Asset resilience in PR19 and the need to reduce asset strikes
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD discusses asset resilience in PR19 and the need have proper measures in place to ensure assets are better protected from the threat of third-party damage.
Met Office warns future weather extremes likely to break new records
A new set of projections from the Met Office reveal that extremes of rainfall and high temperatures are expected to exceed the extreme conditions already experienced in the UK, breaking records and placing increasing challenges on health, infrastructure and services.
Conwy Council tenders £6m coastal defences construction work contract
Conwy County Borough Council has gone out to tender with a construction work contract for coastal defence and active travel improvements worth an estimated £6 million.
Highland Council tenders £36m marine construction works contract
The Highland Council has gone out to tender with a marine construction works contract for the Uig Harbour redevelopment on the Isle of Skye worth an estimated £36 million.
Barhale adds North London win to Thames Water AMP7 brief
Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has extended its role in the Thames Water AMP7 programme following selection for the Geographic Infrastructure framework.
Thames Water appoints Morrison Utility Services to AMP7 Infrastructure Capital Programme
Morrison Utility Services, the UK’s largest dedicated utility service provider, has been awarded two major geographic Lots to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure (network) projects in South London and The Thames Valley in support of Thames Water’s AMP7/AMP8 Infrastructure Capital Programme.
Tideway seeks supply chain input for major £multi-m supersewer maintenance services tender
Tideway, the company responsible for the construction and initial operation of the supersewer for London, is seeking input from the supply chain ahead of going out to tender with a major £ multi-million pound contract for repair and maintenance services in 2021.
Environment Agency £100m Boston Flood Barrier wins at 2020 Institution of Civil Engineers Awards
The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier scheme has won an internationally renowned award recognising sustainability in civil engineering.
National Infrastructure Commission launches toolkit for developing local infrastructure strategies
A new toolkit curated by the National Infrastructure Commission is offering advice to cities on developing local infrastructure strategies to underpin improvements in transport, housing and employment prospects.
Irish Water progresses strategically important €88m Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme
Irish Water, working in partnership with Fingal County Council, is making significant progress on the strategically important €88 million Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme