Costain uses cloud platforms for asset management
Costain is using the latest mobile technology that takes advantage of its cloud platforms to develop innovative smartphone and tablet device applications for use across its operations, which could potentially help to save time and money on its projects.
Twelve suppliers in running for UU AMP6 CDP Framework
United Utilities (UU) has selected the 12 suppliers that have been successful in the Pre-Qualification application for its AMP6 Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) Framework Agreement.
Yorkshire Water in multi-agency approach to investigate drainage
Yorkshire Water is working with other organisations to ensure drainage systems at Hornsea and Withernsea are functioning properly.
Sutton and East Surrey Water proposes £7 bill increase over AMP6
Sutton and East Surrey Water (SESW) is anticipating a £7 bill increase for customers in order to deliver the improvements set out in its AMP6 business plan.
MITIE in partnership for remotely monitored leak detection
MITIE, the strategic outsourcing company, has announced it has partnered with Leaksafe Solutions Ltd, which will see MITIE’s MiTec Technology Centre undertake the monitoring of the Leaksafe range of leak detection and prevention devices.
Northumbrian Water commits to invest £1bn in AMP6
Northumbrian Water has pledged to invest around £1 billion in services to its North East customers between 2015 and 2020.
South West Water set to spend £850m in AMP6
South West Water has revealed it plans to invest £850 million between 2015 and 2020 as it launches a consultation on its draft business plan.
Southern Water plans £3bn AMP6 spend
Southern Water’s new Business Plan for the AMP6 period will cost £3 billion to deliver, it has announced, while customer bills will go up by no more than inflation.
Thames Water price hike request raises questions over Business Plan process
Thames Water’s request for an interim price increase of £29 which potentially would come into effect in 2014/15 has raised some interesting questions about the figures in the utility’s recently published Draft Business Plan and the Business Plan process itself.
Annual IT spending by Western European utilities to reach $12.7bn by 2017
Spending on IT by Western European utilities will reach $12.7 billion a year by 2017, according to a new forecast report published by IDC Energy Insights.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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