The outlook for the construction industry has deteriorated sharply over the last three months according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association.

A £3m flood alleviation scheme has been completed in Bristol safeguarding 32 properties from flooding.

In its second year Aquatech China has reconfirmed the show as the largest water technology show in China.

A project to reline a sewer running alongside a river in Bolton meant a concerted planning effort for no-dig specialist Lanes for Drains.

Balfour Beatty plc, the international engineering, construction, services and investment Group, has published a trading update for the half-year ended 27 June 2009 in advance of its half-year results announcement on 12 August 2009

South West Water recently received planning approval and has started work on a first time waste water treatment scheme that will dramatically improve the quality of the coastal waters in Boscastle, Bossiney and Tintagel.

Scottish Water is about to start work an important flood alleviation project in Paisley. The £550,000 project, which is expected to start today, is designed to reduce the risk of flooding which has affected five properties.

Thames Water's London On Tap campaign, which promotes tap water across the capital, was this week awarded a 'Big Tick' from Business in the Community, the UK's most influential, independent, peer-assessed corporate responsibility awards.