Costain revenue exceeds £1bn
Costain has announced that revenue has exceeded £1bn for the first time in 16 years and that the year-end order book is at a record high of £2.6bn up 30%.
Scott Wilson issues interim management statement
Scott Wilson Group plc, the global integrated design and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments, has released its Interim Management Statement for the period from 15 December 2009 to date.
Grontmij wins new framework appointment with Wessex Water
Grontmij has been appointed to Wessex Water’s 5-year AMP5 framework agreement.
Martin Baggs appointed CEO of Thames Water
Martin Baggs has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Thames Water.
£85m Riverside upgrade to help protect River Thames
Thames Water has started work on a £85million upgrade at Riverside Sewage Works in east London as part of a major scheme to help improve water quality in the River Thames and produce enough renewable energy to power the entire site.
AMEC results – “another record operating performance”
AMEC PLC, which provides consultancy, engineering and project management services to the energy, power and process industries, has announced “another record operating performance” with the publication today of its results for the year ending 31st December 2009.
Balfour Beatty reports strong performance in preliminary results
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has reported a strong performance in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2009.
VT Group abandons its bid for Mouchel takeover
VT Group told the London Stock Exchange this morning that it has decided not make an offer for consultant Mouchel.
NI Water on target to complete ambitious rural wastewater scheme
NI Water has announced the start of work on the last bundle of improvements that will see the company complete 40 projects as part of its £10 million Rural Wastewater Investment Programme.
Scottish Water cuts carbon emissions by over 9,000 tonnes
Scottish Water’s third annual carbon footprint report shows the public utility has managed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by over 9,000 tonnes, largely due to its target-beating crackdown on leakage.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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