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Apr 30, 2019
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New Surface Protection Systems for Car Parks
MC-Bauchemie upgrades its portfolio of car park coatings In addition to the OS 8- and OS 10-rated coating systems for floor surfaces, this manufacturer of solutions for the protection and repair of multi-storey car parks is now also able to offer new OS 11a- and OS 11b-rated compound coatings. The new systems have been developed for higher levels of loading stress and attack in multi-storey car parks and come with increased crack-bridging capability.
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Apr 29, 2019
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PASS: The Cost-Cutting Sewer Inspection Workflow
The Phased Assessment Strategy for Sewers (PASS) prioritizes your resource allocation with a single, integrated inspection workflow.
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Apr 26, 2019
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British Water Welcomes Environment Agency Speech
Lila Thompson, chief executive, British Water, said, “British Water welcomes the speech from Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan about the UK’s pending water crisis and the “mix of methods” needed to reduce demand and increase supply.”
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Apr 25, 2019
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Ductile iron pipes with restrained joints make difficult pipe-laying work possible in the Gastein Valley
An article by Mag. Roland Gruber
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Apr 24, 2019
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Milestone for Hard Rock Tunnelling: Final Double Breakthrough Follo Line
The construction of Norway's longest railway tunnel marked a breakthrough for the use of tunnel boring machines in hard rock tunnelling.
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Apr 23, 2019
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P&G Sets New Goal to Deliver 25 Billion Liters of Clean Drinking Water to Families in Need Worldwide
After achieving its 2020 goal of delivering 15 billion liters one year early, the Company increases its target to 25 billion liters of clean water by 2025.
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Apr 17, 2019
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Employee Innovation Culture Helps Give a Clearer View into Sewers
A chance encounter over 4,000 miles from United Utilities head office in Warrington gave one employee of the company the opportunity to see a piece of equipment not yet used in the UK water industry in action.
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Apr 16, 2019
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Carl Data Signs MOU for International E2E IIoT AI Water Monitoring Project
Carl Data Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce the Company and their wholly-owned subsidiary Astra Smart Systems (“Astra”) have signed an MOU to join forces with Living Lakes Canada (“LLC”), to build and deploy an end-to-end IIoT solution for advanced AI water monitoring.
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Apr 15, 2019
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The University Course NATM Engineering is Starting in 2019 with New Content
In addition to method competence, the part-time international tunnelling course offered by TU Graz and Montanuniversität Leoben imparts new knowledge about tunnel-boring machinery. The operation and maintenance of tunnel structures are also part of the new curriculum. Applications are open until 31st July.
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Apr 12, 2019
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New Black & Veatch Water and Wastewater Report Provides Insight into Water Rates in Top 50 U.S. Cities
Across the U.S., water and wastewater management is gaining greater attention as cities and utilities grapple with rising rates for water and sewer services, the direct result of aging infrastructure, rising operational costs, evolving capital funding mechanisms and regulatory requirements.
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Apr 11, 2019
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Report Recommends Governmentwide Adoption of Dynamic Water’s Technology for Saving Water
Dynamic Water Technologies saved thousands of gallons of water and cut operating costs at a federal building in Georgia as part of a government study to find alternative technologies to conserve energy and water. As a result, the report recommends governmentwide adoption of the company’s electrochemical process water treatment technology.
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Apr 10, 2019
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The Toro Company to Acquire The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
The Toro Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held The Charles Machine Works, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation and the parent company of Ditch Witch and several other leading brands in the underground construction market, for $700 million in cash subject to certain adjustments set forth in the definitive agreement.
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Apr 09, 2019
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IKT LinerReport 2018: Has trend for improving quality ended?
For more than ten years, the performance of CIPP liners continuously improved. But, in recent years the annual test results have sometimes been poorer. Is this a sign of a reversal in that trend?
