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The wastewater network is becoming increasingly intelligent. United Utilities is currently rolling out 330 intelligent wastewater pumping systems across north-west England as part of its programme to reduce storm-overflow spills.
The […]
Better customer service starts before anyone complains. Discover how collaboration, transparent job updates and connected systems help field service businesses reduce chasing, react faster and become more proactive.
A stolen van can mean lost tools, engineer downtime and disrupted jobs. Explore the evidence on recovery and how tracking helps field-service teams schedule smarter, reduce unnecessary mileage and keep customers informed.
A drainage asset fails. An alarm is raised. Someone needs to assess the problem, decide how serious it is, allocate the right engineers and potentially mobilise specialist contractors.
If the problem involves wastewater, every hour […]
The October 2026 deadline is approaching. We’re not waiting for it.
DEFRA’s move to mandatory digital waste reporting represents a major change for waste receiving sites. From 1 October 2026, […]
Paper and spreadsheets may work today, but DEFRA digital waste reporting makes connected software increasingly important for waste businesses.
The scale of opportunity emerging from AMP8 continues to become clearer. This week, United Utilities went to tender for a new Sewer Flooding Mitigation Framework worth approximately £24.9 million. The […]
AMP8 contract awards are moving from planning into delivery. See why drainage contractors need connected operations, visibility and scalable workflows.
New water-quality data, sewer flooding enforcement guidance and recent pollution fines show why drainage contractors need stronger operational evidence.
Potholes are more than an inconvenience. They damage tyres, wheels and suspension, increase downtime, and create real costs for customers who rely on their vehicles every day.
