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

Talk title coming soon
Clare Montgomery, Subject Matter Specialist - CAD - SSEN Transmission

Why the Information Management Initiative is important for utility owners and operators
Rachel Heaton, Engagement Manager, GS1 UK & Vice Chair - nima

Talk title coming soon
To be announced

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
Rachel Heaton
Rachel Heaton, Engagement Manager, GS1 UK & Vice Chair - nima
Clare Montgomery
Clare Montgomery, Subject Matter Specialist - CAD - SSEN Transmission