
CASE STUDY: A 650KVA supply to a new NHS Integrated Care Centre
Sewell Construction built a new NHS Integrated Care Centre in Hull, on the site of a former school. The centre provides tailored care for the elderly to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. THE CHALLENGE The Rock Team were set the task of installing the new supply using an internal 800kVA substation. Rob Davies – Project Manager - explains “The team were set the challenge of carrying out this project for the developer. Although proven to be challenging on many aspects, we

What services do Rock Surveying offer?
Rock Surveying boasts a specialist and experienced team who excel in tailoring utility mapping surveys, including underground and topographic surveys together with trial holes, to meet individual demands. Image: Trainee Surveyor, James Rocky, undertaking a topographic survey. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DETECTION Rock Surveying uses the latest scanning equipment, combining Electromagnetic and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) methods to accurately map below ground utilities and infrast

CASE STUDY: Extensive surveys for New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
The Rock Surveying team completed 3D topographical, building elevation and underground utility detection surveys. THE CHALLENGE This project is the first of its kind for Rock Surveying and is part of a new relationship with NHS property services. Work within critical areas was carried out during night hours where visitor numbers and ambulance activity was greatly reduced. Tony Onyeogo, Topographical Surveyor, explains “Our client had a very clear and thorough specification fo

The Rock approach to Health & Safety
What is the Rock approach to Health and Safety? Rock Power Connections prides itself on quality, and our approach to Health and Safety is certainly no different. We have a ‘safety first’ culture, where work safe means home safe. It’s simple but effective. Since inception, Rock Power Connections has embedded Health & Safety at the heart of the company. The Directors have always been keen to nurture a proactive approach and collective responsibility amongst all employees. Key t

CASE STUDY: Upgraded supply to an expanding caravan park
Wyldecrest Park are the UK's number one park home operator and now have 50 parks throughout the UK. THE CHALLENGE After acquiring the existing Saltmarshe Castle caravan park, they required an increased electrical supply as the site was at capacity and had plans to increase the number of caravans on the site. Colin Green, Project Manager, explains “One important factor was the location of the sub stations to be in keeping with the forest surroundings. The client relied on us f

Rock Power Connections achieves Outstanding Achilles Audit
Rock Power Connections is delighted to announce it has achieved full marks in its latest Achilles audit, which tests the operational and management capabilities of the company through a rigorous examination process. As the utility industry’s leading accreditation scheme, Achilles independently audits an organisation’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems, together with its approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. Rock Power Connections is proud to an

Electrical Connections for Commercial Estate Agents
Rock Power Connections were delighted to speak at an internal training day for Commercial Estate Agents, Fisher German at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. Taking place on Wednesday 4th July 2018, Rock’s Commercial Director, Kev Sankar, delivered an informative and engaging presentation on upgrading and installing new power supplies to commercial property, whilst introducing the firm’s complimentary sister services – Rock Surveying and Rock Clean Energy. Fisher German provide specialis

Rock Power Connections makes a splash at Annual Dragon Boat Race
Here at Rock Power Connections we strongly believe in the importance of a positive working environment, and as a family business pride ourselves on our strong team culture. That’s why, on Sunday 1st July, the Rock team were delighted to enter Worcester’s ‘Race the Dragon’, annual charity dragon boat regatta, held in aid of St. Richard’s Hospice. With just an hour of training, 38 members of the Rock Team – from Project Managers and Electrical Engineers through to office staff