Infrastructure

Cluttons has built up an unrivalled understanding and expertise in the infrastructure sector, delivering consultancy and property management solutions to digital and telecoms clients as well as utilities and energy companies.
We embrace the accelerating pace of technological change together with a new focus on addressing economic and environmental challenges that will see huge investment going into building a national infrastructure for the digital age.
With our deep experience in this sector, we are uniquely placed to advise both private and public sector clients on a range of infrastructure issues. This includes digital connectivity, mobile and fixed line telecoms, electric vehicle charging, battery storage, data storage, renewables, distribution and flood defences.
We see this as a vital mission that will contribute to social inclusion, help build a more sustainable future and drive economic growth.
Connecting today for tomorrow
Future proofing real estate through digital connectivity. From future proofing to ESG, we think the conversation around connectivity needs to be moved up the agenda.

Connecting the UK
We partnered with YouGov to survey MPs and councillors about the Government’s gigabit rollout plans and the challenges involved in meeting the national targets. In addition, we surveyed businesses and consumers to gain insight into the level of understanding around gigabit capable technology and awareness of the benefits that gigabit connections can bring.

Infrastructure insights

Why 2025 will be a crucial year for energy delivery
Late last year the Government outlined how it planned to achieve clean power in the UK’s electricity grid by 2030, bringing forward the target from 2035.
Flood defence for EDF Energy’s nuclear power stations
Following the devastation of the earthquakes in Japan in 2011, Cluttons was appointed as a lead designer by EDF Energy for their Japanese Earthquake Response project in the UK.
Powering data centres: supporting SEGRO’s rapid data centre expansion
The UK’s need for data centres is growing, driven by the development of artificial intelligence and smart technology. Developers keen to create new facilities have a queue of operators ready and waiting to take schemes forward.
National Grid London Power Tunnels 2 Rewiring London
A National Grid seven year, £1 billion project, to rewire South London via deep underground tunnels.
Estate management for the UK’s largest mobile infrastructure company
Cornerstone is a leading UK mobile infrastructure services company, which was set up as a joint venture by Vodafone and Telefonica in 2012 to manage their shared operational network.
SSE: Innovating in the design of distribution substations
Cluttons has held a civil consultancy framework agreement with SSE Power Distribution since 2007. Our team has been working with SSE on wider major projects for over 25 years introducing innovations to improve the design of its new facilities, supporting them through the upgrade of their equipment across the UK.
Cluttons promotes head of infrastructure Darren Zitren to Equity Partner
Darren Zitren, Head of Infrastructure at real assets advisor Cluttons has been promoted to Equity Partner.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for property and infrastructure
The highly anticipated Budget was delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons today (Wednesday 30 October).
How Cluttons helped a leading care provider upgrade to fibre across 1,200 properties
One of the UK’s largest care home providers faced a significant challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic: a need to improve their connectivity so that residents could stay connected with family and friends at a critical time.
Flood Action Week launched to mark one year on from Storm Babet
The Environment Agency has announced that this week is officially Flood Action Week, marking one year since Storm Babet which caused chaos across the UK.
Digital connectivity: championing the delivery of infrastructure to enable the UK to compete
As the need for good digital connectivity continues to grow, so does the need for the infrastructure to support it. We talk to Belinda Fawcett, Director of Property and Estates, & General Counsel, at Cornerstone, one of the largest mobile infrastructure providers in the UK.
Mobile connectivity roll-out challenges – planning, investment, and awareness
As part of our latest research series ‘Connecting today for tomorrow’ we have been talking to experts across the sector about the importance of digital connectivity starting with Gareth Elliott, head of policy and communications at Mobile UK.
UKREiiF panel: Capacity for Connectivity – Delivering World Class Digital Infrastructure for the UK
The consumer demand for digital connectivity is clear but is the UK investing adequately to enable economic growth? Join us in the debate at UKREiiF.
Net zero doesn’t work without high-quality connectivity
The UK has been at the forefront of the world’s journey to net zero, being one of the first countries to pledge to reach the milestone by 2050.
How smart are you?
Or to put it another way. How many smart devices did you use/interact with yesterday?
The what, where and why of wayleaves
How are you reading this blog today? Is it from your laptop in the office (be that work or home) or are you on your smart phone device, whilst on the move?
The impact of climate change on flooding in the UK
The Environment Agency (EA) have previously shared that 5.2 million homes and businesses across England are at risk of flooding; that’s one in every six properties.
Understanding flood risk guarantees protection
Earlier this week the Environment Agency (EA) warned members of the public to be aware of the risk of flooding to their property. And with the Met Office forewarning of a particularly wet winter ahead (21/22) this could prove to very timely.
Flooding isn’t all about riverbanks overflowing
When you hear the word flooding does your mind quickly flash to torrential rain causing riverbanks to overtop and dams to burst?
COP26: it’s time to make a watertight investment
On 13 October 2021 the Environmental Agency published warnings on climate change and how we must all “adapt or die.”
5 post-pandemic trends shaping the Central London sales & lettings market
The COVID-19 pandemic led to dramatic changes in how we live and work and has had a huge impact on the UK housing market.
Flood risk consultancy: United Biscuits, Carlisle
After flooding at the client’s large factory site in Carlisle, for a second time in 11 years, Cluttons designed and project managed a comprehensive flood defence scheme to protect the site against future flood events.
Future office and 5G
The complexities and changes resulting from the pandemic have forced workers to adapt, expectations around working practices have changed rapidly and workplaces must evolve to keep pace.
Understanding connectivity: terminology
The terminology around Connectivity can be tricky to decode. Here our team tells us the most frequently heard terms and explains what they mean.
What is connectivity?
We answer the most commonly asked questions around connectivity.
A Code of Practice for Property Flood Resilience
Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is a key response to reducing the costs of repair, recovery time and reoccupation of buildings and thus reducing the misery and disruption caused to people and businesses affected by flooding.
Flood – payout – reinstate
Our flooding specialist and contributor to the new Code of Practice for Property Flood Resilience, Ian Paton, discusses the benefits of flood prevention schemes.
Flood risk surveys: how to get the most out of a property flood assessment
We have teamed up with FloodFlash to help commercial property owners know how to set up a flood risk analysis so they can prepare for flooding better.
Are we prepared for the impacts of climate change on flooding in the UK?
At the end of last year, The Environment Agency shared that 5.2 million homes and businesses across England are at risk of flooding, that’s one in every six properties.
Flooding – prevention is better than cure
February has already seen two storms battering the British Isles, with homes and businesses counting the cost of high winds and months’ worth of rain. Now we have Storm Jorge on the way.
Cluttons welcomes PM’s commitment to connectivity – but there are significant challenges ahead
Cluttons, the property consultancy and market leading adviser to the largest mobile operators and fixed-line providers, welcomes Boris Johnson’s commitment to making connectivity one of his top five priorities.
A well connected workplace is a win win
In an age where good connectivity has become more important to occupiers than transport links and amenities, digital infrastructure is now a key factor in the decision making process when it comes to taking on a new office space.
Flood defence: James Walker, Cumbria

Flood defence: electricity distribution client, southern region

Digital infrastructure is key to unlocking performance
In a wide-ranging discussion at today’s London Real Estate Forum, a distinguished panel of experts explored how London’s digital infrastructure is being improved so that it can effectively compete on the global stage.
Flood defence – a watertight investment
On 9 May 2019, BBC News published an article on climate change and how flood planners across the country ‘must prepare for the worst’.