The UK water industry is entering a pivotal period with Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), a five-year initiative aimed at addressing key challenges in water infrastructure. With a record £88 billion investment allocated by Ofwat, AMP8 aims to reduce harm from storm overflows, cut leakage by 17%, reduce sewer flooding in homes by 27%, and [...]
Industry experts have welcomed the unlocking of additional flood protection funding – but warn it continues to neglect a key area. The Environment Agency (EA) has announced £68m for flood schemes in the East of England, as part of a £2.65bn Government commitment to flood schemes over the next two years. However, of the £68m [...]
As the frequency of extreme weather events continues to rise, flooding has become a critical issue affecting communities across the UK. With millions of livelihoods at risk, the Government finally announced a record £2.65 billion investment in UK flood defences. After a series of storms that wreaked havoc across the country, the Environment Agency [...]
The long awaited 2020 Builders' Merchants Awards, which had to be postponed in 2020 to support the UK's efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, took placed Friday 14th May 2021. With the turmoil caused by the pandemic and the resilient strength and togetherness of the industry, the 2020 BM Awards was arguably the most [...]
If you have visited our website in the past you may now notice a few changes and a refreshed new look. We’ve coordinated a complete overhaul of the site which runs deeper than the simple aesthetics. Integrated tools We’ve previously introduced helpful digital tools for our customers, such as, an online product selector, our online [...]
Q: How did you get into the industry and to your current position? I had made the move to a new town with my now wife Emily. For a number of years prior I had been working for a global bank doing a variety of roles. Once I moved I began to look for a new [...]
