Dig Once, Disrupt Less: collaboration sees Thames Water help to cut over 400 days of disruption in London
Thames Water, as part of the London Authority’s Infrastructure Coordination Service, and alongside other utility providers, has avoided over 400 days of disruption from London roads since April 2024.
Huge business names to be a part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025
Well-known businesses from the worlds of data, technology and AI, including Siemens, Cognizant and CKDelta are joining forces to help to regenerate the water industry as part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival.
Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey as future operator of National Underground Asset Register
The Geospatial Commission has appointed Ordnance Survey (OS) to operate the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), with the service transitioning to public beta in spring 2025.
Esh Construction introduces industry-changing National Underground Asset Register on site with Northumbrian Wate
Esh Construction has showcased the latest in UK digital mapping innovations on site after helping to shape the technology’s development with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) - the digital mapping system is being implemented on projects delivered through NWG’s Repairs and Maintenance Framework.
Geospatial Commission says new UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 will expand ground-breaking location data and technologies
The Geospatial Commission has published the new UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 – the renewed Geospatial Strategy is intended to expand ground-breaking location data and technologies across the UK by 2030.
Geospatial Commission launches new digital map of underground pipes and cables
The Geospatial Commission today has launched a new digital map of underground pipes and cables - the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is intended to revolutionise the way we install, maintain, operate and repair the pipes and cables buried beneath our feet.
UK Geospatial Commissions appoints Atkins to deliver UK-wide digital map of underground utilities
Atkins – a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group – has been appointed by the UK Government’s Geospatial Commission to help create a digital map of underground pipes and cables which will revolutionise construction and development across the country.
Geospatial Commission launches next phase of project to map UK’s underground pipes and cables launched
The Geospatial Commission has launched the next phase in the building of a digital map of underground pipes and cables today, described as “a step closer to revolutionising construction and development in the UK.”
National Underground Assets Register pilots move towards national rollout
The successful completion of the Geospatial Commission National Underground Assets Register (NUAR) twelve month pilot phase that ended in April 2020 has moved the project further towards the roll out of a national programme.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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