Temporary Energy Centre for 762-Home New Build Development
The Challenge
A large-scale new-build development comprising of 762 homes, required a robust temporary heating solution capable of supplying heat across multiple phases, including early-stage construction and the live show homes.
Traditional temporary heating options could not provide:
- The
scalability required to match the gradual build-out of the site.
- The
reliability needed for a complex multi-zone heat network.
- The
engineering flexibility for bespoke client requirements such as custom
telemetry, chemical-free water treatment, and integration with client heat
metering.
The client needed a partner with the capability to design,
build, install, and manage a fully bespoke, scalable temporary energy centre
that would evolve with the site.
Cross Rental Services Solution
Cross Rental Services designed and installed a custom-built temporary energy centre, engineered specifically to support the phased development of this project. The solution was created from the ground up to be scalable, highly reliable, and fully integrated into the site’s heat network strategy.
Key Elements of the Engineering-Led Solution:
- 4 × 100kW modular boiler units
Utilised to deliver a high turndown ratio, enabling heat output to scale up seamlessly as new plots come online. - Bespoke plantroom container
Custom-built to house all ancillary equipment, including:- Manifold header for connecting modular boiler units
- Heat exchanger for hydraulic separation from district system
- Twin-head pump sets on primary & secondary
- Primary side buffer vessel maintaining 65°C on secondary side flow
- Primary system expansion
- Chemical-free water treatment
- Pressurisation unit for district network
- Fully fenced compound
With integrated sound attenuation, lighting, and secure access to support safe 24/7 operation. - Technical commissioning support
On-site engineering teams worked closely with the client to problem-solve and support commissioning of HIUs, including provision of heating for the site’s show homes. - Temporary electrical distribution
Designed, supplied, and installed to meet project power requirements. - Client heat meter installation
Integrated along with custom remote telemetry, including a special request for power-loss alarm functionality. - Enhanced insulation
Additional insulation installed within the boiler modules to improve heat retention and efficiency. - Fuel management
Fully managed diesel supply of Industrial Heating Oil to ensure continuous operation.
This was a deeply collaborative project, delivered by an integrated Cross Rental Services team including the Technical Director, Build Project Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Sales Manager; ensuring the installation met all mechanical, electrical, logistical, and client-specific requirements.
The Outcome
The bespoke temporary energy centre provided this new build housing development with a future-proof, phase-ready heating solution that aligned perfectly with the development’s construction schedule. The modular design meant heating capacity could be increased smoothly as each new section of housing was completed, eliminating downtime and ensuring continuous, reliable operation.
For more information or to discuss your temperature control needs, contact us on 0808 169 1919 or email [email protected].
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Overview
- Seamless scalability for all 762 homes across multiple build phases.
- Reliable heat supply for construction teams and fully commissioned show homes.
- Custom-built system integrated flawlessly with the site’s heat network.
- Reduced operational risk thanks to engineering-led planning, enhanced telemetry, and secure compound design.
- Optimised efficiency and performance through enhanced insulation, chemical-free water treatment, and precise heat metering.
