Dig Once, Disrupt Less: collaboration sees Thames Water help to cut over 400 days of disruption in London
Thames Water, as part of the London Authority’s Infrastructure Coordination Service, and alongside other utility providers, has avoided over 400 days of disruption from London roads since April 2024.
Huge business names to be a part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025
Well-known businesses from the worlds of data, technology and AI, including Siemens, Cognizant and CKDelta are joining forces to help to regenerate the water industry as part of Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival.
Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey as future operator of National Underground Asset Register
The Geospatial Commission has appointed Ordnance Survey (OS) to operate the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), with the service transitioning to public beta in spring 2025.
Esh Construction introduces industry-changing National Underground Asset Register on site with Northumbrian Wate
Esh Construction has showcased the latest in UK digital mapping innovations on site after helping to shape the technology’s development with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) - the digital mapping system is being implemented on projects delivered through NWG’s Repairs and Maintenance Framework.
Geospatial Commission says new UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 will expand ground-breaking location data and technologies
The Geospatial Commission has published the new UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 – the renewed Geospatial Strategy is intended to expand ground-breaking location data and technologies across the UK by 2030.
Geospatial Commission launches new digital map of underground pipes and cables
The Geospatial Commission today has launched a new digital map of underground pipes and cables - the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is intended to revolutionise the way we install, maintain, operate and repair the pipes and cables buried beneath our feet.
UK Geospatial Commissions appoints Atkins to deliver UK-wide digital map of underground utilities
Atkins – a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group – has been appointed by the UK Government’s Geospatial Commission to help create a digital map of underground pipes and cables which will revolutionise construction and development across the country.
Geospatial Commission launches next phase of project to map UK’s underground pipes and cables launched
The Geospatial Commission has launched the next phase in the building of a digital map of underground pipes and cables today, described as “a step closer to revolutionising construction and development in the UK.”
National Underground Assets Register pilots move towards national rollout
The successful completion of the Geospatial Commission National Underground Assets Register (NUAR) twelve month pilot phase that ended in April 2020 has moved the project further towards the roll out of a national programme.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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