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United Utilities has confirmed 30 local construction firms based, or with operations in, the North West as winners of the region’s largest planned investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for more than a century. https://shorturl.at/YlPAv

We’re proud to continue our successful partnership with a leading Scottish civil engineering contractor. NWH Group has been providing a wide range of services including tippers, sweepers, aggregates, and more, to support critical infrastructure projects across Scotland and England. With a shared commitment to reliability, sustainability, and efficiency, our comprehensive service offering has enabled the contractor to meet tight deadlines while maintaining their exceptional reputation across sectors like water, infrastructure, and defence. This partnership showcases how collaboration drives successful outcomes and innovation. Read the full case study here: https://loom.ly/MLPzHzo #NWHGroup #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #Partnerships #Sustainability #Innovation #Reliability

United Utilities names 30 suppliers for AMP8 minor works https://lnkd.in/eRMjhuug Water company United Utilities has prequalified 30 construction firms to undertake minor works for it over the next five years. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

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NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) has completed its procurement for AMP8 with the appointment of 33 partners to deliver a £3.bn AMP8 capital investment programme. #AMP8 will see aim to meet #netzero by 2030, decrease sewage overflows and minimise the effect of climate change. NWG are pledging to spend 60p in the pound with regional suppliers, including with new entrants to the water sector with a view to increasing capacity to the industry. Great news for the engineering and construction sector in the North East. Major skills shortage are likely to continue in the region, particularly around civils, mechanical and structural engineering. #water #utilities #amp7 #amp8 mat.holliday@morson.com A E Yates Ltd. Absolute Civil Engineering Ltd Applebridge ARM Pipetek BCE NORTHERN LIMITED Britcon (UK) Limited Enisca Esh Group G&B Civil Engineering Galliford Try GLC Projects GOWLAND AND DAWSON LIMITED IES Utilities Group Ltd. Integrated Water Services M&E J MCCANN & CO LIMITED Jackson Civil Engineering Keltbray Kilnbridge Knights Brown Land & Water MGL Group Network Plus Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd Rhodar Specialist Enabling Works S&B Utilities Sapphire Utility Solutions Ltd Seymour Civil Engineering Stonbury Story Contracting Limited VolkerLaser WorkFlow Services Ltd

Yorkshire Water has appointed seven contractor partners to its £850 million complex non-infrastructure framework over the next five years. Partners appointed to the framework are: ▪Barhale ▪Galliford Try ▪Glanua ▪Kier ▪Mott MacDonald ▪Bentley ▪Tilbury Douglas ▪Ward & Burke Partners will provide civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control & automation and building capability & expertise as Yorkshire Water invests in clean water and wastewater networks over the AMP8 delivery period. The water company has committed to invest £8.3 billion across the business, its largest ever environmental investment programme, following recent approval by water industry regulator, Ofwat What is AMP? The purpose of Asset Management Plan periods, set by industry regulator Ofwat, is to increase efficiency and service levels within the sector via capital programmes. In AMP8, water suppliers are facing both environmental and regulatory challenges, including net zero by 2030, reducing sewage spills, and to mitigate the effects of climate change. Bill Hocking, chief executive of Galliford Try, said: “We have sustained a successful track record of winning places on these key water sector frameworks for the AMP8 period which are a driver of our Sustainable Growth Strategy. “We look forward to working with Yorkshire Water on this new framework to deliver high-quality facilities that meet their customers’ needs.” Mark Wood, Barhale regional director (Yorkshire), said: “The long contract term will allow Barhale to continue to grow as a business and to invest in our team. “Our graduate programme will have a strong base to build on and as we move into the full design and build sector for civil and mechanical and electrical projects and provides us with the opportunity to become a full multi-disciplinary principle contractor construction business.” Rachael Fox, head of programme delivery at Yorkshire Water, said: “We’re looking forward to working with our chosen partners as we embark on an ambitious investment programme from 2025. “There’s a big challenge ahead – not only to meet new regulatory requirements, but to meet customer expectations too – and effective collaboration will be key to our success.” [Construction Wave] #construction #investment

After the Site C debacle where construction costs doubled to $16 billion; now we have the Water Treatment Plant debacle where the original estimate of $700 million is increased to $3.86 billion (latest estimate). Where is the construction governance, management and competence in local government ?

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Yorkshire Water Awards £850M Complex Projects Framework to Seven Contractors Yorkshire Water has selected seven partners for an £850 million framework to deliver complex non-infrastructure works as part of its AMP8 investment programme. Selected Contractors: Barhale Ltd Galliford Try Glanua Kier Group Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB Tilbury Douglas Ward and Burke Scope of Work: These firms will undertake civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, automation, and building projects to enhance clean and wastewater assets over the next five years. This initiative is part of Yorkshire Water's largest-ever environmental programme, with an £8.3 billion investment approved by Ofwat for AMP8. Read more at Construction Enquirer: https://lnkd.in/da9HH7gY #YorkshireWater #Infrastructure #WaterManagement #AMP8 #Sustainability #Engineering #Construction

Heavy Civil Construction Professionals: Who’s your go-to for the latest construction news? 📊 Poll Results Are In: 👉 ENR (Engineering News-Record): 72% 👉 Construction Dive: 17% 👉 Roads & Bridges: 3% 👉 Other: 7% (Tell us in the comments!) It’s clear ENR is leading the way, but we want to hear from you! If your top source is in the 7% “Other” category, drop it below! 💬 💡 What makes your favorite source stand out? Is it breaking news, expert insights, or unique perspectives? Let’s share and grow together! #HeavyCivil #ConstructionNews #IndustryInsights #ENR #ConstructionDive #RoadsandBridges