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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase or with a Corporate Subscription.
3 Sep | Insight Report
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State Profile: Ohio Water Market ->
Ohio relies on a balanced mix of roughly 50% surface water sources and 50% groundwater sources. Over the next 20 years, the state will require nearly US$30.7 billion to repair, expand, and maintain its infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.Corporate Subscription
24 Aug | Insight Report + Data
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Leading Water Engineering and Construction Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends ->
Water has become a strategic growth market for engineering and construction firms despite remaining a minority of overall revenue. Across the firms analyzed, water accounted for only 15%–23% of total revenue, yet companies continue to invest in acquisitions, artificial intelligence, and geographic expansion to strengthen their competitive positions.Corporate Subscription
24 Aug | Data Insight + Data
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans, 2026–2036 ->
Bluefield’s team of water experts has collected, cleaned, and analyzed published CIP data from more than 725 utilities across the U.S. and Canada. This CIP analysis translates utility capital needs into market opportunities for technology and equipment vendors as well as engineering and construction firms.Corporate Subscription
6 Aug | Insight Report + Data
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Drinking Water and Wastewater Pipe Forecasts, 2026–2035 ->
The U.S. & Canada pipe market, valued at US$99.3 billion from 2026–2035, continues to shift from growth to renewal. Overall capital expenditures grow at a modest 2.0% compound annual growth rate, from US$9.07 billion in 2026 to US$10.88 billion in 2035.Corporate Subscription
30 Jul | Data Insight + Data
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The U.S. Federal Funding Cliff: Sizing the Decline and Mapping the Exposures for States and Utilities ->
Federal funding has historically represented a small share of total water infrastructure investment, with state and local governments covering 96% of spending in 2023 versus 4% from the federal government.Corporate Subscription
20 Jul | Insight Report
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State Profile: Arizona Water Market ->
In contrast to the national landscape, where investment typically follows infrastructure replacement and treatment upgrades, Arizona's market is heavily shaped by governance and policy.Corporate Subscription
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Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2023
To date, Bluefield has recorded 103 deals in 2023, which is lower than the 174 deals recorded during the same period in 2022. This represents...
17 Jul. 2023
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.LOGISTEC’s ALTRA Poised for Growth after Latest Take-Private Water Deal
On 16 October 2023, Montreal, Canada-based LOGISTEC Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity (PE) firm Blue Wolf Capital Partners...
1 Nov. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q4 2023
As of 1 December 2023, Bluefield has tracked 327 total water M&A deals in 2023, representing a 6% decline compared to the 348 deals recorded...
18 Dec. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.