Driving efficiency through standardisation and information management

19 May 2026
Infrastructure Delivery Stage

With growing complexity in utility infrastructure projects and increasing demands for transparency, cost control and sustainability, utility network owners must evolve how they manage information and deliver consistent outcomes. This session will examine how standardised processes, data structures and digital information management can streamline operations, reduce duplication and improve decision-making across the asset lifecycle..


Chair welcome and introduction
Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week

Standardising assets to improve productivity in design and build
Richard Sutton, Head of Engineering and Products - United Utilities/Enterprise
Darren Hollins, Head of Engineering Disciplines - United Utilities

IM4Power smarter information management: unlocking efficiencies in the transmission supply chain
Scott Prichard, Lead Digital Information Manager - SSEN Transmission

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Rachel Heaton, Engagement Manager, GS1 UK & Vice Chair - nima

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Chairperson
Rob Horgan
Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Darren Hollins
Darren Hollins, Head of Engineering Disciplines - United Utilities
Richard Sutton
Richard Sutton, Head of Engineering and Products - United Utilities/Enterprise
Scott Prichard
Scott Prichard, Lead Digital Information Manager - SSEN Transmission
Rachel Heaton
Rachel Heaton, Engagement Manager, GS1 UK & Vice Chair - nima