EV Infrastructure Delivery – Greenwich & Bromley-by-Bow
Client: The Phoenix Works
Location: Greenwich & Bromley-by-Bow, London
Sector: EV Infrastructure / Commercial Retrofit
Delivery Period: 4–9 December 2023
Status: Completed
Project Overview
Durkan & Sons Ltd were appointed as principal contractor for two concurrent EV infrastructure projects at a warehouse facility in Greenwich and an office site in Bromley-by-Bow. Works included trenching, ducting, charger plinth construction, and feeder pillar installation, all delivered in live operational environments with public access constraints.
Scope of Works (Both Sites)
- Ducting Installed: 110mm and 50mm twin ducting over 100m+
- Excavation: Hand and machine excavation through concrete, flag, and block paving
- Feeder Pillar Bases: 2100mm x 600mm excavations and concrete casts at both sites
- EV Charger Bases: 8x 450mm concrete plinths
- Reinstatement: Foam concrete, flagged and block paved surface reinstatement
Site Delivery Summary
Site 1 – Warehouse, Greenwich (Menzies, SE10)
- 150mm wide trenching in reinforced concrete apron (12m+)
- Feeder pillar base excavation and casting
- Road plates used to reopen access midweek
- Delivered in 2 visits for minimal disruption
Site 2 – Offices, Bromley-by-Bow (Twelvetrees Crescent, E3)
- 3 civils locations with duct routes totalling 100m+
- 8x 50mm ducts, 8x charger plinths, 3x earth rod pits
- Feeder pillar base and chamber link-up
- Maintained 1.2m+ pedestrian access at all times
Digital Delivery, Safety & GPS Site Measurement
Durkan & Sons used its in-house mobile app across both sites to ensure live progress tracking, compliance, and site record accuracy.
Crews completed:
- Street Works Start Right and End of Shift forms
- Daily Plant Safety Inspections
- Daily Van Walkaround Inspections
- GPS-based duct and trench measurement logs
Each form included:
- Geo-tagging, photo uploads, digital signatures
- Timestamped entries synced to H&S system for traceability
This digital-first system ensured every trench, route, and asset was logged and signed off accurately before reinstatement.
Project Outcome
- Works completed across both sites between 4–9 December 2023
- No safety incidents, service strikes, or defects recorded
- Feeder pillars and plinths cast to spec and positioned as per design
- Praised by the client for coordination, safety management, and reporting
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