Delivering Safe, Reliable Water Infrastructure for a New Glasgow Business Park

RJ Utility Services Ltd was appointed to deliver a full new water infrastructure system at a business park development just outside Glasgow. The project involved the fabrication, installation, and testing of a complex PE pipe network — supporting both potable water and fire safety requirements.

The contract was secured via a competitive tender, where RJ Utility Services was selected as the most cost-effective and technically qualified bidder.

Scope of Works

• Fabrication, welding, and installation of over 3km of PE pipework

• Mains Cold Water and Fire Hydrant system up to 355mm in diameter

• Installation of associated valves, fire hydrants and smaller services to buildings and water features

• Full pressure testing, swabbing, chlorination, sampling and flushing

• Delivery under CDM regulations, in coordination with the principal contractor

• Site-specific training to meet Scottish Water standards (vs. the usual Northumbrian Water requirements)

Outcomes

• Delivered 200 person-days ahead of programme

• All installation and testing completed to Scottish Water specification

• Project delivered safely and collaboratively, with minimal disruption to other site activities

• Compliance with all CDM responsibilities and construction phase requirements

• Successfully upskilled site teams to meet alternate water authority requirements

Challenges & Solutions

• Restricted Working Conditions

  Installing large-diameter pipework within tight, active areas of the site meant operating around other trades, moving plant, and limited space. We developed detailed risk assessments and safe work methods to ensure smooth coordination and safe delivery.

• Inconsistent Site Access

  With breaks of up to a month between working phases, additional hygiene and integrity controls were implemented to maintain system quality throughout the downtime.

• Switch in Water Authority Standards

  Operating to Scottish Water’s specifications (rather than our usual Northumbrian Water standards) required tailored training and pre-mobilisation prep for the team — all delivered ahead of schedule to ensure compliance.