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UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

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Page 1: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

UKSTT Breakfast SeminarNO-DIG LIVE 2010

‘Utility Perspectives & Concerns’

5th October 2010

Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Page 2: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Content

• Increasing Burden on Utilities 

• Need for consistent Approach

•  Where can self regulation work to avoid unnecessary regulations and costs? 

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Page 3: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

All Road Works can cause issues...

The public expect and demand more from us all.

We must all improve and consider the impact of our works on the public ....

Page 4: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Increasing Burden on Utilities

• S74 overstay charges

• Lane Rental trial

• Network Management Duty

• Notices and Directions

• Fixed Penalty Notices

• Permits

• Increase in s74 charges

• Re-introduction of Lane Rental

Page 5: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Permits – a consistent approach?

• Kent scheme

• London “common scheme”

• Northamptonshire scheme

• Greater Manchester “Joint scheme”

Page 6: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Can self regulation work?

Page 7: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

NJUG Vision for World Class Street Works

Page 8: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

NJUG Vision for World Class Street Works

• Safety is the number one priority

• Utilities deliver consistent high quality

• Utilities work together and in partnership with local authorities and contractors to minimise disruption

• Utilities keep the public informed on all aspects of work

• Utilities maximise the use of sustainable methods and materials

• Damage to underground assets is avoided

Page 9: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

NJUG Awards

Page 10: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

London Code of Conduct

– TfL– National Grid– Thames Water– EdF Energy– Virgin Media– BT Openreach– Southern Gas Networks

Page 11: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

London Code of ConductPermittingSharing Long Term PlansPlatingWorking Outside Peak HoursStandard Information SignageInspectionsFirst time Re-InstatementsGood Practice Guide

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IN ITS FIRST YEAR IT HAS SAVED 996 DAYS OF OBSTRUCTION

Page 12: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Why does NJUG think the Code is important ?Cont...

• Coordination, Cooperation, Communication and Compliance

• Continually changing Regulations is not helpful

• Making Utilities (and Customers) pay more is not the only answer

Page 13: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Why has the London Code made a difference?

• Commitment– From Utility Leaders at the

highest level– From TfL Leaders– All working to the same

standards

• It’s the right thing to do• It has stimulated more

discussions between authorities and utilities

• Made changes to meet the Code AND these have improved utility services

Page 14: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Learning from the Code

• Pleased to learn the lessons from London

• Agreed minor amendments, but prepared to continually improve

• Now being rolled out as an NJUG National Code of Conduct – soon to be HAUC Code of Conduct

• Already received many requests to share signage experience and examples

Page 15: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

What part can “No dig” technology play?

Page 16: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

National Underground Assets Group (NUAG)

Page 17: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Asset Record Service – Stage 1

Owner

Owner

Owner

Owner

USER CONTACTS OWNERS

OWNERS RETURN INFORMATION

AR SERVICE

USER SUBMITS ENQUIRY

OWNER DETAILS RETURNED

USER

Note:-Each asset owner retains and manages its own data e.g.

Not stored centrally

Page 18: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Asset Record Service – Stage 2

USER

AR SERVICE

USER SUBMITS ENQUIRY

Owner

Owner

Owner

Owner

OWNERS RETURN INFORMATION

SERVICE CONTACTS OWNERS

Note:-Each asset owner retains and manages its own data ie. Not stored

centrally

Page 19: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Future Services

Owner

Owner

Owner

Owner

SERVICE RETURNS INFORMATION

SERVICE HARVESTS

DATA

FUTURE SERVICES

USER SUBMITS ENQUIRY

USER

Note:-Each asset owner retains and manages its own data ie.

Not stored centrally

Page 20: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Regulations .v. Voluntary Measures?

• It must be clear what new regulations plan to achieve?

• Must understand all the costs to implement

• Real Improvements – How do we know they have been delivered?

• Need to incentivise equally - all those working in the street to reduce disruption

Page 21: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Summary• We must all do better at street works and ALL

work together

• Innovation is the catalyst to success

• We must re-examine the way the UK regulates street works and consider self regulation as first choice

• How about a Road Works Commissioner in England to drive changes and ensure everyone who works in the street improves?

Page 22: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Is it too Difficult?I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.

Kennedy

Street Works is not Rocket science !!

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Page 23: UKSTT Breakfast Seminar NO-DIG LIVE 2010 ‘ Utility Perspectives & Concerns’ 5 th October 2010 Les Guest – CEO NJUG Ltd

Thank You

[email protected]@lesguestassociates.co.uk

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