Kind & Company

Background

The working relationship between Connectus and Kind & Company, who mainly operate in London and the South-East, was first established over a decade ago. 

Kind & Co can have any number of new-build and refurbishment projects running, in sectors including housing, healthcare, education and leisure, at any one time. 

To then co-ordinate all utility connections, disconnections, relocations and meter readings can be laborious tasks, for the client, but that’s where Connectus come in. 

By taking away the hassle of setting up these business utilities, Kind & Co are able to concentrate on what they do best, which is building and operating, as a principal contractor. 

Connectus have become a key component, for utility infrastructure, that Kind & Co have faith in to deal with the finer details of multiple projects, drawing on external expertise.

Solutions

Delivering all aspects of a project on time, to specification and budget, is the primary focus of contracts and developers, with Connectus supporting by organising utility connections. 

This is often on multiple sites, each worth in excess of £1million, which Connectus can bring under one umbrella, acting as a central point for utilities and connections. 

That entails making applications with suppliers for electricity, gas, water and telecoms, arranging subsequent payments and setting dates for works to be completed. 

Connectus can work with Kind & Co from a planning stage, by proactively providing them with a detailed price plan for utility infrastructure, which ensures budget certainty.

The Connectus team gather quotes and negotiate rates, until a best price can be found, in line with customer requirements and cost forecasts. 

Bill validation can delve into any outstanding balances that come from previous issues with the site, such as change of tenancy charges that still need to be settled. 

Handling all of these aspects is also completed in a manner that satisfies the regulations of all statutory authorities, ensuring compliance with any relevant legislation. 

Why Connectus Utilities?

Kind & Co continue to save many hours and days of dealing with utility networks and are avoiding unnecessary actions, by rectifying problems as they arise. 

Managers are kept updated by Connectus, throughout the project, to oversee the next stages of the utility connection process. 

This leaves the client free and clear to concentrate on their business activities, with Connectus on board, as new projects are finalised. 

There are set parameters, forged through trust, transparency and flexibility, which allows any service schedule to be modified, acting upon professional advice. 

Utility connections are an essential part of construction for Kind & Co, so Connectus’ proficiency in this area remains valuable. 

Connectus will continue to be of benefit to Kind & Co by cutting through any complex matters, relating to utilities, so that they can manage projects in smarter ways.