Philip Docherty

11 September 2025
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AMP8 marks a pivotal chapter for the UK water industry. The challenge has never been sharper: balancing environmental sustainability, resilient infrastructure and affordability for customers all at once. With Ofwat driving storm overflow reduction, water quality improvements and net zero commitments, the sector must embrace smarter ways of working to succeed.

This is no time for half measures. The scale of investment and scrutiny that comes with AMP8 calls for tools that deliver clarity, efficiency and confidence at every level.

Why AMP8 Demands Digital Transformation

Regulatory complexity is intensifying and legacy systems simply can't keep up with the pace. Manual reporting, fragmented data sources and delayed decision making increase risks and inefficiencies.The industry faces tightening oversight from Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the HSE. Traditional methods are simply no longer enough.

Digital transformation offers a way forward. It brings real-time visibility, robust compliance and proactive management across systems and operations.
"Using eviFile has brought benefits across the whole project supply chain, including stakeholders and regulators"

William Eyre, Head of Construction at United Utilities

eviFile: The Digital Catalyst for AMP8 Success

  • Real-Time Assurance from Field to Boardroom: eviFile transforms inspections and compliance by digitising every task and checkpoint. Teams can capture accurate data in real time, creating a secure digital audit trail with authenticated, timestamped evidence that cannot be altered.
  • Visibility Across the Asset Lifecycle: From feasibility and design through to commissioning and long-term maintenance, eviFile centralises processes and documentation. This gives organisations the ability to monitor performance, reduce risk and optimise outcomes with ease.
  • Measurable Efficiency Gains: On a major United Utilities pipeline project, eviFile cut site visits by around 20 percent and saved 4,000 hours annually through real-time data capture. The result was faster evidence generation, smoother regulator reporting and stronger project control.
  • Strengthening Compliance and Trust: With eviFile, organisations can compile complete evidence packs in seconds rather than months, giving regulators and stakeholders greater confidence. The platform also supports Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs) and helps demonstrate compliance with Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
  • A Single Source of Truth with Powerful Integrations: eviFile integrates with enterprise systems including Maximo, Ellipse, BIM tools, Primavera P6, 3D Repo and PowerBI, all managed through a flexible and configurable control panel. This seamless integration ensures data flows smoothly and insights are immediately actionable.
"Our digital partnership with eviFile has enabled us to deploy the NADC Hydrant App, delivering major efficiencies for our members while reducing the risk of illegal water extraction."

Mike Ockenden, Managing Director at NADC

Building a Future-Ready Water Sector with eviFile

  • Operational confidence at scale: Real-time visibility enables faster decision making resolved issues and reduced risk.
  • Efficient regulator engagement: Digitally consolidated evidence delivers clarity and avoids disputes.
  • Resource-smart teams: Reduced administrative burden lets engineers focus on strategic operations.
  • Resilience and sustainability by design: Integrated oversight supports investments that meet regulatory environmental and financial targets.

AMP8 Success Belongs to the Digitally Prepared

AMP8 is more than regulatory rigour, it's a call to modernise, simplify and lead. Digital tools like eviFile offer an answer, empowering water companies to move with insight, speed and accountability.

If you want to explore how eviFile can strengthen your AMP8 preparation or make compliance more intuitive and strategic feel free to reach out by clicking the link below.

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