Temporary Works Expertise - VVB Engineering

VVB provides Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and Telecommunication services for Temporary Works. We deliver site setups, providing electrics, water, lighting, security, communications, and IT and monitoring systems, and manage third party liaison to minimise demands on our customers.

Innovation where it's needed

Our experience across Temporary, Enabling and Permanent Works means we work flexibly and create innovative programme savings.

Delivering efficiencies and minimising risk

Our full lifecycle approach to projects eliminates miscommunication or misalignment between project phases, and minimises risk.

Limitless project scope

Our Temporary Works experience ranges from small site office installations to multi-million pound construction ventures.

We’re proud of our position as a Tier 2+ turnkey contractor. Our extensive Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and Telecommunications expertise, our full lifecycle approach to projects, and our team of dedicated experts, provide a wealth of expertise to call on.

This deeply ingrained knowledge, combined with a deep history of self-delivery, creates innovative Temporary Works that minimise disruption and empower construction.

Our scopes include:

Site setups
Temporary electrical distribution
Temporary pumping, dewatering and drainage
Lighting (site, safety and specialist installations)
Security and access control
Communication systems, IT and monitoring systems

Featured Projects

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Birmingham Westside Metro Extension

The tram network lies at the heart of the region’s exciting public transport integration plans.

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Bank Station Capacity Upgrade

Bank Station, in the centre of the city of London, is the fourth most congested interchange within the Underground network.

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Dartford Crossing

VVB designed and installed all telecommunications and electrical services for the integration of a video management system (VMS).

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Beddington to Rowdown

VVB was involved in the M&E systems for the cable replacement works in an existing National Grid tunnel.

Our projects

PROJECT TYPES

We take a holistic approach to construction. We're highly skilled in the provision of Enabling and Permanent Works, as well as Temporary Works.

Temporary Works
Enabling Works
Permanent Works

Temporary Works

Enabling Works

We're skilled in the movement and modification of ‘live’ assets to facilitate construction. We can replicate and relocate full or partial systems, from defining your enabling strategy, to delivering a full migration. We'll understand and deliver to your unique operational requirements, minimising disruption throughout.

Permanent Works

Our expertise extends to delivery of all types of Permanent Works fit-out. From ticket halls and public areas, to plant and equipment rooms, we're powered entirely by our own people, skills and extensive industry know-how.

SECTORS

VVB has deep expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility, we deliver infrastructure projects that keep the UK moving.

Rail
Highways
Tunnelling
Energy & Renewables

Rail

VVB delivers end-to-end solutions across the entire railway network, from major stations to multi-disciplinary rail projects. From overground, to underground and light rail systems, we keep your project on track.

Highways

There is heavy, unrelenting demand on the UK's roads and motorways. Highways handle huge traffic volumes, over long and arduous design lives. VVB designs with maintenance in mind, paving the way for project success, long after installation.

Tunnelling

There are unique challenges to be overcome in Tunnel construction. VVB began life as a specialist in tunnel works, and after two decades of experience, our expertise goes deeper than ever.

Energy & Renewables

Increasing electricity demand and the drive towards renewables are reshaping the energy landscape across the UK. VVB provides state-of-the-art engineering to empower energy projects, from design through to maintenance.

Mechanical Electrical Fire Telecomms Facilities Maintenance

Mechanical

We design, install and commission Mechanical schemes, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning to plumbing and pipework solution.

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Beddington to Rowdown

VVB was involved in the M&E systems for the cable replacement works in an existing National Grid tunnel.

Electrical

We specialise in providing high-quality electrical services for our clients, including power generation systems renewable energy systems to temporary site power and lighting.

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St Chad’s and Queensway Tunnels, Birmingham

VVB was responsible for major electrical power installations and refurbishment of the 40-year-old infrastructure.

Fire

We design and deliver fire main systems, including pumps, trace heating, lagging and fire hydrants, as well as HVAC, cladding, fire detection and suppression in accordance with ACE guidelines.

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Bell Common

VVB assisted in design and supplier selection, as well as the 550m tunnel’s M&E and communications systems.

TELECOMMS

We design and deliver communication systems, including telephones, CCTV, data cabling, public address, IP network, radio re‐broadcast, GSM mobile, VoIP, security, signal and access control.

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