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Costain reports record £3.9bn order book
Costain, the engineering solutions provider, has announced another strong performance with a 21% increase in underlying operating profit, a record order book and a 15% increase in the interim dividend for the first six months of 2016.
Water for sustainable growth tops agenda at World Water Week
Water for sustainable growth will be at the top of the agenda when world leaders, development professionals and water experts gather in Stockholm from 28 August to 2 September for Stockholm Water Week.
£200m pumped storage hydro scheme planned for Isle of Lewis
Eishken Ltd has announced plans for an innovative scheme that will deliver a significant boost to energy production in Scotland.
Anglian Water opts for integrated GIS & SAP solution to manage assets
Anglian Water has opted to deploy an integrated GIS and SAP module to streamline processes and manage its assets and work.
Environment Agency tenders £35m repair and maintenance services framework contract
The Environment Agency has gone out tenders with a repair and maintenance services framework contract worth up to £35 million - the Agency is looking to appoint up to 18 suppliers to its South East Minor Works Framework, which will run for 4 years.
Illegal water supply usage:Dee Valley Water in successful prosecutions
Dee Valley Water has successfully prosecuted two businesses in the Chester area for illegally accessing water from hydrants connected to its water supply network.
Significant step forward for £100m Boston Barrier flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has asked the Secretary of State to grant powers to construct and operate the Boston Barrier through a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO).
Irish Water consults on €80m Stillorgan Reservoir upgrade project
Irish Water is holding information evenings on a proposed new covered reservoir, to be built at the Stillorgan Reservoir site - the water company has committed to investing around €80 million in the project.
Scottish Water progesses key construction stages in £120m strategic water main scheme
Scottish Water has been overcoming significant engineering challenges on two key stages of construction on a £120m investment in the drinking water network serving customers in Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire.
South East Water website offers customers ability to talk in 60 different languages
South East Water’s website can now talk to customers in more than 60 different languages, to assist those with additional needs or where English is not their first language.
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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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