You can have planning permission, funding, and your team lined up — but without power, you’re going nowhere. Louise Sutton, Managing Director at BTS, recently spoke about one of the biggest hidden threats to development viability: the cost of new utility connections. In a growing number of areas, there simply isn’t enough capacity in the grid to support new developments. That lack of ‘juice in the system’ is leading to eye-watering reinforcement costs — often running into the millions — which can hit developers late in the process and throw entire projects into question. In this clip, Louise shares what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why understanding your site’s utility constraints from day one is no longer optional — it’s essential. At BTS, we help developers uncover and navigate these risks early, protecting both project timelines and bottom lines. 🎥 Hear it straight from Louise in this short clip. #UtilityConnections #EnergyInfrastructure #DevelopmentViability #BTSConsultancy #GridCapacity

Posted by BTS Property Consultancy at 2025-04-09 12:24:05 UTC