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Contractors have always known that the operational knowledge and experience of their operatives, built up over time, is as valuable in the field as anything. Now Clancy Docwra has the evidence to prove it.

After three years of almost static growth in global CO2 emissions, 2017 showed a 1.4% rise – bringing emissions to a record high of 32.5 gigatonnes.

Water regulator Ofwat may not like it, but temporary use bans and drought orders are real and are in the 10 year plans of water companies as they prepare for life without additional resources in the near to medium-term.

It is time for water regulation to switch focus to making the sector a leading player in the circular economy.

Regulator Ofwat wants lower water bills but that could come with the risk of drought orders.

The boss of a £15bn pension fund has thrown his weight behind the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project.

Water watchdog Ofwat has said companies need to “up their game” on cutting leakages after firms published lukewarm water management manifestoes.

Dredged sediment at Hinkley Point C site will be dumped into Welsh waters after the project obtained a marine licence for the disposal. 

Thames Water is to pay £120M back to its customers after failing to control water leakage across its network.

Dogs, drones and smart meters are all being deployed to tackle the enormous amount of water the UK wastes.