Smart Sewers Are Coming: But What Happens When the Infrastructure Spots a Problem?

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 […]

Smart Sewers Are Coming: But What Happens When the Infrastructure Spots a Problem?2026-09-21T13:46:45+01:00

When a Drainage Asset Fails: Why Response Time and the Audit Trail Matter

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 […]

When a Drainage Asset Fails: Why Response Time and the Audit Trail Matter2026-09-14T10:06:22+01:00

£25m Sewer Flooding Framework: Are Drainage Contractors Ready for Bigger, Longer-Term Contracts?

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 […]

£25m Sewer Flooding Framework: Are Drainage Contractors Ready for Bigger, Longer-Term Contracts?2026-09-02T14:45:39+01:00

Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence

New water-quality data, sewer flooding enforcement guidance and recent pollution fines show why drainage contractors need stronger operational evidence.

Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence2026-08-10T21:23:21+01:00

Drainage Industry Update: Why 2026 Could Be a Defining Year for Large Drainage Contractors

AMP8 investment, storm overflow targets and compliance pressures are creating major opportunities and operational challenges for large drainage contractors.

Drainage Industry Update: Why 2026 Could Be a Defining Year for Large Drainage Contractors2026-06-22T11:55:45+01:00

3 Ways to Make Life Easier for Your Facilities Managers

Following is a guest blog from iOFFICE, a leading workforce-centric IWMS and 100% SaaS platform designed for the Digital Workplace.  iOFFICE equips C-suite executives, CRE and facilities managers with the real-time data […]

3 Ways to Make Life Easier for Your Facilities Managers2022-06-20T10:18:47+01:00
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