Up to 600 UK jobs to go at Arup
Engineering consultancy Arup has today confirmed that as many as 600 UK jobs may go as the result of a falling workload.
World Bank calls for integrated approach to water management
With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, economic development spurring demand for more and better food, and increased hydrological variability caused by climate change, a review of the World Bank Group’s water strategy is calling for better information and a more integrated approach to water management.
Water chiefs criticised for taking large pay increases
UK water company chiefs have come in for sharp criticism in the press this weekend for taking big pay increases at the same time as big hikes in customers’ bills.
More upgrades to Yorkshire Water reservoirs
Yorkshire Water has announced more upgrades as part of its £60 million programme of work to maintain and modernise reservoir sites across the region.
Mouchel order book and pipeline remains around £2 billion
In its latest trading update consulting and business services group Mouchel Group plc said its order book and pipeline both remain at around £2 billion. The update did not provide any profit or revenue targets.
United Utilities starts work on five year trunk mains cleaning programme
United Utilities is starting work on a major five year £21 million trunk mains cleaning programme, beginning with the Wirral.
Bristol Water decision raises questions about potential AMP 5 price increases
The Competition Commission’s (CC) recent findings on the appeal by Bristol Water Plc against Ofwat’s decision on the prices it charges its customers raises questions in the event of potential applications by other water companies for interim price increases between now and 2015.
Government to review role of Ofwat
The Government has announced that water industry regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges.
Severn Trent puts £11m plans for Gloucester sewer flooding scheme on show
Plans for a major sewer flooding alleviation scheme in Gloucester are being put on display next month by Severn Trent Water.
Wessex Water replaces old sewer using trenchless technology
A 1960s sewer which runs alongside the main Bristol to London railway line has been repaired using no dig technology.
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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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