Building for the next generation
As a commercial developer, you're at the heart of projects that are shaping our country. And the decisions you make regarding communications for your project are vital.
That's why you need to work with us.
By connecting to our network you'll be offering your customers the widest selection of communications providers and services available. And they'll be supported by more than 21,000 field engineers working throughout the country to maintain it. We're ploughing in £2.5billion to bring super-fast broadband within reach of two-thirds of the UK by 2015.
As well as being able to alter existing networks affected by your project, working with us will help to:
- Make your development more attractive
- Get your properties ready for super-fast fibre access
- Take the pain out of installing networks on-site
But it's not just the quality, reliability and reach of our network that makes it the obvious choice. There's also our knowledge.
You've already got enough things to worry about and manage. So every decision you make has to be right - or it could mean wasted time and money.
By working with us, we'll guide you through everything you need to do, and support you every step of the way. Together, we can plan, design and build a network to ensure your customers have access to the latest services offered by the widest range of suppliers.
What do I do now?
If you're working on a building project you may need to build, alter or upgrade the communications infrastructure serving it. Before you even begin planning, your first port of call should be the next steps section.
There, you'll get an overview of each of the main stages you need to go through when you're developing or connecting to our network. There are also direct links to more detailed information on our portal, including:
- Installation diagrams with information and construction details required to lay duct, build jointing chambers and provide cables into and in the property.
- Design rules: Openreach planning guide to help if you need to predetermine where our network should be located. This will have to be agreed with the Openreach Newsite office.
- Builder's guide to telecommunications infrastructure and installation with step by step instructions for planning and carrying out work. View it now »
- Working for BT you'll need to enter into a contract with BT if you are carrying out any installation work on behalf of Openreach.
- Wayleaves (consent in writing) for an overview of the legal rights Openreach requires in order to position network on private and public property.
- Payment Policies and HBF Agreement summarising the agreement between BT and the House Builders Federation.
- Openreach policy for on-site workers associated with new build work so you get the best possible communications facilities.
Other ways we can help
Duct and cabling
We'll supply the material items required to build and install the Openreach network on your site.
On-site help
Once you've started work, one of our Newsite representatives will visit your site on a regular basis and become your dedicated point of contact, providing technical advice relating to the network installation.
Let us install your on-site structured wiring
If you need any additional infrastructure work, we'll visit your site, discuss your requirements, agree a specification and give you a written quotation for any build services you require.
Your first port of call in any development is your local Newsite office. Contact us and we'll help make sure your project goes as smoothly as possible. Find your nearest Newsite office