• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Small builders
• Carpentry workshops
• Trade contractors
• Large builders
• Civil contractors
• Construction groups
• Multi-site trade networks
• Industrial fitout operators
• Rising equipment and workshop energy use
• Difficult contract terms• Seasonal variability
• Charging tools and machinery
• Limited time for plan reviews
• Managing site connections
• High temporary demand
• Multi-site contract alignment
• Limited usage visibility
• Complex procurement requirements
Energy is used for workshop lighting, power tools, equipment charging and temporary site power. Larger construction sites also rely on HVAC systems for site offices, cranes, lifts and machinery that draw higher loads.
Costs change as projects move through different stages. Early phases require basic site power, while later stages need higher loads for machinery, HVAC, tools and lighting. Seasonal temperature changes also increase heating or cooling needs on site.
Small trade businesses can reduce costs by comparing plans regularly, managing workshop equipment usage, upgrading lighting, organising off-peak charging for batteries and reviewing contract terms before expiry.
High consumption is usually caused by temporary HVAC in site sheds, cranes, lifts, large machinery, compressors and extensive lighting. Running multiple high-load items at the same time can increase peak demand charges.
Firms can reduce costs by aligning contract end dates, reviewing tariffs, tracking site-by-site usage, staggering equipment operation and using energy insights to identify peak periods. Upgrading temporary lighting and managing HVAC also improves efficiency.
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