Government consults on proposal to bring industry training bodies ECITB and CITB together create single, unified Industry Training Board
The government has launched a new consultation on its proposal to bring together the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to create a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB) to act on behalf of the combined construction and engineering construction sectors.
South West Water appoints 9 more companies to AMP8 amplify engineering alliance
South West Water’s major new engineering alliance is now complete after more leading British companies were signed up to help deliver the company’s record investment programme.
United Utilities announces seven partners who will help deliver record AMP8 investment proposals
United Utilities has announced a new partnership with seven leading engineering and infrastructure businesses who will help deliver the largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in the North West in more than a century, if the company’s ambitious business plan is approved.
Parliamentary Committee warns UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure
A new report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is warning that the UK Government and wider economy lack the necessary skills and capacity to deliver ambitious plans for major infrastructure over the next five years.
New report warns water sector facing exodus of engineers
A new report is warning that the water industry is facing an exodus of engineers, with 70% of professionals considering a move to other sectors in the next two years.
Northumbrian Water completes AMP8 framework with appointment of 33 partners
Northumbrian Water has completed its AMP8 framework procurement with the appointment of 33 new construction and engineering partners to help deliver its £3.6 billion AMP8 capital investment programme.
South West Water names engineering alliance contractors to deliver record £2.8bn AMP8 investment
South West Water has officially unveiled its major new alliance with leading engineering firms to bring the company’s record AMP8 investment programme to life.
Environment Agency seeks supplier interest in Technical, Environmental & Commercial Services Framework worth up to £560 million
The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking supply chain interest in its upcoming Technical, Environmental & Commercial Services Framework with an estimated potential value of up to £560 million.
Galliford Try launches design consultant arrangement in water industry first
Galliford Try has launched a new arrangement with selected consultant designers that will enable water industry clients to meet their AMP8 programme objectives by having access to guaranteed levels of high-quality design engineering resource.
Thames Water tenders £400 million AMP8 contract for Asset, Capital and Engineering Professional Services
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for Asset, Capital and Engineering Professional Services worth an estimated £400 million.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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