March construction contract awards see 25% increase on the year
The Economic & Construction Market Review released today reveals that construction activity rose to pre-Christmas levels last month, after a sharp drop in February due to the bad weather.
€15m+ Taiwan petrochem water recycling contract win for Veolia
Veolia, through its specialized oil and gas solutions and technologies unit, has been awarded a contract worth over €15 million euros with leading Taiwanese refiner and olefins producer Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (FPCC).
Government awards £1.3m contract to generate bioenergy from wetlands
Three British companies have been awarded a share of over £1.3 million to spur on innovation in turning reeds and rushes from wetlands into bioenergy.
United Utilities tenders £90m facilities management services contract
United Utilities has gone out to tender with a facilities management services contract worth up to £90 million.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £50m contract
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract worth up to £50 million for its upcoming PC15 2015-16 to 2020-21 investment programme.
Ricardo-AEA lands two flagship UK water projects
Ricardo-AEA has won two new flagship UK water contracts -highlighting the growing demand from public and private sector organizations for a wide range of water consultancy services embracing issues such as water resources management, water quality, urban drainage, flood risk and water policy.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £42m EICA contracts
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with two control and instrumentation contracts worth a combined potential total of £42 million.
Northumbrian Water tenders £334 million AMP6 contracts
Northumbrian Water has gone out to tender with two AMP6 Framework contracts for its North East & Essex Water Network and Suffolk Water Network with a combined value of up to £ 334 million.
Ferrovial wins £160m hydroelectric power plant contract in Chile
Ferrovial Agroman, Ferrovial’s construction subsidiary, has been chosen by electric utility Endesa to undertake the civil engineering work for the Los Cóndores hydroelectric plant in Chile in a contract worth $250 million – around £170 million.
Fehmarnbelt tenders assessment begins
Femern A/S has received a total of 17 tenders from nine major international contractors or consortia wishing to participate in the construction of the world’s largest immersed tunnel.
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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. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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