Day: 17 January 2012

Cutting-edge assessment leads the way

New technologies are bolstering the ability of JD7, a UK company specialising in pipeline monitoring. Natasha Wiseman reports

Piping up for savings

A technique for internal pipe repair is making savings on major United Utilities mains projects. Intrepid WWT editor Natasha Wiseman dropped into the pipe to find out how it works

Brawoliner used at cathedral site

Difficulty of access meant a pipe repair job required a trenchless solution. On behalf of CJ Kelly, Ian Clarke explains

Integral towing head improves ‘no dig’ applications

Polyethylene pipe specialist, GPS PE Pipe Systems, has developed an innovative factory sealed pipe with integral towing head. The company says the this eliminates the risk of towing head failure and reduces installation times for trenchless installations.

Precast manhole reduces excavation times

A pre-cast concrete manhole unit is cutting installation times and improving safety, according to the manufacturer

Burdens supplies Duktus pipes to three Southern Water projects

Specialised ductile iron pipes have recently been supplied to Southern Water by civil engineering and building materials company Burdens. Over the past few months, sites at Mossy Bottom, Newmarket and Southover have used Duktus in diameters of 800mm and 1m, using the unique BLS restraint joint system.

Raising the standard

Failing to maintain the integrity of standards could prove costly to the water industry, argues Frank Jones, director of the BPF Pipes Group

Efficiency is in the pipeline

Despite the economic climate, new hurdles such as regulation, carbon accounting are driving innovation, especially in pipelines, says Sandra Rolfe-Dickinson, MWH technical director of pipeline engineering (Europe & Africa)

Local residents hit back at Cuadrilla fracking plans

Oil and gas company Cuadrilla felt the wrath of furious local residents at a public meeting to discuss its proposed plans to drill test for shale gas in the Home Counties.

Local residents hit back at Cuadrilla fracking plans

Oil and gas company Cuadrilla felt the wrath of furious local residents at a public meeting to discuss its proposed plans to drill test for shale gas in the Home Counties.

Irish water reform will ‘sustain’ €600m investment per year

A six-week public consultation on reform of the Irish water sector has been launched, with the proposed plans including the establishment of new public utility company Irish Water and a water metering rollout.

Europe could save billions by being more waste-compliant

The European economy could save €72bn a year if member states implemented EU waste legislation in full, according to a European Commission (EC) study.

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