As part of the UK’s largest infrastructure project, the HS2 EKFB Joint Venture (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall) is setting new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, and digital integration. A vital part of that success has been the implementation of Vislock’s Digital Service Protection Platform, which has transformed the way Permit to Dig processes are managed across the project.
Since adopting Vislock, EKFB has successfully issued over 1000 digital permits — achieving a 100% record of zero service strikes. This milestone showcases the effectiveness of Vislock’s technology in driving safer excavation management and stronger control of underground utilities.
The HS2 EKFB team recognised the need for a unified, digital approach to manage excavation permits and utility protection activities across its vast worksites. Vislock’s Service Protection Platform provided exactly that — a secure, fully digital workflow that simplifies every stage of the permit process.
Key benefits include:
Digitised Permit to Dig Process – Replacing traditional paper-based systems with an automated, cloud-based workflow.
Integrated Utility Data – Allowing teams to view and verify service information directly within the permit process.
Controlled User Access – Ensuring that only authorised personnel can create, review, and approve permits.
Real-Time Oversight – Giving project managers full visibility of all active permits and excavation zones.
Through the integration of Vislock, EKFB has seen:
Faster, more accurate permit approvals.
Improved coordination between service protection teams and field operations.
Elimination of utility strikes and associated delays.
A complete digital audit trail for compliance and accountability.
With over 1000 successful permits already issued and no service strikes, EKFB’s adoption of Vislock is a clear example of how digital transformation directly enhances safety, productivity, and confidence on complex infrastructure projects.