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Civil engineers call for long-term funding for infrastructure
One of the UK’s leading civil engineering associations has called for long-term funding for infrastructure following this morning’s announcement that the Government is to provide additional money to fix weather-damaged roads.
Anglian Water first in sector to achieve Carbon Trust’s new water standard
Anglian Water has become the first in the sector to achieve the Carbon Trust’s new water standard and also the first company in the world to be certified by considering the water it supplies to others.
£140m funding boost for weather-damaged roads
The Government has announced that an extra £140 million is being made available to help repair roads hit by weather damage in the recent floods.
Govt announces further £multi-million flood funding
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander and Communities Secretary, Rt Hon Eric Pickles have announced a £27.7 million package to create jobs and apprenticeships in coastal towns across the country, including areas affected by the recent floods, as part of the UK government’s long-term economic plan.
Xylem solution cuts annual operating costs at Italian WwTW plant by 65%
Leading global water technology company Xylem Inc. has reported that its solutions helped to reduce the energy consumption of a wastewater treatment plant in Italy by 65%.
Xylem appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Leading global water technology company Xylem has announced that Patrick Decker has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.
New EU mapping method highlights benefits of 'green infrastructure' - including flood protection
A new report from the European Environment Agency has proposed a method for mapping Europe’s 'green infrastructure' - natural areas which often fulfil important yet unseen functions, including flood prevention.
Offshore renewables part of new UK & China £20m Low Carbon Innovation programme
A new £20 million three-year programme that will support research to develop new low carbon manufacturing processes and technologies, low carbon cities and offshore renewables in the UK and China was agreed yesterday.
Ricardo-AEA to conduct EU study on major European energy efficiency initiative
Ricardo-AEA has been commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy to provide analysis and evaluation of the measures planned, proposed or legally defined by EU Member States to implement Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
Balfour Beatty sees UK construction revenues drop 12% and £60m profits shortfall
Balfour Beatty has seen a 12% reduction in revenues in its UK construction divison, together with a £60 million profits shortfall, according to its latest financial results.
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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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