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EU Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns, according to a new report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Environment Agency approves Lower Tidal River Arun flood risk strategy
Environment Agency Directors have formally approved the Lower Tidal River Arun strategy which sets out recommendations for managing flood risk in the Arun Valley, from Pallingham Weir to Littlehampton and Ford.
Essential E-Guide to Surface Water Treatment available to download
A comprehensive and easy-to-follow expert guide to surface water treatment as part of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) is now available to download from stormwater engineering and technology leaders Hydro International.
More high profile speakers confirmed for water industry conference
More industry experts have been confirmed to speak at this year’s keynote Institute of Water Annual Conference and Exhibition next month.
Upsurge in Skanska UK revenues in the first quarter of 2014
Skanska UK’s construction business has seen revenue growth around in the first quarter of 2014 15% higher than the average quarterly rate in 2013 - in the first three months of the year £361 million of orders were booked.
Scottish Borders Council tenders £22m+ flood prevention construction contract
The Scottish Borders Council has gone out to tender with a £22m+ flood prevention construction contract for main works on the Selkirk flood protection scheme.
Northumbrian Water awards £1m telemetry equipment contract
Northumbrian Water has awarded a £1m telemetry equipment contract to Schneider Electric Ltd and Servelec Systems Ltd.
Temetra win £800K Northumbrian Water meter reading software contract
Ireland-based Temetra have won a contract worth an estimated £ 800,000 to supply Northumbrian Water with a new Meter Reading and Data Management system.
MWH wins £multi-million Southern Water AMP6 contract
Southern Water has awarded a contract worth between £100m-£200m to MWH to manage its upcoming £3.2bn investment programme between 2015-2020.
Carillion expects resumption of revenue growth in UK construction in 2014
Carillion expects resumption of revenue growth in UK construction in 2014, according to its Inierim Management Statement published today.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
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.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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