Deloitte report says $16 trillion investment needed in global water sector by 2030
A study in a recent report by global consultancy firm Deloitte on the challenges facing the global water industry has suggested that $16 trillion should be dedicated to water infrastructure over the next two decades.
Green Construction Board secures £1m investment
Business Minister Mark Prisk will today announce that the Green Construction Board (GCB) has secured £1 million to bolster its operations.
One in three construction companies nearly go bust due to late payments
Two thirds of construction companies admit that they pay their own suppliers late while one in three have come close to going out of business due to late payments, a survey has revealed.
South Korean pension fund amongst expected bidders for Veolia UK
At least two high-profile consortia including two large pension funds are set to compete for the UK water assets of French firm Veolia Environnement.
Ofwat price proposals spark major concerns for UK water sector investors
Water industry regulator Ofwat is planning further consultations on its proposals to make radical changes to the way it sets prices following high-level concerns expressed by the water companies and both UK and overseas investors.
Government starts search for green infrastructure fund managers
The UK Green Investments (UKGI) team, which will manage investment in the UK’s green infrastructure, is seeking interest from experienced fund managers to run Government-managed accounts of up to £100 million to invest in the non-domestic energy efficiency infrastructure sector.
Water companies call for “pragmatic approach” to social tariffs
UK water companies are calling for water industry watchdogs Ofwat and the Consumer Council for Water to adopt a pragmatic approach to proposals for the introduction of social tariffs for water bills.
Chancellor calls for more Asian investment in UK infrastructure
Moodys gives Northumbrian Water positive credit rating and improved outlook
Credit ratings agency Moody's has affirmed Northumbrian Water's ratings at Baa1, and changed its outlook to stable from negative.
Government sets out National Infrastructure Plan
The Government has published an updated National Infrastructure Plan containing major commitments to improve the UK’s transport and broadband networks as well as steps to attract major new private sector investment.
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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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