Yearly Archives: 2023

Bruton Knowles opens first office in Scotland with new senior team

Bruton Knowles has opened its first office in Scotland to support a growing client base in the country and has appointed key senior figures...

Board changes at Detectronic

Wastewater monitoring specialists, Detectronic, has made a number of changes to their board as part of a restructure following the retirement of Executive Chairman...

Mark Shadrick promoted to MD of Galliford Try’s Environment division

Galliford Try, one of the UK’s leading construction groups, has announced that it has promoted Mark Shadrick to the role of Managing Director of...

It’s time to spend wisely, not just spend more, says Rimini Street’s Utilities Director, Mike Cattermole

There is significant motivation for the water industry to get its plans for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) right, not just because Government and...

United Utilities apprentice scoops Highly Commended accolade at North West National Apprenticeship Awards

A United Utilities apprentice has been Highly Commended in this year’s North West final for the National Apprenticeship Awards. Katrina Clark, from Lymm, is working...

Southern Water enters final stage of major £25m project in Southampton

A scheme to upgrade Millbrook Wastewater Treatment Works in Southampton has reached a critical phase as it seeks to help protect and enhance Southampton...

RSK Group acquires innovative Catalan water, construction and engineering specialists

Catalan water management, consulting and engineering services company ABM has been acquired by RSK, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. The business,...

From flush to fuel for United Utilities’ new electric HGVs

United Utilities is set to introduce electric heavy goods vehicles which will be powered by poo. It is the only water company in the...

Bredel NR Transfer hose launched for general fluid transfer applications 

Bredel hose pumps has expanded its range of hoses by releasing the new and versatile Bredel NR Transfer hose for general fluid transfer applications...

Delivering the public sector’s digital agenda without the disruption

Rimini Street is a global provider of enterprise software products and services. In this article, Rimini's Utilities Director, Mike Cattermole, shares some insights on...

Public confidence in disaster preparedness of European governments is low, according to global analysis

Most people in Northern and Western Europe do not have confidence in their national government to deal with a disaster, according to a new...

Stepping up the nutrient battle in Somerset 

The Parrett will be the latest of Somerset’s rivers to feel the benefit of enhanced environmental protection when a new £12 million project gets...

Environment Agency and partners practise for extreme storm event

The Environment Agency, along with the emergency services, local authorities and voluntary organisations, has been preparing its tactical and strategic response to an extreme...

Louise Parry, Energy & Utility Skills, discusses the findings of the 2022 Inclusion Measurement Framework report

In this Water Vlog, Water Magazine's Editor Phil Alsop talks with Louise Parry, Energy & Utility Skills, about the findings of the 2022 Inclusion...

Plans approved for pioneering Warrington carbon-capture facility

Planning permission has been granted for a state-of-the-art new carbon-capture facility at Lingley Mere business park in Warrington. The project, Mersey Biochar, will lock away...

New method for purifying drinking water could be used in disaster zones

Scientists have developed a new method that converts seawater into drinking water that could be useful in disaster zones where there is limited electrical...

Secondary lining finished in eastern section of the super sewer project

The team behind London’s new super sewer are another step closer to delivering the tunnel following the completion of the final section of secondary...

Turnover success for Warwickshire company

Leading waterways specialist, The Rothen Group, has announced turnover of £5.2 million, following the release of its 2023 financial year results. Turnover has increased by...

Metcor Group launches to help a greener built environment and get a grip on pollution

Three long-established companies, Metcor Environmental (formerly Metro Mechanical Services), Anglo Pumps, and Aylesford Electrical Contractors, are being brought together to form The Metcor Group,...

Henkel acquires specialised supplier for innovative composite repair and reinforcement solutions

Henkel has acquired the US-based Critica Infrastructure, a specialised supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) composite solutions for the world’s most critical infrastructure...

Information silos in water utilities: a stumbling block on the road to digital transformation

Digital transformation, defined as the process by which a company implements digital technology to obtain a competitive advantage, is becoming increasingly necessary in addition...

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