11% increase in profits at Kier
Construction and civil engineering Kier Group has announced an 11% increase in pre-tax profits with the publication of its preliminary financial results for the year to 30 June 2010.
95% of Scotland's bathing waters reached mandatory or better quality standards
Despite torrential rain at times, 95% of Scottish bathing waters finished the 2010 summer season having achieved at least mandatory bathing water quality or better, and overall only 1.4% of tested samples were below European standards.
Competition Commission publishes final report on Bristol Water price decision
The Competition Commission (CC) has now made public its final report on Bristol Water’s appeal against water industry regulator Ofwat’s price decision.
Balfour Beatty reports strong performance at half-year update
Balfour Beatty has reported a strong performance with the publication this morning of its half-year update for 2010.
Modern Water plc announces strong interim results
Modern Water plc has announced its Interim Results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2010.
Defra launches online consultation for Water White Paper
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched an initial online survey for its forthcoming Water White Paper.
Southern Water takes delivery of two kilometre pipe by sea
Southern Water have floated delivery of a two kilometre length of pipe from Shoreham Port to Friars Bay.
Thames Water launches 'super sewer' Tunnel consultation
Thames Water has launched its 14-week public consultation on plans for the proposed Thames Tunnel, which will significantly reduce sewage discharges into the River Thames.
EFRA launches new inquiry into flood and water management
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched a new inquiry into outstanding legislative measures required to implement effective flood and water management policies in England and Wales.
Scottish Government launches two new marine consultations
The Scottish Government is launching two new marine consultations this week.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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