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Why every development needs advanced metering infrastructure

A guide to AMI by

3bn litres

daily water wasted in England and Wales due to leaky pipes

6bn litres

daily water shortage in England alone by 2055

17%

Ofwat water leakage reduction target set for 2030

Smarter metering.

Better outcomes.

Built in as standard.

We believe homebuilders shouldn’t have to decide to opt-in to innovation, efficiency, and compliance. That’s why we include Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as standard across all our NAV sites.

AMI unlocks real-time insights, reduces development costs, improves customer satisfaction, and supports environmental goals, all while future-proofing sites against rising regulatory demands.

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Why your development
needs AMI

The benefits of adopting AMI and smart metering go far beyond automated meter reading and national leakage reduction. We see developers gaining significant benefits across the whole of the construction process, helping to redress increased build cost, lower margins, and a difficult house-building market that’s currently being squeezed

Build smarter, not bigger

Real-time network insights allow you to optimise water infrastructure, enabling higher density builds on constrained sites and supporting more efficient Section 104/106 adoption.

Lower upfront costs and admin burden

Digital integration removes the need for meter readers, manual processes, and complex site coordination, reducing both costs and construction delays.

ESG and Net Zero Ready

Demonstrate environmental leadership with data-driven water efficiency and lower carbon utility operations, supporting GRESB, ISO 14001, and Future Homes Standard targets.

Data-driven decisions

Get access to actionable insights that help you and your utility partners forecast demand, optimise investments, and enhance resident services.

Gain a competitive edge

Meet and exceed water efficiency standards (Part G), and stand out in the market with sustainable, smart-enabled homes.

Reduce infrastructure charges

AMI supports reductions in infrastructure charges by evidencing lower demand and more efficient network management.

“We identified a usage spike of 7,000+ litres/day due to a faulty toilet. Fixed within hours, saving thousands of litres and avoiding a billing issue.”
Managed Housing, UK
“A 75,000-litre/day leak was detected within 24 hours on a 30-home development. It was resolved within 30 hours, avoiding delays and unplanned costs.”
Tom Paton, Project Manager, Leep Utilities
“Leep’s AMI alerted us to over 11,000 litres/day on the landlord supply. A faulty PRV was found and fixed, reducing usage to two hundred litres/day.”
Facilities Manager, Prestigious Residential Tower, London

How the homebuyer
will benefit from AMI

Levelling up customer service and satisfaction with AMI

Usage visibility via customer portals and mobile apps

Real-time alerts for leaks and excessive usage

Fairer billing based on actual consumption

Supports sustainable living, with a focus on long-term water stewardship

“Leep’s AMI alerted us to over 11,000 litres/day on the landlord supply. A faulty PRV was found and fixed, reducing usage to two hundred litres/day.”

Facilities Manager, Prestigious Residential Tower, London

The positive environmental and regulatory impact of AMI

AMI offers significant environmental benefits by promoting energy efficiency, reducing waste, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources.

Reduces water waste and non-revenue water (NRW)

Eliminates manual readings, cutting operational CO₂

Improves long-term planning through real-time flow data

Supports compliance with Ofwat, EA, DEFRA, and Future Homes policy

Why Leep?

“Leep’s AMI solution delivers more than just smart meters, it unlocks cost savings, better buyer experience, and smarter, greener infrastructure.”

Brian Loft, Operations Director, Leep Utilities

We include AMI as standard in every NAV proposal. No hidden fees. No need to ask.

Want to find out more? Request a call with one of our NAV experts or download our developer brochure to see how AMI can transform your next site.

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