Wessex Water uses mental health training video to help staff working with vulnerable customers
Wessex Water has been working in partnership with Wiltshire Mind to produce an animated mental health awareness video, highlighting the common issues associated with mental ill health.
South East Water progresses pipeline and reservoir schemes
South East Water is progressing work on a £385,000 pipeline scheme and a £300,000 reservoir scheme - the projects forms part of South East Water’s £424 million investment programme between 2015 and 2020.
Interserve: trading in UK construction business remains mixed
Trading in Interserve’s UK construction business remains mixed, according an update on current trading for the first four months of the year published today by the international support services and construction group.
Grontmij: Sweco UK rebrand sees successful year of major project wins
Leading engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco UK is celebrating a successful 12 months since its rebrand from Grontmij in April last year.
Irish Water submits planning application for £50m sewer network upgrade
Irish Water is submitting a planning application to Fingal County Council to upgrade the existing sewer network serving Blanchardstown – the Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme will help protect the environment in the Tolka Valley.
Thames hosts customer forums to shape future water plans in London and Thames Valley
Thames Water customers are being offered the opportunity to have their say on how Thames Water should keep up with growing demand for water services in London and the Thames Valley at a series of special events over the next two months.
Skanska UK: Mike Putnam steps down from CEO role
Skanska UK has announced that, after more than 25 years with Skanska, the last seven as President and CEO, Mike Putnam has decided to move on to develop the next stage of his career, building a portfolio of non-executive directorship positions.
MOSL appoints new Chief Executive
The Board of Market Operator Service Ltd (MOSL) has appointed Chris Scoggins as Chief Executive following a competitive recruitment process.
Nomenca: new Engineering Director appointment strengthens senior management team
In a move which further strengthens its senior management team, Nomenca has appointed Gavin Stonard as Engineering Director to lead the company’s engineering services offering.
Affinity Water under new ownership
Infracapital and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure have today announced the sale of Affinity Water Limited to a consortium comprising Allianz Capital Partners on behalf of the Allianz Group, HICL Infrastructure Company Ltd and DIF.
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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