Infrastructure Client Group
Established in 2010, the ICG brings together the UK’s most progressive economic infrastructure clients in partnership with the government and industry.
- Date
- 23 April 2026
- Time
- 12:00 - 13:30 BST (GMT+1)
- Location
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Online
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Overview
Traditional delivery models make collaboration difficult. Siloed transactional arrangements across complex multi-party relationships create interfaces and hand-offs that impede alignment and optimisation.
Efforts to rectify these issues are often compromised by a lack of shared interests or objectives, as well as an entrenched sequential approach to procurement and stakeholder engagement.
Conversely, effective Integration in Enterprise models has vastly improved the delivery of outcomes.
Best-practice Enterprises create the conditions where all contributing parties are aligned, and there is visibility throughout different stages and across organisations. When applied effectively, Integration supports a
fundamental change in ways of working, shifting delivery from construction to production, creating highly standardised platforms and more productive delivery processes.
This webinar is an opportunity to understand the insights gathered from the Project 13 adopter group that have helped identify and define the features of effective Integration and the associated benefits.
This will be illustrated with examples from the Anglian Water @one Alliance and the National Highways Smart Motorways Alliance
Organised by
Project 13
Project 13 is an industry-led response to infrastructure delivery models that fail not just clients and their suppliers, but also the operators and users of our infrastructure systems and networks.
Programme
12.00 - 12.10
Welcome from the chair
Dale Evans
12.10 - 12.25
Share the key elements of the new Integration Paper
John Grimm, director, Allora Infrastructure and James Redhead, infrastructure strategic advisor, Allora Infrastructure
12.25 - 12.45
Case study 1: @one Alliance
Ian Hutchinson, managing director, Anglian Water @one Alliance
12.45 - 13.05
Case study 2: Smart Motorways
Tony Slater, enterprise director, United Utilities
13.05 - 13.25
Q&A session
Facilitated by Integration Pillar Group
13.25 - 13.30
Closing summary from the chair
Dale Evans
Speakers
Ian Hutchinson
Anglian Water @one Alliance
managing director
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Ian Hutchinson
Ian Hutchinson is the Anglian Water @one Alliance Managing Director.
He has more than 25 years’ experience in engineering, project, programme management and business leadership roles gained in the UK and internationally.
This experience spans sectors including power, defence, water, and natural resources, where Ian has developed a proven track record for innovation and best practice.
Tony Slater
United Utilities
enterprise director
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Tony Slater
Tony Slater has a demonstrable history of successful project delivery and alliancing within civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
He is United Utilities' Enterprise Director and previously Managing Director of National Highways' SMP Alliance. Tony has significant experience leading and delivering motorway, rail, and light-rail programmes and projects.
Dale Evans
Allora Infrastructure
partner, chair of project 13
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Dale Evans
Dale is Chair of the Project 13 Initiative and a Partner in Allora Infrastructure.
He has led a number of industry initiatives, including the ICE Alliancing Best Practice Report and Code of Practice (2016).
Dale was formerly Managing Director of the Anglian Water alliance, responsible for overall management of the @one alliance and an Executive member of the @one Alliance Board.
Prior to this, Dale held a number of senior management roles in asset management, operations and in the development of international concession contracts. His career has included periods in the UK, the US, and New Zealand.
Dale is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Chartered Civil Engineer, and an MBA.
James Redhead
Allora Infrastructure
infrastructure strategic advisor
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James Redhead
James specialises in improving project delivery through strategic use of digital tools, technology, and information management.
He has recently held Digital Lead roles in the energy networks and water sectors and previously worked as a civil engineer on major infrastructure projects in the UK and Australia. Combining front-line delivery experience with strategic advisory,
James translates complex client needs into practical, outcome-focused solutions. He is skilled at engaging stakeholders across all levels and aligning innovation with operational realities.
John Grimm
Allora Infrastructure
director
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John Grimm
While working in the Anglian Water @one alliance, John led projects and programmes that won a variety of awards and were referenced as leading case studies for sustainable construction. During this time, he also co-wrote and then launched the ICG Alliancing Code of Practice.
Building on this experience, John established the National Highways Smart Motorways Alliance that was set-up to deliver £4.5bn of investment. He subsequently became a member of the Leadership Team, initially with responsibility for the transformation programme and latterly as the Production Director.
Since joining Allora, John has supported a variety of clients, including United Utilities, Yorkshire Water and National Grid.
As an active member of the Infrastructure Client Group (ICG) and Project 13, he is developing new approaches to support the delivery of high-performing infrastructure and create a more sustainable industry.
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