Balfour Beatty target of new takeover bid?
Balfour Beatty is the target of a possible bid by the John Laing Infrastructure Fund in a move which could see the breakup of the UK’s largest construction company, according to a report in yesteday’s Sunday Times.
Kier launches takeover bid for Mouchel
Kier group has this morning confirmed that it has launched a takeover bid for Mouchel.
Aqualogy buys university “ice pigging” spin-out
A Bristol-based company that uses innovative technology for cleaning the inside of pipes has been acquired by water management specialists, Aqualogy Environment Limited for an undisclosed sum.
United Utilities jv wind farm plans scaled back
Scout Moor Wind Farm Expansion Limited (SMWFEL) is to remove and relocate some of its planned new turbines as a result of local community feedback.
Thames Water sees 5.5% rise in operating profits
Thames Water has announced a 5.5% rise in operating profits with the publication of its financial results for the six months to 30 September 2014.
Anglian Water increases dividend payout
Anglian Water has reported a slight drop in operating profit and an increased dividend payment with the publication this morning of its results for the six months ended 30 September 2014.
South West Water: profits and revenues down, dividend up 6.3%
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water and waste company Viridor, has announced its results for the half year ended 30 September 2014.
Damaged trunk main causes major flooding incident for SES Water
Emergency teams from Sutton and East Surrey Water have been working since Tuesday evening to repair a water main in Chipstead damaged by a telecommunications contractor.
Rubble, car parts and industrial waste found in Plymouth sewers
Demolition material, steel pipes, car parts and marine scrap are among the items that South West Water has had to remove from Plymouth's sewers during routine maintenance work.
UU: AMP6 will place more emphasis on operational performance
Steve Mogford, Chief Executive Officer at United Utilities has said that the upcoming AMP6 regulatory period will place more emphasis on operational performance.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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