A guide for planning demanding mass replacement projects
Devices used for electricity, gas, district heating and water metering are typically replaced when they reach the end of their lifecycle, regulation changes or new smart metering solutions are introduced.
Mass replacements are often multi-year projects where thousands or even hundreds of thousands of metering devices are replaced. Success requires project leadership, installations, logistics, customer communication, data and information systems to work together.
The guide explains which decisions and preparations should be made before field installations begin, helping you avoid repeat visits and keep the project moving without unnecessary delays.
Fewer surprises
Identify risks related to schedule, data, systems and installation capacity early.
A clearer leadership model
Combine structured project control with agile response when the project changes.
Better decision-making
Define metrics, monitoring and responsibilities so that the project is managed with data.
What does the guide include?
Our strategic guide covers themes that are critical for successful mass replacement projects:
- The importance of planning and a hybrid model: what to consider before delivery begins and why it can be useful to combine traditional and agile project leadership.
- Systems, integrations and IT architecture: how to describe critical systems and model the information moving between them.
- Data quality: how to improve source data quality and avoid costly repeat visits once installations begin.
- Logistics and stakeholder trust: how to ensure effective collaboration between device suppliers, contractors and system vendors.
- Customer communication: how to keep end customers informed and satisfied during the project.
- Risk management and KPI metrics: how to manage risks and define useful project metrics.