United Utilities

They are

  • The UK’s largest listed water company, which also operates and maintains utility assets, including wastewater, electricity and gas.
  • A FTSE 100 company with a turnover of £2 billion.
  • Providers of facilities and expertise to over 20 million people worldwide.

They needed….

  • A site capable of being as reliable as it is vast.
  • A development in partnership with their chosen CMS – RedDot enterprise, with scope for administration by a large number of editors.
  • Features to offer commercially-viable customer service enhancements.

We provided…

An intensive programme of work and ongoing 24/7 support, ensuring that everyone from site editors, to customers now enjoys a seamless experience.

How we did it…

  • Large-scale stakeholder workshops to explore multi-party needs.
  • Usability studies and testing.
  • Comprehensive design of main website and intranet.
  • A range of bespoke tools, including a water use and carbon calculator.
  • 24/7 support 365 days of the year.

And the end result…?

  • Increase in traffic 15-20% in the 6 months since launch.
  • A reduction in both carbon footprint and printing costs through the displaying of the annual report online.
  • Increased online reporting of leaks.
  • Intranet site has improved collaboration and communication throughout the organisation.

See the United Utilities site at www.unitedutilities.com