Government convenes expert group to secure future of water industry workforce
The Government’s expert group to secure the future of water industry workforce has held its inaugural meeting today.
Innovate UK Business Connect launches Cross-Sector Water Innovation Network
Innovate UK Business Connect has announced the launch of the Cross-Sector Water Innovation Network (CSWIN) to drive collaboration and build lasting relationships with sectors interested in working with the water sector.
How can the rollout of new UK water infrastructure be accelerated?
In his latest Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Yännick van den Nieuwendijk. Managing Director Nordics, UK & Ireland at Amiblu, takes a constructive look at how the rollout of new UK water infrastructure can be accelerated - including the use of more innovative technologies and materials, alongside broadening the pool of suppliers.
Future Water: help drive change – contribute to the new Future Water Report Card
Future Water, the business support organisation for the UK water sector and the supply chain, is inviting the wider water sector supply chain to contribute to the new Future Water Report Card which provides an independent view of sector performance.
British Water launches annual supply chain survey 2025 on water and wastewater company performance
Leading UK trade association British Water has launched its 2025 water and wastewater company performance survey seeking comment from the supply chain on working with the UK utilities over the past 12 months.
Still time to register for Scotland Meet the Buyer National 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium next week
There’s still time to for suppliers to register for Scotland Meet the Buyer National 2025 which will take place next week from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.
RAPID programme - Ofwat flags up £50 billion opportunities for investors and water sector supply chain
Ofwat is flagging up the £50 billion opportunities on offer for 30 major upcoming projects coming down the line in the RAPID programme with the publication of two separate Major Projects guides for the supply chain and for investors respectively.
Costain achieves leading standard for carbon management
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has achieved verification to PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Management in Infrastructure and Built Environment with the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Independent investigation by Deloitte clears NI Water following allegations of contractor fraud
An independent forensic team from Deloitte which conducted a detailed investigation following allegations of contractor fraud being raised at NI Water has found no evidence of fraud or wrongdoing by the water company.
Ofwat and the opportunity to transform the UK’s water infrastructure
In the first of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, Yännick van den Nieuwendijk, Managing Director Nordics, UK & Ireland, Amiblu explores some of the key steps and ways of working Ofwat should consider for the upcoming AMP8 investment programme.
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Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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