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News and Project Updates
Explore the latest project updates, company news and industry insights from Comms Group.
Updates From Across the Business
Our news section shares updates from across Comms Group, including company announcements, project milestones, industry developments, safety initiatives, team news and insights from the wider infrastructure sector.
As the business continues to grow as a nationwide multi-utility contractor, this is where we share what we are working on, what we are learning and how we are continuing to develop.


Comms Group Wins Innovation and Transformation Award 🏆
We are proud to announce that Comms Group has won the Innovation and Transformation Award at the 2026 Yorkshire Business Awards. The award recognises the progress we have made in transforming our business while continuing to find smarter, safer and more efficient ways to deliver telecommunications infrastructure. Over recent years, Comms Group has invested significantly in its people, technology, equipment and operational capabilities. By strengthening our in-house expertise
Alex Milburn
Jul 261 min read


2026 - Comms Group Achieves ISO Certification
Comms Group achieved ISO certification across quality, environmental, information security and health and safety management systems. In 2026, Comms Group achieved ISO certification across a number of key management systems, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued growth. The certifications reflect Comms Group's commitment to operating with clear processes, strong controls and consistent standards across the business. Comms Group achieved certification acros
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2026 - Comms Group Becomes SafeContractor Approved
Comms Group achieved SafeContractor approval, reflecting the company's continued commitment to health, safety, compliance and responsible infrastructure delivery. In 2026, Comms Group achieved SafeContractor approval, marking an important step in the continued development of the business. SafeContractor approval demonstrates that Comms Group has the required health and safety procedures, documentation and management controls in place to support safe and compliant delivery acr
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2026 - Power Project Delivered in North Yorkshire on Behalf of NPG
Comms Group supported a power infrastructure project in North Yorkshire on behalf of Northern Powergrid, delivering civils and utility support in a live infrastructure environment. In 2026, Comms Group supported a power infrastructure project in North Yorkshire on behalf of Northern Powergrid. The project involved utility infrastructure works in a live power environment, requiring careful planning, safe delivery and coordination with client requirements. Power projects demand
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2026 - Nationwide EV Charging Installs on Behalf of InstaVolt
Comms Group supported nationwide EV charging installation works on behalf of InstaVolt, helping deliver the infrastructure required for the UK's growing electric vehicle network. In 2026, Comms Group supported nationwide EV charging installation works on behalf of InstaVolt. As demand for electric vehicle charging continues to grow, reliable infrastructure delivery is essential. EV projects require careful planning, civils capability, utility coordination and safe working pra
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2025 - Nationwide Full Fibre Build Contracts Secured for Grain Connect
Comms Group secured contracts to support nationwide full fibre builds on behalf of Grain Connect, strengthening its role in the delivery of UK digital infrastructure. In 2025, Comms Group secured contracts to support nationwide full fibre build activity on behalf of Grain Connect. The contracts represented another important step in the company's continued growth and its role in supporting the delivery of high-speed digital infrastructure across the UK. The works included supp
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2025 - Skelton Grange Street Lighting Project
Comms Group supported the Skelton Grange street lighting project, delivering infrastructure works to support safer and more reliable lighting across the site. In 2025, Comms Group supported the delivery of street lighting works at Skelton Grange. The project involved infrastructure works to support the installation and improvement of street lighting, helping provide safer, more reliable and better-connected lighting across the site. Street lighting projects require careful co
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2024 - 24-Hour Emergency Response Services Delivered on Behalf of Virgin Media
Comms Group provided 24-hour emergency response services on behalf of Virgin Media, covering two counties and supporting urgent network repair and civils activity. In 2024, Comms Group delivered 24-hour emergency response services on behalf of Virgin Media, covering two counties and supporting urgent works across live network infrastructure. Emergency response delivery requires rapid mobilisation, experienced teams and the ability to work safely under pressure. When faults, d
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2024 - Multiple Full Fibre Rollouts Delivered in Frankfurt, Germany
Comms Group carried out multiple full fibre rollout projects in Frankfurt, supporting the delivery of high-speed digital infrastructure in one of Europe's major commercial centres. In 2024, Comms Group carried out multiple full fibre rollout projects in Frankfurt, Germany, supporting the delivery of modern digital infrastructure in one of Europe's most important commercial and data-driven regions. The works involved supporting full fibre network delivery across live environme
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2023 - Tier One Contract Secured With KCOM Home Connections
Comms Group secured a tier one contract with KCOM for Home Connections, supporting the delivery of customer connection works across Hull and East Yorkshire. In 2023, Comms Group secured a tier one contract with KCOM for Home Connections, marking an important milestone in the continued growth of the business. The contract involved supporting customer connection works across Hull and East Yorkshire, helping connect homes and businesses to KCOM's network. Home connection program
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2022 - 100km 432f Trunk Route Delivered on Behalf of euNetworks
Comms Group supported the delivery of a 100km 432f trunk route from a data centre in Slough to the south coast, connecting critical digital infrastructure to subsea cable networks. In 2022, Comms Group supported the delivery of a major 100km 432f trunk route on behalf of euNetworks. The route ran from a data centre in Slough to the south coast, helping connect critical data infrastructure with subsea cable networks. Projects of this scale require detailed planning, strong tec
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2021 - Multiple Full Fibre Builds on Behalf of Virgin Media
Comms Group delivered multiple full fibre build projects on behalf of Virgin Media, supporting the expansion of high-speed network infrastructure across the UK. In 2021, Comms Group supported multiple full fibre build projects on behalf of Virgin Media, helping deliver high-speed network infrastructure across a number of locations. The works involved supporting the delivery of new fibre infrastructure through civils, cabling, duct and chamber works, reinstatement and associat
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2020 - Major CityFibre Rollout Across Yorkshire
Comms Group supported major CityFibre full fibre rollout activity across Yorkshire, helping deliver next-generation digital infrastructure to homes and businesses. In 2020, Comms Group supported a major CityFibre rollout across Yorkshire, contributing to the delivery of full fibre infrastructure across key towns and cities in the region. The project formed part of a wider programme to improve digital connectivity and provide homes, businesses and communities with access to fa
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read


2018 - Nationwide Hilton Hotel BT WiFi Rollout
Comms Group supported the nationwide rollout of BT WiFi infrastructure across Hilton hotel sites, helping improve connectivity for guests, staff and business users across the UK. In 2018, Comms Group supported the delivery of a nationwide BT WiFi rollout across Hilton hotel locations throughout the UK. The project involved working across live hotel environments where planning, communication and careful coordination were essential. Hotel sites present unique challenges, with w
Alex Milburn
Jul 231 min read
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