Bachy Solentache to make workforce cuts
Bachy Solentanche, one of the UK’s leading geotechnical specialists, is seeking to make more than 15% of its 510-strong workforce redundant.
Llanbradach flooding scheme completes
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has completed its investment scheme to help alleviate the risk of flooding to properties in the Llys Cambria and Coed y Brain areas of Llanbradach.
Carillion issues confident trading update
Carillion, one of the UK’s leading support services company, has published a confident trading update for the first six months of 2009 ahead of announcing its interim results on 27 August 2009
Sharp deterioration in prospects for construction industry
The outlook for the construction industry has deteriorated sharply over the last three months according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association.
Bristol homes safeguarded from flooding
A £3m flood alleviation scheme has been completed in Bristol safeguarding 32 properties from flooding.
Aquatech China attracts record number of visitors
In its second year Aquatech China has reconfirmed the show as the largest water technology show in China.
Pipe reline success is all in the planning
A project to reline a sewer running alongside a river in Bolton meant a concerted planning effort for no-dig specialist Lanes for Drains.
Balfour Beatty publishes strong half-year update
Balfour Beatty plc, the international engineering, construction, services and investment Group, has published a trading update for the half-year ended 27 June 2009 in advance of its half-year results announcement on 12 August 2009
South West Water starts work on new wastewater treatment scheme
South West Water recently received planning approval and has started work on a first time waste water treatment scheme that will dramatically improve the quality of the coastal waters in Boscastle, Bossiney and Tintagel.
Scottish Water to start flood alleviation project in Paisley
Scottish Water is about to start work an important flood alleviation project in Paisley. The £550,000 project, which is expected to start today, is designed to reduce the risk of flooding which has affected five properties.
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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
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. -
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