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Advancing Asset Management Maturity at Cadent Gas
Explore the concept of Asset Management maturity and its impact on organisational success in this insightful case study post.
“What stood out most was their clear understanding of our goal and purpose to undertake this work.”
We identified several best practices and areas of excellence within Cadent’s asset management approach.
The engagement provided strategic direction tailored to Cadent’s ongoing organizational transformation
Contract objectives
Cadent Gas is the UK’s largest gas distribution network, serving over 11 million customers across North West England, the Midlands, East of England, and North London. As an ISO 55001 certified organization, Cadent is a leader in the energy sector, managing vast and complex infrastructure with a focus on continuous improvement in Asset Management practices.
Cadent aspire to become a “World Class” asset management organization. By 2024, internal assessments placed their Asset Management Maturity level at approximately Level 3 across the 39 subjects of Asset Management. However, to validate these self-assessments and to define next steps for strategic advancement, Cadent required an external, independent review.
Activity Description
Cadent engaged The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd. (TWPL) to review and validate their internal self-assessment methodology and to provide recommendations for achieving higher maturity.
Our team comprising Tony Thomas, a former Director of Asset Management and Performance with over 40 years’ experience in the power utility industry, and Gabriel Kirwan, ISO 55000 committee member and Institute of Asset Management professional were deployed to carry out;
– Insightful Document Reviews: We conducted a deep-dive analysis of Cadent’s Asset Management documentation to uncover how risk and performance are assessed across the business. This crucial phase established the framework of existing systems and clarified their scope, laying the foundation for targeted on-site investigations. It also informed the development of probing questions for our interactive interviews and workshops.
– Interactive Maturity Assessments: Cadent’s self-assessment process was benchmarked against the IAM’s maturity model using our proven interview and data validation toolkit. Through structured dialogues, we looked beyond the written protocols to reveal actual practices, test assumptions, and uncover both hidden strengths and potential vulnerabilities. Our hands-on approach, delivered by seasoned asset management practitioners, ensured a true reflection of operational maturity.
– Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: We carried out 17 cross-functional interviews to evaluate the horizontal integration of asset management across departments. Our approach applied the IAM’s standardized methodology, enhanced by Woodhouse-developed diagnostic tools to examine system connectivity, enablement, and practical effectiveness—extending well beyond ISO 55001 compliance.
– Ground-Level Walkthroughs: On-site sessions with project, network, and field teams offered real-world insight into how asset management principles translate into daily operations. These discussions, stripped of technical jargon, focused on tangible outcomes, highlighting both best practices and gaps where improvements could deliver significant value. Many actionable ideas emerged directly from frontline staff.
– Targeted Strategic Reporting: We delivered a comprehensive report and roadmap, including detailed findings, actionable recommendations, and a clear path forward. Our insights addressed maturity development, system alignment with global standards, and opportunities for improved resilience, integration, and strategic execution. The result: a prioritized, practical plan for elevating Cadent’s asset and risk management performance.
Project Outcomes
- Cadent’s internal self-assessment methodology was found to be robust, fair, and reflective of actual maturity levels.
- We identified several best practices and areas of excellence within Cadent’s asset management approach.
- Recommendations focused on targeted improvements rather than broad-scale changes—enabling efficient, high-impact advancements.
- The engagement provided strategic direction tailored to Cadent’s ongoing organizational transformation.
This engagement reaffirmed Cadent’s maturity positioning and empowered leadership with actionable steps for targeted advancement. Moving forward, Cadent is considering further collaboration with Woodhouse in areas such as:
– Asset Management Roadmapping
– Excellence Training Programs
Whether you’re looking to validate your current capabilities, identify targeted improvement areas, or build a roadmap to world-class asset management, The Woodhouse Partnership brings the experience, insight, and tools to help you get there. Let’s work together to unlock the full potential of your Asset Management systems. Contact us now.
We chose TWPL to undertake our project due to their extensive experience and proven expertise in asset management solutions specifically within the energy sector.
Our experience with TWPL on this project has been highly positive. Their project management approach was both structured and flexible, allowing us to stay on track while adopting to changing requirements.
TWPL demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout, bringing valuable insights and best practices that elevated the overall execution of our plans. What stood out most was their clear understanding of our goal and purpose to undertake this work. They took the time to go through our documentation and fully grasped our objectives.
Communication was consistently open, transparent, and responsive, creating a strong sense of trust and alignment from start to finish. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome of our collaboration with TWPL. The project was delivered on time and met all key objectives.
We are considering continuing our collaboration with TWPL to further enhance our asset management capabilities. Their depth of knowledge, practical tools, and strategic approach have proven to be highly effective, and we see excellent value in building on this foundation. This ongoing partnership reflects our commitment to becoming a world-class asset management organisation.
Mashid Ahmadi
Asset Investment Senior Engineer, Cadent Gas
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