Govt announces £33bn of potential new infrastructure guarantee projects
Infrastructure projects worth £33 billion have passed the first hurdle in getting a government infrastructure guarantee Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander has announced today.
London Assembly challenges Thames Water on leaks, bills and sewage
Later this week the London Assembly’s Environment Committee will discuss how the capital’s water is managed with representatives of Thames Water - on Thursday the Committee will be questioning Richard Aylard, Thames Water’s External Affairs and Sustainability Director, about the management of London’s water supply.
Arup issues tenders for €4.5bn Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link tunnel project
Arup has recently reached a major milestone on the €4.5bn Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link tunnel project with the issue of tender documents for the four main civil works contracts.
Black & Veatch wins Scottish Water hydropower programme work
Black & Veatch has been engaged as design and build contractor on Scottish Water’s hydropower programme to undertake the retrofit of hydro turbines at a number of sites.
Constructionline 2014 ‘Meet the Buyer’ event schedule confirmed
Constructionline, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills intiative which At maintains the UK's largest national online database for pre-qualified contractors and consultants, has now launched its 2014 ‘Meet the Buyer’ event calendar.
Balfour Beatty extends South West Water alliance to 2016
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has announced today that its H50 Alliance contract with South West Water, worth around £22M per annum, has been extended by two years to March 2016.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £30m metering contract
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for metering services valued at between £15 million to £30 million.
Suez Environnement in 35 year, €3.5 billion Spanish water deal
Suez Environnement, via its subsidiary Agbar, has announced that it will manage the entire water cycle (water + sanitation) in the metropolitan area of Barcelona for a period of 35 years with €3.5 billion in revenues.
Scottish Water seeks non-infra delivery partners for £360m framework
Scottish Water is seeking to appoint a maximum of six Non-Infrastructure Tier 1 Delivery Partners to support in the delivery of its future Capital Investment Programme, in a framework worth up to £360 million.
Thames Water tenders prelim Tideway Tunnel construction work
Thames Water has gone out to tender for preliminary construction work for pier reconstruction and marine vessel relocations for the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project.
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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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