“We are tired of being dictated to by utilities”, say business customers
In a business customer forum chaired by Ofwat, concerns were expressed about the way the market reforms proposed by the Water White Paper will be implemented.
Water company AMP6 business plan consultation: what will it look like and will it work?
The recent Ofwat business forum report which revealed how water companies have been left wanting in encouraging business customer engagement raises the question of how well they will engage with household customers on their business plans for the upcoming AMP6 2015-20 investment programme.
London Mayor expresses concerns about cost of Thames Tunnel
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has written a letter to Thames Water outlining his concern about the projected cost of the Thames Tunnel.
Major sewer projects could be classed as “Nationally Significant”
The Government has published a draft Statutory Order that would class major sewer schemes as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
UU and RSPB in partnership for water-friendly farming
United Utilities has entered an innovative new land management partnership with the RSPB aimed at integrating hill farming with habitat restoration to create more space for nature and improve drinking water quality.
Lanes scoops £216m Thames Water contract
Drainage specialist Lanes Group has been awarded a £216 million contract by Thames Water to provide waste water network services for at least three years.
Competition Commission merger decision to raise key issues for Ofwat and investors
The outcome of the Competition Commission’s current investigation due later this month on the merger between South Staffordshire Water and Cambridge Water could raise questions about the prospects for future mergers and how regulator Ofwat sets future price limits.
Costain plans water reduction targets and 20%CO2 reduction by 2014
Costain is planning to measure its baseline water consumption in 2012 to enable reduction targets to be developed in 2013. The UK engineering and construction firm is also aiming to reduce its measured carbon emissions by 20% from a 2008 baseline and to divert 90% of waste generated from landfill by 2014.
Balfour Beatty lands £13m Helix canal contract
Construction giant Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £13m contract to extend the Forth and Clyde canal under the M9 motorway.
National Trust plans to run its properties on hydropower
Plans have been unveiled by the National Trust for a hydroelectric power scheme in Snowdonia to provide energy to its Welsh properties.
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South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia.
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