Network Infrastructure Consultants were involved in the cost management and estimating for the North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Masterplanning.
We provided cost estimating over the various asset types, budget [design to] management, and value engineering advice in order to maintain the most economical considerations through both design and logistical installation considerations.
For Solar 21 we provided cost models for DCO development (core and associated developments), and TCPA development.
Our cost models considered various demolitions, Infrastructure remodelling and the environmental considerations to maintain green areas.
We were primarily responsible for capital cost estimates for the design (up to a detail of RIBA Stage 2) to advise the masterplan and ensure the costs of the scheme remain in line with the requirements of the business plan and therefore ensure the commercial viability of the project.
The key areas of the cost modelling was a new railway access from the mainline, and Rail Head with associated major civils works, bulk earthworks and rebalancing for flood defences, utility corridors, highways alterations and built assets – demolition and new.
We also worked closely with Fichtner Consulting Engineers who fed into the cost models with capital expenditure estimates for specialist components within the NLGEP development (Energy recovery, Hydrogen production, Utility (grid) connections etc.
After several rounds of value engineering, we were able to produce an output that was well received by the client and informed the masterplan budget for the next stage.
We are also carrying out very similar cost modelling exercises to multi Billion dollar green orientated schemes in Saudi Arabia where our case study for the NLGEP has opened many doors, and we have now set up a new Middle East section named Network Infrastructure & Dickensian LLC.
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