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VBA jv appointed to £1.227 billion Environment Agency framework to deliver beach management and coastal protection works across England
VBA, the joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by the Environment Agency as a delivery partner on a significant new national framework focused on beach management, coastal maintenance and flood‑risk reduction.
Jacobs appointed to Yorkshire Water £32 million artificial intelligence services framework
Jacobs has been appointed to Yorkshire Water’s artificial intelligence services framework, supporting the utility’s use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational performance, customer outcomes and long-term resilience across its water and wastewater services.
Great British Energy invites registrations for online event to explore options to appoint Construction Management Partner for renewable energy projects
Great British Energy is inviting interested companies to register for an online Market Engagement Event in June to explore the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of appointing one organisation, or consortium to provide Construction Management Services for renewable energy projects.
AtkinsRéalis appointed to Flood Risk and Asset Management framework.to support Environment Agency in boosting flood resilience across England
Global engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear company, will take a leading role in supporting the Environment Agency’s (EA) ambitious programme of flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes across England – following the appointment to a key framework from the Government Commercial Agency (GCA).
Yorkshire Water awards Barhale £16 million service reservoir contract in Scarborough
Barhale has been awarded a £16 million contract by Yorkshire Water to deliver a new service reservoir (SRE) at Springhill, strengthening Scarborough’s long-term water resilience.
Partners announced for Northumbrian Water’s tenth Innovation Festival
Leading organisations from across the worlds of technology, engineering and data are once again coming together to support Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival, as the landmark tenth event returns next month.
Why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition - using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Stig Martin Fiska, Global Head of Cognizant Ocean, takes a look at why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition – and using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks.
Gwynedd Council & Isle of Anglesey County Council tender £6m contract for Structures & Coastal Maintenance Framework 2026
Gwynedd Council and Isle of Anglesey County Council have gone out to tender with a contract for the Gwynedd & Anglesey Structures & Coastal Maintenance Framework 2026 with an estimated value of £6 million including VAT.
Ashford Borough Council tenders £60,000 contract for Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Ashford Borough Council has gone out to tender with a contract for Strategic Flood Risk Assessment with an estimated total value of £60,000 including VAT.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £64.8 million contract for M & E, Electrical & ICA, Installation, Repair & Maintenance services
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for M and E, Electrical and ICA, Installation, Repair and Maintenance services with an estimated total value of £64.8 million (including VAT).
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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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- VBA jv appointed to £1.227 billion Environment Agency framework to deliver beach management and coastal protection works across England
- Jacobs appointed to Yorkshire Water £32 million artificial intelligence services framework
- Great British Energy invites registrations for online event to explore options to appoint Construction Management Partner for renewable energy projects
- Why AI sits at the heart of the blue economy transition - using AI to tackle hidden ocean biodiversity risks
- AtkinsRéalis appointed to Flood Risk and Asset Management framework.to support Environment Agency in boosting flood resilience across England
- Yorkshire Water awards Barhale £16 million service reservoir contract in Scarborough
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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