Business Briefing

Background

AMP5 promises investment of £22 billion, customer expectations are rising and legislative demands increasing. Climate change and population growth are imposing huge pressures on the industry and seemingly everyone is calling for more innovation. All this against the backdrop of the current economic turmoil making obtaining finance for the water companies more difficult.

The ownership of the water companies is continuing to change (Northumbrian Water has just been sold and HSBC is seeking to sell Cambridge Water) and new players are entering the market.

The new regulatory period (AMP5 in England and Wales) is well underway and already thoughts are being prepared on what AMP6 may look like.

The publication of the Government's Water Bill is still on track for December 2011, with MPs recently debating water legislation and flood management in Parliament.

The business briefing has been designed to keep you abreast of developments in the water industry and help identify the emerging opportunities for your company.

Why now?

Change continues at a rapid pace in the water industry. The new regulatory period, AMP5, is well underway. Although, on the face of it, all water companies have the same goals, thinking of them as a homogeneous entity is unhelpful and misleading. All the water utilities are seeking the most efficient, and (in most cases) profitable ways of delivering their AMP5 programmes but they are all calling for different things. Behind this diversity lies a wide variety of procurement strategies currently employed by water companies. Understanding these differences and what they mean is vital to success in this rewarding business sector.By understanding the drivers for change, the legislative backdrop and the requirements of AMP5 future developments and opportunities can be predicted.

Benefits

• keep abreast of changes to legislation and regulatory policy
• gain an "external" perspective on issues affecting the water industry
• understand the implications of Government policy decisions
• support your strategic planning process
• identify opportunities for technical innovation
• its an opportunity for your management team to debate the way forward

The style

A concise briefing, specific to the needs of your company. The duration and style can be tailored to suit your requirements. Perhaps a formal presentation to your board is required or an interactive debate on the industries investment plans.
Alternatively training sessions can be run for new members of your team. Full hand outs will of course be provided.

The briefings are designed to be both time and cost effective with prices from £500.

The way forward

Please contact us now discuss your needs.