Scottish Water is cutting carbon emissions from construction using new concrete technology – describing it as “one of the biggest innovations since the Romans invented it 2000 years ago.

Welsh Water is progressing the pre-market engagement for its £500 million Cwm Taf Water Supply Project (Cwm Taf Project) to provide long-term water supply resilience to Cardiff, Newport and several smaller towns located within the Merthyr Valley.

The second phase of a vital Flood Alleviation Scheme for Clifton Ings in York is underway, as the Environment Agency launches the Flood Action Week (7 November – 13 November) campaign to encourage those who live in flood risk areas to prepare for flooding this winter.

Wessex Water has completed a £50 million refurbishment of its Durleigh water treatment centre - the massive refurbishment of the Enmore Road site got under way in 2019 after more than four years of planning.

United Utilities has taken the next major step in the tender process for the £1.75 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) contract by shortlisting three consortia to participate in the next stage.

The Dover Harbour Board has launched an early contractor engagement initiative for marine civils work and reclamation at Dover western docks to create approximately 10 hectares of port land for future development, including the extension of Southern Water's  outfall in the Tidal Basin.

Ofwat has announced that it is pushing back the Planned System Acceptance Date for the Tideway Tunnel from 28 February 2027 to 31st August 2027 - the date at which the operation of the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) is handed over to Thames Water.

In a first in the UK water industry, United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker 3D have successfully demonstrated the use of 3D concrete printed components – with significant carbon, cost and labour savings.

Ofwat has published new guidance setting out its expectation for water companies in England and Wales to deliver all projects worth £200 million-plus via Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) in their business plans for the 2024 Price Review.

Irish Water has launched a new guide for the construction industry - Water Stewardship and Sustainability in Construction Sector - outlining how businesses can better conserve and reuse water.