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.
Construction work set to start on new £5m-plus Severn Stoke flood scheme
The Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council have announced that construction is set to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
South West Water reaches major milestone in multi-million pound works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth
South West Water has reached a major milestone in works to install a new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills.
United Utilities starts work on £2.9 million upgrade to Hartford's water pipes
United Utilities has started work on a £2.9 million project to upgrade nearly 11km of water network in the Hartford area of Cheshire.
NI Water issues urgent safety warning: “Strictly No Water Activities at Our Reservoirs”
NI Water is urging all visitors to its sites, including Lough Shannagh, Silent Valley Mountain Park, Ben Crom and Spelga Dam, to strictly avoid swimming, diving, paddle boarding or any form of water-based activity in these areas.
Ofwat consults on proposal to allow four water companies to seek further funding between 2025-2030
Ofwat has launched a consultation on a proposal to allow four water companies to seek further funding during the AMP8 investment programme.
Cannock Chase District Council tenders £690K contract for supply and installation of fully automatic pop-up irrigation system
Cannock Chase District Council has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply and installation of a fully automatic pop-up irrigation system with a total estimated value of £690,000 including VAT.
United Utilities tenders £1.5 million AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for leakage detection and repair for biogas facilities with an estimated value of £1.5 million including VAT.
Severn Trent tenders £55m AMP8 contract for supply of pumps, pump services, supply and repair of motors & gearboxes
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig with an AMP8 contract for the supply of pumps, pump services, supply and repair of motors & gearboxes with a total estimated value of £55 million including VAT.
MOSL - Open Data given green-light for 'proof of value' stage
On behalf of the Strategic Panel, MOSL is working to define an Open Data Strategy for the business retail market.
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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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