Strategic design in a shifting regulatory landscape
Transcend in the UK
The UK water sector is entering a period of major change. With AMP8 underway, new investment ahead, and regulatory reform in progress—including the planned consolidation of Ofwat—utilities are being asked to deliver infrastructure that is cost-effective, sustainable, and transparent.
Transcend works with UK utilities and engineering firms to modernize early-stage design. By embedding local engineering standards and producing complete, data-rich design packages, TDG helps teams cut rework, align with regulators, and make stronger decisions from planning through delivery.
Why Urgency is Everything
AMP8 and Beyond
AMP8 is driving utilities to accelerate delivery, embrace digital readiness, and build resilience into their plans. TDG helps by standardizing outputs, embedding standards into early workflows, and freeing internal capacity—so projects move faster without sacrificing engineering fidelity.
New Regulatory Realities
The consolidation of Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and other regulators into a single body signals a shift toward accountability and transparency. With structured, traceable design logic and BIM-integrated outputs, TDG provides the auditable evidence and credibility utilities will need to meet these expectations.
AMP9 & Future-Proofing
AMP9 will test how well utilities can make strong decisions upfront—and prove they can deliver on them. Success will depend on transparent investment cases, efficient workflows, and plans that hold up under scrutiny. TDG enables this discipline by generating auditable, data-rich design packages that align stakeholders early and keep delivery on track throughout the cycle.
WHO We work With
Transcend is working with utilities, consultants, and technology suppliers to use better design to deliver better solutions. Our platform is being used to:
Decrease time from need identification to solution selection
Evaluate multiple possible solutions at the earliest stages
Automate inputs to CapEx, OpEx, carbon footprint, and other estimates
Ensure consistency in approach from all stakeholders in the design-build process
Let’s talk about how Transcend can optimize your planning & design processes
We work with teams across infrastructure—helping them move smarter and faster where it matters most. Book a consultation to learn how we can support your next project.
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