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Apr 08, 2019
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Triple+ and Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Partner on Smart Water Leak Prevention Pilot Project
Water damage is the second most common insurance property claim in the US after hail and wind damage and billions of dollars are spent in claims and repairing damages annually. GUARD aims to reduce these costs for customers and the company through the utilization of unique end-to-end water leak damage prevention systems. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD and Triple+ have launched a pilot project that utilizes Triple+ devices powered with its cloud monitoring service.
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Apr 05, 2019
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Growing with the Government: A Guide to Bidding on and Winning Government Contracts
When it comes to landing a government contract, the bidding process is the biggest hurdle. Now you can expand your understanding of how to win government contracts with expert insights and advice. Free resource discusses how to choose, understand and write a winning bid for a government contract.
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Apr 04, 2019
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Monster 80 Metre Fatberg Found in Liverpool Sewer
A 90-tonne bung of congealed fat is set to be hacked out of a Liverpool sewer by hand. The 80 metre-long blockage of congealed fats, oils and other nasties under Birchall Street wouldn’t budge with traditional high powered water jets.
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Apr 03, 2019
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TTC Leads the Way through Comprehensive Validation of Emerging 3D Imaging - Technology for the Inspection of Manholes and Sewer Pipelines
The Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) is an industry/university/government cooperative research center. TTC has been a leader in advancing all areas of the science and practice related to underground infrastructure pipeline networks for more than 30 years including PCA (Pipeline Condition Assessment) technology.
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Apr 02, 2019
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Robbins EPB and Conveyors Complete Complex Lot 5 at Emisor Oriente
Powerful TBM proves itself in both soft ground and hard rock.
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Apr 01, 2019
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Software AG and Telstra Partner to Develop Water Management Solution for Australian Utilities
Software AG and Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications company today announced a partnership to create a solution for digital automated water management. Based on Telstra’s IOT platform and the Cumulocity IoT Solution Accelerator for Water Management, the solution will provide utilities with a quick way to gain insights from meter data to minimise costs involved with supplying water to customers.
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Mar 29, 2019
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Granite’s Water and Mineral Services Group Awarded $21 Million Joint Venture Sewer Rehabilitation Project in Atlanta
Granite announced a $21 million joint venture contract by the City of Atlanta for the Sewer Group Three Rehabilitation, Contract D project in Atlanta, Georgia. The contract was awarded to Granite Inliner, a division of Granite’s newly formed Water and Mineral Services Group, in joint venture with T&J Industries Development & Contracting Inc. Granite booked its 60 percent share of the $21 million joint venture project into its fourth quarter 2018 backlog.
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Mar 28, 2019
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Manchester City Stars Sergio Agüero, David Silva and Ilkay Gündoğan Kick Off Xylem’s ‘Closer Than You Think’ Campaign to Highlight Global Water Challenges
Premier League Champions, Manchester City and Xylem, a leading global water technology company, have teamed up to launch the ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign to drive awareness of urgent water challenges among millions of football fans around the world.
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Mar 27, 2019
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ISA Announced as a Supporting Organization of the 2019 LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge
For the second year in a row, the International Society of Automation (ISA)—through its Water and Wastewater Industries Division (WWID)—is supporting an initiative designed to demonstrate the value of intelligent water systems, smart water technologies, and leveraging data for improved decision-making.
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Mar 26, 2019
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New Study: Americans Want to Flush Less Water Down the Drain in Style
According to new consumer research conducted by Radius Global on behalf of Niagara Conservation®, creators of water-saving toilets that use Stealth® Technology, Americans place a priority on saving water with new toilets in their home, but don’t feel they should give up design in the name of water conservation. More than half (55 %) of Americans would prefer a toilet that is both stylish and conserves water over one that is only stylish, or only conserves water.
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Mar 25, 2019
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Aries Industries Makes Leap in Pipeline-Cutting Technology with Wolverine 2.0 Cutter
Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced the next generation of advanced sewer rehabilitation pipeline-cutting technology with the Wolverine 2.0 Cutting System.
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