From Jobs Completed to Outcomes Delivered: Why Drainage Contractors Need to Prove Their Performance

The UK water industry is entering a period where demonstrating operational performance is becoming just as important as delivering the work itself. With billions of pounds being invested in wastewater infrastructure, increasing […]

From Jobs Completed to Outcomes Delivered: Why Drainage Contractors Need to Prove Their Performance2026-10-19T18:53:23+01:00

The Hidden Wastewater Challenge: Why Traceability Matters More Than Ever

The UK’s wastewater industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate not just that work has been completed, but that every stage of the process can be properly accounted for. From industrial waste […]

The Hidden Wastewater Challenge: Why Traceability Matters More Than Ever2026-10-14T08:21:16+01:00

The £2.4m Cost of Missing the Warning Signs: Why Drainage Operations Need to Manage by Exception

A pump stops working, an inspection identifies a problem, an engineer recommends further work or a monitoring system generates an alert. None of these events necessarily represents a major incident on […]

The £2.4m Cost of Missing the Warning Signs: Why Drainage Operations Need to Manage by Exception2026-09-28T08:27:53+01:00

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

Discover Okappy at Utility Week Live 2025: Transforming Job Management in the Utilities Sector

We’re thrilled to announce that Okappy will be exhibiting at Utility Week Live 2025, the UK’s premier event for the utilities industry. Taking place on the 20th and 21st May at the […]

Discover Okappy at Utility Week Live 2025: Transforming Job Management in the Utilities Sector2025-01-23T08:26:52+00:00

The AI Challenge: How Facilities Managers Can Prepare for Workforce Changes

The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift, accelerated by technological advancements particular in AI, societal changes, and global disruptions from pandemics and wars.

Senior managers in facilities management, construction, and the […]

The AI Challenge: How Facilities Managers Can Prepare for Workforce Changes2025-01-14T09:24:17+00:00
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