City experts still expect M&A deals in water sector
City analysts said they still expect takeover deals in the utilities sector despite the current regulatory review in the water sector, according to the London Evening Standard (LES).
Rising costs a threat to growth, contractors warn
Civils contractors today warned that rising costs and skills shortages are emerging as new challenges as prospects for the infrastructure sector improve.
UK lags behind in global built asset wealth index
Global built environment wealth tops $193 trillion, according to a new report from consultancy EC Harris, but the UK is lagging behind.
Impose levy on highly geared water companies, think tank urges
CentreForum is calling for the imposition of a levy on highly geared water companies as a measure to get a better deal for consumers.
€600mn European Investment Bank funding for French sewage plant upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €600 million loan to finance the upgrading of the Seine Aval sewage treatment plant.
Make infrastructure investment a priority, says CBI
The CBI is calling on the Chancellor to take urgent steps to galvanise infrastructure investment in this month’s spending round, warning that failure to act will put the fledgling recovery at risk.
Businesses urged to tackle disaster risk reduction in new UN / PwC led initiative
A new report by the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) and PwC is warning that large multinationals' dependencies on international supply chains, infrastructure and markets poses a systemic risk to 'business as usual'.
Managing ageing infrastructure assets critical to global water delivery
Global water services are potentially at risk from the challenges associated with ageing assets and infrastructure as water companies struggle to balance budgetary constraints with the need for ongoing capital investment, according to a new report published this week.
Report says urgent need for infrastructure spend to kickstart UK economy
A new report for the Civil Engineering Contractors Association has reinforced the need for infrastructure investment to strengthen the UK economy – the country is now falling seriously behind other global economies.
MPs warn infrastructure plans lack clarity, rigour and priority
In a new Report published this morning, MPs have sharply criticised the lack of focus in the Government’s Infrastructure Plan, saying that they are “not convinced that the current proposals represent a rigorous plan with clear priorities for action or with a clear programme for delivery.”
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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