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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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.

 
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10 Apr 2025

Leading Water Engineering and Construction Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends 
Engineering and construction firms are vital in shaping decisions across the municipal and industrial water & wastewater sectors. Their influence extends from consulting services and technology recommendations to construction and facility operations, positioning them as key decision-makers in the water sector. In some respects, they serve as gatekeepers to critical infrastructure and technology choices.

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Private Equity Firms Build Out Trenchless Water Positions 

On 3 February 2023, U.S. private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Company announced the formation of PURIS, a vertically integrated provider of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation...
1 Mar. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy Activity in Water Management, Q2 2023 

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment, there are currently an estimated 9.1 million lead service...
26 May. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market Data Seat Holders

Aegion Expands Water Pipeline Services via M&A 

On 31 July 2023, St. Louis, Missouri-based Aegion Corporation announced its acquisition of Portland Utilities Construction Company (PUCC). Founded in 1991, PUCC is a trenchless...
19 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q3 2023 

To date, Bluefield has recorded 210 deals in 2023, representing a 29% decline compared to the 294 deals recorded during the same period in 2022....
25 Sep. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

Fed Rate Cuts Poised to Ignite Growth in U.S. Water Sector 

On 7 November 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee—the monetary policy arm of the U.S. Federal Reserve—announced intentions to lower the target federal funds rate...
19 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape