Kijlstra precast manufacturer strengthens position in UK water sector
Innovative products from Netherlands-headquartered European specialist drainage systems manufacturer Kijlstra are being used in two separate projects, further expanding the firm’s work in the UK water sector where it has experienced “extraordinary growth” since setting up in 2008.
Kier completes Mouchel acquistion
Kier Group has announced that the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of international infrastructure and business services group Mouchel was completed on 8 June 2015.
Atkins returns to growth in UK water and environment work
UK-headquartered global design, engineering and project management consultancy WS Atkins has reported a return to growth in its UK water and environment work with the publication this morning of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2015.
Dŵr Cymru: record £1.7bn AMP6 spend and strong performance in 2014-15
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has reported a strong operational and financial performance in 2014-15 and a record upcoming £1.7 billion investment for AMP6 with the publication this morning of its preliminary annual results.
SUEZ strengthens position in Chinese water and environmental sector
SUEZ environnement and its partner NWS Holdings Limited have signed a preliminary cooperation agreement with Chongqing Water Assets Management Co. Ltd. in order to create a joint entity aimed at investing in the water and environmental sector in China.
CH2M wins 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award
Leading global engineering and project delivery company CH2M has been named the winner of the 2015 Stockholm Industry Water Award, for developing and advancing methods to clean water, and increasing public acceptance of recycled water.
South West and Bournemouth Water merger referred for in-depth investigation by CMA
The merger between South West Water and Bournemouth Water has been referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Sutton and East Surrey Water starts £1.3m mains replacement scheme
Sutton and East Surrey Water is starting work this week on a £1.3 million scheme to replace ageing water mains in South Croydon.
Scottish Water completes £2.8m WTW upgrade on Arran
Scottish Water has completed a major £2.8 million upgrade of its Balmichael Water Treatment Works(WTW on the island of Arran to improve water quality for almost 4000 customers served by the works.
Bristol Water CMA review – Ofwat criticised by customer challenge group
Water industry regulator Ofwat has been criticised by Bristol Water’s local customer challenge group the Local Engagement Forum in its evidence to the current review by the Competition and Markets Authority of the water company’s appeal against Ofwat’s PR14 price determination.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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