Metering rollouts
Programme planning and management for new and replacement meter rollouts, including phasing, area sequencing and resource planning.
Services
Metering delivery and
project management
We help municipalities and utilities deliver metering programmes that are planned properly, executed consistently and recorded accurately.
Core service 1
Metering Projects
End-to-end management of water and electricity metering projects, from site identification to verified close-out.
Installation programme management
Coordination and oversight of installation contractors and teams, daily progress control, quality checks and exception handling.
Meter and site audits
Structured field audits to verify meter details, site conditions, installation quality and data accuracy against municipal records.
Programme delivery
Overall management of multi-area or multi-phase metering programmes, aligned to client budgets, timelines and reporting cycles.
Data verification and handover
Reconciling field data with billing and asset records so completed work can be relied on.
Core service 2
Project Management
Disciplined project management for metering programmes, run on Acucomm’s in-house platforms.
Project planning and scheduling
Scope, work breakdown, programme, milestones and resource plans.
Contractor and stakeholder coordination
Single point of coordination between the client, contractors, field teams and other stakeholders.
Progress reporting
Regular, evidence-based reporting on progress, quality, risks and issues for project owners and oversight structures.
Risk, issue and change control
Early identification and management of delays, access problems, scope changes and quality issues.
Project documentation and close-out
Complete records, audit trail and close-out reports at the end of each phase.
Consultancy
Independent metering consultancy
Acucomm advises municipalities and utilities before and during metering programmes – from strategy and feasibility through procurement support and technical due diligence.
Metering strategy and feasibility
Helping define the case for metering investment, technology choices, phasing and expected outcomes.
Revenue protection and loss-reduction audits
Structured reviews of losses, exceptions and field conditions to identify where revenue and data are leaking.
Tender and specification writing
Drafting clear technical specifications and tender documents so metering projects are procurable and deliverable.
Technical due diligence
Independent assessment of proposed systems, designs and implementations before commitment or handover.
Smart and prepaid metering advisory
Advice on prepaid vending, STS considerations and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) within a project context.
Vendor evaluation
Structured comparison of meters, systems and suppliers against the client’s technical and commercial requirements.
Municipal and utility advisory
Practical guidance for municipal managers, technical teams and revenue departments on metering programmes and delivery models.
Meter supply via partners
Meters and equipment, sourced through partners
Where a project needs meters or metering equipment, Acucomm sources and supplies them through its OEM and supplier partners. Acucomm is not the manufacturer – we coordinate the right specification, procurement, quality checks, logistics and installation support so supply fits the delivery programme.
Specification and selection
Matching meter and device types to the project’s technical, STS and operational requirements.
Procurement coordination
Working with OEM and supplier partners on lead times, quantities, packaging and delivery into the programme.
Quality checks
Checks on received stock so devices entering the field match the approved specification.
Logistics and installation support
Aligning supply with rollout sequencing, contractor allocation and on-site installation needs.
Supporting services
As part of metering projects
Where a project requires it, we provide supporting services alongside delivery:
Training
Training for client staff and field teams on project processes, audits and use of project data.
Systems integration
Advising on how field and project data connects with existing billing, vending and asset systems.
Who we work with
Municipalities and utilities
Metropolitan, district and local municipalities, water boards, and electricity and water utilities across South Africa.
Let’s scope your project
Tell us what you need delivered and we will respond with a clear approach.