More construction sector insolvencies likely in 2012 says PwC
Leading audit firm PwC says that with the number of construction insolvencies likely to increase in 2012, major contractors must take a pro-active approach to managing risk in their supply chain.
Thames Water opts for early contractor involvement on £multi-million Deephams upgrade
Thames Water has opted for early contractor involvement (ECI) on a major new scheme to upgrade its Deephams sewage treatment works.
Sharp fall expected for UK construction sector in 2012
UK construction output is forecast to fall by more than 5% next year and remain flat throughout 2013 according to the latest forecasts published by the Construction Products Association.
£100M coastal defence schemes go out to tender
Blackpool and Wyre Borough Councils have jointly gone out to tender for two major coastal flood defence schemes worth up to £100 million.
Construction sector doubts Government’s infrastructure plan
The UK construction sector is questioning the ability of the Government’s plans to use a £5 billion boost to infrastructure spending and a £20 billion investment from pension funds to stimulate the economy.
UK Environment Agency puts £1bn contract out to tender
The Environment Agency has put a water and environment management framework contract worth up to £1 billion out to tender.
£485M Northern Ireland Water contract goes out to tender
Northern Ireland Water has put a massive programme of work potentially worth up to £485 million out to tender.
BAM is preferred bidder for £15M Scottish Water Operations Centre
BAM Construction has been appointed as preferred bidder to build a £15 million National Operations Centre for Scottish Water.
Welsh Water awards sewerage management services contract to 7 firms
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has awarded framework contracts for its Waste Water Network Operations Support Framework to seven companies.
CLYDEUNION Pumps wins Saudia Arabian desalination plant expansion contract
CLYDEUNION Pumps has been awarded a contract by Kindasa Water Services to supply pumps for an additional train for the existing Kindasa SWRO desalination plant in Saudi Arabia.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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