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EC Harris appoints new Head of Utilities
EC Harris, the leading global built asset consultancy, has appointed Simon Bimpson as Head of Utilities.
Profits and revenues rise at United Utilities
United Utilities is anticipating a rise in both its revenues and profits, according to its latest trading update.
Technology Strategy Board gets £74m boost for Catapult network
As part of this year's budget, the Catapult network will benefit from a £74m investment to focus on graphene applications and cell therapy manufacturing.
Government risks backlash in flood-hit areas over climate change, poll warns
The Government risks a significant political backlash in flood-hit regions at the next general election unless it gets serious about combating climate change, according to a new poll published yesterday.
£6m United Utilities contract win for Farrans Construction
Belfast-headquartered Farrans Construction has won a £6 million contract with United Utilities.
Yorkshire Water rejects beach closure claims
Yorkshire Water reject beach closure claims
Yorkshire Water has rejected claims in two national newspapers that Scarborough South beach could be closed for bathing next year because of water quality issues.
Environment Agency sets out plans for 2nd stage of £26m Whittlesey Washes flood scheme
The Environment Agency is holding two meetings to set out plans for the second phase of a £26-million scheme to strengthen the banks of the Whittlesey Washes which is due to start later this year .
Gloomy outlook in Speedy's latest trading update
Speedy Hire, the largest company in the UK equipement hire sector, said that sales were at a "slower pace than anticipated" and is warning of increased losses in its Middle Eastern division with the publication today of its latest trading update and its outlook for the year ending 31 March 2014.
Eel pass and Severn Flood Risk Strategy joint winners of top innovation award
An ingenious new system to help baby eels – elvers - migrate up UK rivers and the Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy have just been voted joint winners of the Environment Agency Project Excellence Awards 2014 for Innovation.
Scottish Water tenders £1.5 billion alliance contract
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract worth up to £750 million for its non infrastructure Capital Investment Programme for 2015-21 – and the same amount again if extended from 2021 to 2027.
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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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