UK lags behind in global built asset wealth index
Global built environment wealth tops $193 trillion, according to a new report from consultancy EC Harris, but the UK is lagging behind.
Impose levy on highly geared water companies, think tank urges
CentreForum is calling for the imposition of a levy on highly geared water companies as a measure to get a better deal for consumers.
€600mn European Investment Bank funding for French sewage plant upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €600 million loan to finance the upgrading of the Seine Aval sewage treatment plant.
Make infrastructure investment a priority, says CBI
The CBI is calling on the Chancellor to take urgent steps to galvanise infrastructure investment in this month’s spending round, warning that failure to act will put the fledgling recovery at risk.
Businesses urged to tackle disaster risk reduction in new UN / PwC led initiative
A new report by the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) and PwC is warning that large multinationals' dependencies on international supply chains, infrastructure and markets poses a systemic risk to 'business as usual'.
Managing ageing infrastructure assets critical to global water delivery
Global water services are potentially at risk from the challenges associated with ageing assets and infrastructure as water companies struggle to balance budgetary constraints with the need for ongoing capital investment, according to a new report published this week.
Report says urgent need for infrastructure spend to kickstart UK economy
A new report for the Civil Engineering Contractors Association has reinforced the need for infrastructure investment to strengthen the UK economy – the country is now falling seriously behind other global economies.
MPs warn infrastructure plans lack clarity, rigour and priority
In a new Report published this morning, MPs have sharply criticised the lack of focus in the Government’s Infrastructure Plan, saying that they are “not convinced that the current proposals represent a rigorous plan with clear priorities for action or with a clear programme for delivery.”
Water UK flags up potential finance risks in run-up to AMP6
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies at national and international, has flagged up a number of challenges for the regulator to consider in three discussion papers on financing the water sector’s AMP6 programme.
EIB launches first Climate Awareness Bond of 2013
The European Investment Bank has launched its first Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) transaction of 2013, a SEK 500 million tap of the April 2019 line.
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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. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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