CBI warns higher-levels skills gap could 'starve UK growth'
The demand for higher-level skills in British industry is set to grow in the years ahead, with sectors central to future growth, including manufacturing and construction, particularly hard-pressed according to this year’s CBI/Pearson Education and Skills survey.
Skanska to develop robots for on and off site construction
Skanska UK has received a funding award from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), worth more than £700,000 to develop the use of robots for on-site and off-site construction.
MMO launches enhanced Marine Information System
The Marine Management Organisation has launched the enhanced Marine Information System (MIS), an interactive tool for marine licensing applicants and decision makers, supporting marine plan implementation.
Singapore’s first co-digestion AD plant for water sludge and food waste
PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, and Canadian- headquartered Anaergia Pte Ltd (Anaergia), have announced the start Singapore’s first project aimed at producing more biogas for electricity generation by co-digesting used water sludge and food waste.
Winners announced for WIF Impact Awards for UK Water Research 2015
The winners of the Water Industry Forum Impact Awards 2015 for UK Water Research were announced at the Water in Future Cities – Research Councils UK flagship Water Showcase 2015 which took place in London last week.
400th AD plant is milestone for UK AD & biogas industry sector
ADBA’s new detailed Market Report, published at UK AD & Biogas 2015 which is taking place this week, has shown that Biogen’s new food waste plant in South Wales marks a major milestone: the industry’s 400th operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plant.
New membrane for desalination plants could reduce energy use and cut costs by 20%
EU-funded researchers are developing a self-cleaning filter membrane for desalination plants that could deliver significant reductions in energy use, waste and maintenance costs compared to those of existing filters.
EU funded project set to deliver smart irrigation tool
An innovative EU funded project is developing a user-friendly precision irrigation decision support system for more accessible technology that saves water - a first interface will be available next year.
Internet of Things: McKinsey report flags up potential value to water sector
A new report from Mckinsey says that the potential value of the Internet of Things in the global economy—sensors and actuators connected by networks to computing systems - could be as much as $11.1 trillion a year by 2025, including applications in the water sector.
Technology leaders join Aquatech innovation initiative
Five of the world’s most innovative water technology companies have joined the BlueTech Innovation Pavilion, a new feature of Aquatech Amsterdam 2015, one of the world’s largest water technology events.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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