationship with Centrica, contributing to the successful delivery of energy projects throughout the country.