Centre launched to tackle impacts of groundwater on urban infrastructure
Atkins has signed an agreement launching a Centre for Research and Innovation with the University of Birmingham, Imperial College London, and the British Geological Survey, to tackle the economic and environmental impacts of groundwater infiltration on urban infrastructure in the UK.
New report says UK infrastructure asset value falls behind all other G7 nations
The UK has fallen two places down the global ranking for infrastructure asset investment and now sits in 13th position behind all other G7 nations, according to the latest Global Built Asset Wealth Index published by leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets Arcadis.
Shareholder concerns grow as water impacts cost business $2.5bn this year
Water impacts have cost businesses over $2.5 billion this year, and over two thirds of companies say their business is exposed to substantive risks in the future.
New research shows over 60s struggle to pay water bills
The effects of six consecutive years of record low interest rates - which have cut older savers' returns - have been unveiled in new research which reveals that over 60s are most likely to fall into arrears with their water company.
Water UK joins EU shale gas and water work programme
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies, is joining a three-year European Commission work programme to develop a best available technology reference document for oil and gas, which will take full consideration of environmental protection.
Sir John Armitt: Consensus can power infrastructure revolution
This piece was originally published on the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Infrastructure Blog
Sir John Armitt : Infrastructure forms the backbone of modern society – it not only boosts GDP and job creation but regenerates communities, protects us from flooding and supplies our energy and water. It enables the movement of essential goods into and around the UK.
UN releases draft text for COP21 climate change agreement ahead of Paris
The United Nations has released the first comprehensive draft of the agreement for the international UN Climate Change Conference taking place in Paris in December.
Civil engineers welcome plans for new Infrastructure Commission
Chancellor George Osborne will today announce the launch of a new infrastructure commission at the Conservative Party conference to plan infrastructure projects – with the pledge of an extra £5 billion in the current Parliament for major schemes.
Waterbriefing AMP6 water sector surveys launched
Waterbriefing is launching the first in a series of surveys looking at key operational and strategic issues during AMP6 – with a particular focus on the impact Totex is having on the water sector.
Moody's: stable outlook for UK water sector in 2016 but long term challenges ahead
Moody's Investors Service has maintained its stable outlook for business conditions in the UK water sector over the next 12 to 18 months – however the ratings agency is warning of long term challenges ahead beyond 2016.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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