Scottish Water announces low emission supply chain partners in new Structural Steel and Fabrication Services framework
Scottish Water has announced new low-emission steel supply chain partners, as it continues its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme and operational services.
Scottish Water leads way with low carbon concrete pledge
Scottish Water has become the first UK organisation to sign a pledge committing itself to buying a certain amount of low carbon concrete over the next five years, helping pave the way for the development of next generation sustainable construction materials.
Trials of low carbon alternative to traditional concrete at Sedgefield STW on innovation award shortlist
Innovative County Durham trials of a low carbon alternative to traditional concrete that could drive down CO2 in construction have been shortlisted for a national award.
Northumbrian Water - Innovation Festival ‘sprint’ to explore opportunities to deliver lowest carbon AMP8 Programme
Esh-Stantec, Avove and Galliford Try have teamed up with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) to launch a ‘carbon sprint’ at this year’s Innovation Festival.
Environment Agency completes £6.5 million Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has completed a £6.5 million flood defence scheme for Hexham in Northumberland which willl better protect up to 90 businesses.
Low-carbon concrete mix reduces carbon footprint of Hexham's £6.5m flood defence scheme
In a UK first, the Environment Agency, BAM Nuttall, Arup and Tarmac have successfully trialled the use of two low carbon concrete mixes for works at the Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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