Market Analysis & Research
Research suggests UK’s safe digging community is stronger than ever
According to Digging up Britain 2022, the UK’s safe digging community has never been stronger, with 84 percent of all projects now preceded by...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat welcomes wastewater companies’ plans to address storm overflows and river quality
Wastewater companies have set out how they are going to cut the harm they cause to rivers, following calls from the regulator and concerns...
Water Company News
New era for two highland wastewater treatment works
Scottish Water is taking over the ownership and operation of two wastewater treatment works in the Highlands following the conclusion of a Private Finance...
Water Company News
£280 million of support for United Utilities customers
Alongside its full year results announced in May, United Utilities unveiled a £280 million package of support measures that is helping over 200,000 households across...
Insight & Opinion
On International Women in Engineering Day, Lanes Group provides a five-point plan to achieve gender parity in our industry
Recruitment of female staff in drainage industry roles continues to lag behind - but five key steps can help generate significant progress in welcoming...
Appointments
Professor Ian Barker joins Cambridge and South Staffs Board of Directors
Professor Ian Barker, the founder and managing director of Water Policy International Ltd, has joined the Board of Directors of both Cambridge Water and...
Water Company News
Severn Trent share first look at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games water refill stations
Severn Trent has shared a first look at the water refill stations set to be popping up at Birmingham 2022’s venues this summer.
As Birmingham...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water scarcity situation deteriorates in east of Scotland
Despite recent rainfall, water scarcity remains a growing threat in the east of Scotland with more areas raised to Alert level.
In the latest report...
Appointments
New Chair wants an apprenticeship available for ‘Every Young Person in Scotland’
The employer-led body in charge of apprenticeships in Scotland has appointed a new business leader to Chair its group of industry experts.
Peter Farrer, Scottish...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Success continues to ‘flow’ for NI Water at the Belfast Telegraph Awards
NI Water is celebrating after winning the much coveted ‘Excellence In Workplace Health & Wellbeing’ award at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards. This is...
Water Company News
People struggling with cost of living can seek up to a 90% reduction on their water bill
People across the region facing increasing cost of living pressures can access a £30 million support fund being launched by Severn Trent.
As the cost...
Industry News
Trant meets Southern Water’s EDM Programme
To meet the Environment Agency’s accelerated target that all Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) are fitted with Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) devices by 31 December...
Event News
Line-up revealed for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2022
A business entrepreneur also known for being a ‘Dragon’ and a TV star repair guru are among the inspirational guests set to motivate and...
Awards, Charity & Funding
New technology for water quality monitoring receives prestigious award
A water monitoring system developed in a collaboration between University of Birmingham researchers and Proteus Instruments, that remotely measures the quality of water in...
Industry News
GHGSat launches three new ABB-built optical sensors into space
Canadian company GHGSat, which specializes in high-resolution GHG monitoring from space, has launched three new ABB-built optical sensors into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon...
Water Company News
Major sewer upgrade unveiled for Glasgow’s southside
Scottish water is set to invest £750,000 upgrading the sewer network in the Cathcart area of Glasgow to help reduce the risk of flooding.
This...
Industry News
IWJS awarded contract extensions with Heathrow Airport and Addenbrooke’s Hospital
IWJS, an operating business of M Group Services, has signed contract extensions to continue delivering essential works at Heathrow Airport and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
At Heathrow...
Insight & Opinion
Future Water Association criticises Government’s Stormwater Reduction Plans
In a statement to the press, UK trade association, Future Water, has criticised the Governments Stormwater Overflow Reduction Plan proposals, suggesting they are being...
Appointments
Sarah Cardell appointed as interim CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority
Sarah Cardell has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng.
Sarah Cardell is...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Lords Committee begins Ofwat inquiry evidence sessions with Philip Dunne MP
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will begin its evidence sessions on the work of Ofwat, by hearing from Rt Hon Philip...
Market Analysis & Research
New ICG report highlights need for infrastructure industry to improve how data and insights reach decision-makers
The latest report from the Infrastructure Client Group (ICG) on the infrastructure industry’s digital maturity, suggests the industry needs to unlock much more value...
Water Company News
Digital innovation helps track down water theft
Hi-tech GPS trackers have helped Thames Water track down companies that illegally take water from the network, protecting the supply against those who use...
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