THE BRIEF
Associated Independent Stores (AIS) in Shirley were seeing a growing number of clients and staff switching to electric vehicles, both at exhibitions and during the working day. AIS needed a reliable, high-capacity EV charging solution across their car park to support this shift, without compromising on-site parking, access or the appearance of the grounds.
OUR APPROACH
Our delivery team carried out a full turnkey installation, from initial groundworks through to commissioning and go-live. Power was drawn from the site's external substation, with new supply and earthing services installed beneath the car park via new ground works. The tarmac was reinstated and car park lines repainted with dedicated EV charging bay markings, and concrete pads were installed to mount each charge point. All disturbed greenery and grass areas were made good on completion.
To protect the chargers and site users, safety bollards were installed around each unit, and a load balancing system was fitted to manage the incoming electrical supply efficiently across all charge points. Full internet connectivity and a card and app-based payment system were also installed, giving AIS a fully monitored, client-ready charging network from day one.
To protect the chargers and site users, safety bollards were installed around each unit, and a load balancing system was fitted to manage the incoming electrical supply efficiently across all charge points. Full internet connectivity and a card and app-based payment system were also installed, giving AIS a fully monitored, client-ready charging network from day one.
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Full groundworks: power and earthing services run from the site’s external substation
- Tarmac reinstatement and repainted car park lines with EV charging bay markings
- Concrete pad installation and mounting of all charge points
- Supply and installation of 22kW 3-phase fast EV chargers
- Safety bollards fitted around each charging bay
- Load balancing system for the incoming electrical supply
- Full internet connectivity for remote monitoring
- Card and app-based payment system installation
- Programming, testing and commissioning of the completed network
- Reinstatement of all greenery and grassed areas affected by the works
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Client: Associated Independent Stores (AIS)
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Sector: Commercial / Retail
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Services Delivered: EV Charging Infrastructure & Groundworks
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Location: Shirley, UK
THE RESULT
AIS now has a fully monitored, 22kW 3-phase EV charging network across their Shirley site, giving clients and staff reliable access to fast charging during exhibitions and the working day. The installation is fully integrated with card and app payment options, remotely monitored, and load-balanced to protect the site’s incoming power supply — delivered with minimal disruption to the car park and grounds.
WHY IT MATTERS
The AIS project reflects our delivery team’s ability to manage a complete, multi-disciplinary installation — from groundworks and electrical infrastructure through to payment systems and commissioning — under a single point of contact. It’s the same joined-up approach that underpins every project delivered by CIVION.