Street Lighting

Everyone recognises good lighting, wherever they are, as they go about their business. Equally, everyone recognises poor lighting and the feelings of unease and insecurity it can create.

Our lighting business started with a street lighting contract in Surrey, in 1997. It has since grown into a business worth over £5.4m per annum. With more than 300,000 units under our management, we are recognised by ASLEC as being one of the UK’s 5 largest operators.

We believe in providing a world class service to our clients, which is why we are so pleased to be able to offer a one stop shop solution, encompassing design, management and maintenance.

We have the capacity to carry out a wide range of activities, including:

Structural testing
Electrical testing
Reactive repairs and emergency response
Night-time scouting
Standard column and sign installation
Passive safe column and sign installation
Routine / cyclical maintenance
Cable fault location, repairs and installation
Asset management data gathering
The ability to work in highway, rural and urban environments

Lighting Design

In April 2006, we integrated an in-house design team to support our operational service, as part of our professional services function.

Our designs include proposals of where lighting should be provided, at what levels and with which style of lighting columns and lanterns to integrate into key street scenes and conservation areas. We make recommendations for the control of lighting and reduction or elimination of obtrusive light and we maintain cost-efficient regimes.

When designing lighting, we take a holistic approach to the schemes and their environment. We consider the use of sustainable materials, light pollution, energy and the needs of local people. Our innovative technical and operational solutions also recognise people’s growing concerns with environmental issues and energy costs.

Private Finance Initiative

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Services also delivers the capital investment programme and maintenance for three street lighting Private Finance Initiative (PFI) concessions including Sunderland, South Tyneside and Derby.