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about us

Expert-led energy consultancy

We draw our expertise from over 20 years’ experience in designing, building, installing, operating and maintaining many of the UK’s largest city-centre district energy schemes.

Passionate about quality, we prioritize customer satisfaction, delivering accurate advice that exceeds expectations. Committed to expertise, we offer unparalleled services and a practitioner-led approach.

Dialogue Facilitation

Facilitate transparent dialogue on Heat Networks' challenges, emphasizing our successful track record in quality-driven schemes to inform discussions effectively.

Pre-construction Optimization

Emphasize advantages linked to enhanced pre-construction information, underscoring its role in project optimization and risk mitigation.

Compliance Advocacy

Advocate for CDM best practices, highlighting the importance of expert guidance in ensuring project compliance and success.

Cost Reduction

Drive down buried infrastructure costs to bolster district heating scheme feasibility, fostering their growth, while enhancing risk awareness and management in urban settings.

our services

3DTD’S BEST PRACTICE GUIDE

3DTD's guide enhances awareness, informs clients, consultants, contractors on cost-effective, quality-driven process for network planning.

ADVANCED FEASIBILITY STUDIES

With over 20 years’ experience in designing, building, installing, operating and maintaining district energy schemes we are unique consultants in our field.

DETAILED DESIGN

Gaining the necessary; Mechanical, Civil, Coordination and Construction/Delivery experience, takes many years/projects to develop, which is why 3DTD is a Specialist Consultancy.

CAD SERVICES

3D Technical Design Ltd have built an exceptional reputation in supplying specialist CAD design and technical services to the Heat Network sector.

case studies

From Exeter to RAF Fylingdale and beyond, our expertise has helped implement the right high quality design and consultancy solutions our clients expect.

RAF Fylingdale

Above-ground pipe route: expansion, stress assessment

3DTD assessed expansion, stress for CPV's RAF Fylingdales base's new above-ground pipe route. Analysis followed BS EN13480 standards.

York University

Designing a 2km long heat network scheme

2km pipe route from Innovation Way to University of York East Campus. Specialist DH engineer led design for Vital Energi.

Trent City Council

Developing a city-wide heat network

3DTD partnered with SoTCC and Nordic Heat, delivering practitioner-led buried network. Services include RIBA stages, procurement, and construction support.

Bristol City Council (BCC)

Bristol's District Heating design

3DTD provided pre-construction design for Temple Meads District Heating network and extended it to Redcliffe, managing stakeholder and technical coordination.

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