Planning system overhaul to accelerate housebuilding must enable not limit acceleration of climate resilience, says CIWEM’s Alastair Chisholm
This month the government announced an update to its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – the headline set of guidance to planners and developers.
Billed as a means...
Unlocking the full potential of electrofusion in trenches and tight spaces
When combined with a modular ecosystem of polyethylene pipes and fittings, using electrofusion for jointing promises speed, simplicity, and a high degree of flexibility....
Five factors to consider when choosing safety footwear
Selecting the right safety footwear is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing of your workforce. Clair Weston, head of marketing at...
Top five ways to retain talent in utilities
Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth.
The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average...
Pumps: The hidden champions of energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors
In this article, Europump President, Luboš Michlík, highlights the vital role of pumps in powering the drive for a sustainable future.
As the global push...
Highlighting the multi-billion dollar need for PFAS treatment
"Forever chemicals", the family of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are coming under regulatory pressure as concerns over the negative effects...
Xylem pumps bolster Rotherham flood resilience
The centre of the town of Rotherham in South Yorkshire suffered significant flooding following extreme rainfall in June 2007 and November 2019, affecting hundreds...
Below the surface: Why water companies prioritise worker safety over asset protection
Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD, explores the contradictory approach to safety in the water industry, highlighting the stark contrast between the protection of...
Storm Bert exposes urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation, says CIWEM
More heavy rain is set to fall in southern England and south Wales this week, adding to the chaos caused by Storm Bert, which...
Objectively Speaking: How good governance of data can inspire public confidence
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, considers how good...
Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters tackle PFF, CSO, and wastewater challenges
In this article, Andy Hammond, Managing Director, Flexim UK & Ireland, explores the ongoing challenges with accurate and reliable data collection in sewage pumping,...
SuDS Tips: Stuart Crisp and Jo Bradley explore how SuDS can help meet water management requirements – Part 2
In the second of a two-part article, Stuart Crisp, Advanced Drainage Systems and Jo Bradley, Stormwater Shepherds, considers the use of mitigation indices (MIs)...
Shallow thinking – attenuation goes super thin
Shifting weather patterns and new planning regulations are challenging thinking on SuDS design. It’s time to get attenuation out of a hole, argues Jack...
Pump expert shares top maintenance tips for public sector organisations this winter
As winter approaches, ensuring essential infrastructure is properly maintained is critical for public sector organisations.
The early predictions for winter 2024/2025 suggest it will be...
Preventative pump maintenance reduces downtime and risk
Now that industrial companies face being hit with unlimited fines for pollution incidents, outsourcing pump maintenance to specialist contractors can provide security and peace...
Building resilience through an intersectional approach to climate change adaptation
While there’s no doubt climate change is a universal challenge affecting us all, it certainly does not affect us all equally. We know marginalised...
Clean up half-hearted approach to PFAS regulation to protect public health and our environment
As MP Munira Wilson reads her Private Members Bill on PFAS, we can now confidently say that health concerns surrounding these so-called ‘forever chemicals’...
Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun.
The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a...
Staying above water: can pension trustees navigate the challenges of Ofwat?
Mike Birch, Independent Trustee at Vidett and former Director of Supervision at The Pensions Regulator (TPR), addresses the financial turbulence within the water sector,...
IN FULL FLOW: Maximising smart meter data
With smart meter installations set to increase fivefold, how can utilities maximise the insights the data can provide, asks Ruth Clarke, head of digital...
Objectively Speaking: Data, data, everywhere…
This Month, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, considers the benefits of the...
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