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Ageing water sector networks offer strong revenue opportunities
The global water and wastewater network market is set to almost double by 2020, according to new research conducted by Frost & Sullivan.
Balfour Beatty: working against a “backdrop of major short-term challenges”
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, is continuing to work against a backdrop of major short-term challenges, according to a statement released this morning ahead of its Annual General Meeting at 11am today.
Sharing knowledge at EU level on climate change adaptation
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of existing information platforms across European countries.
Wales:climate change action to be strengthened under new law
The Welsh Government will be required to set legally binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050 under a new law to improve Wales’ management of its resources.
Specialist contractors face severe skills shortages as demand soars
The number of specialist contractors struggling to recruit skilled labour is at its highest for 14 years according to the latest National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) State of Trade Survey, following significant increases in both enquiries and orders in the first quarter of 2015.
3D technology set to significantly reduce cost of construction materials
Images released by Arup engineers for the first time reveals the future potential of 3D printing for the construction and manufacturing sectors.
UK NGOs launch major campaign to defend EU biodiversity laws
A campaign to protect European laws that are crucial for the protection of some of the most important wildlife sites and species in the UK has been launched today by a coalition of 100 Non-Governmental Organisations.
Severn Trent Water targets sewer blockage hotspot
Severn Trent Water has sent its waste water team to a local ‘sewer blockage hotspot’ in Bentilee, Staffordshire, to identify any potential sewer issues and to talk to customers to gain a better understanding of how to prevent it.
Wessex Water win two awards for trenchless technology work
Staff from Wessex Water’s engineering and construction department have been awarded two United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology awards for two separate initiatives.
IEA report calls for public spending on low-carbon technology R&D to be tripled
The International Energy Agency is calling for a concerted push for clean-energy innovation as the only way the world can meet its climate goals and for public spending on low-carbon technology R&D to be tripled.
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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. -
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.
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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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