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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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PFAS Regulation for Water Advances Through State Actions
The U.S. regulatory environment addressing PFAS has picked up pace over the last two months. On 29 May 2019, the State of New Hampshire filed...
5 Jun. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Aqua America Lands Big Fish in Wastewater
On 17 September 2019, Aqua America Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, signed an asset purchase agreement with the Delaware County Regional Water...
8 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
NW Pipe Seeks Material Growth in Geneva
On 3 February 2020, Northwest Pipe Company (NW Pipe) announced its acquisition of Orem, Utah-based Geneva Pipe and Precast. The US$49.4 million transaction closed on...
21 Feb. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Economic Signposts Indicate Positive Environment for Water Infrastructure Build-out
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its year-end December 2019 construction spending, thereby closing out the 2019 year with positive results for water & wastewater...
2 Mar. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Revisiting Municipal Water & Wastewater Pain Points in a Market Downturn
On 11 March 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid into bear market territory, represented by a 20.3% decline from the prior month. The U.S....
16 Mar. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water Investments Grow for PE Firms
Digital water has emerged as a key hotspot for global deal-making in recent years, as vendors position to capitalize on growing utility demand for higher-margin...
1 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Sydney Water Sets Pace for Resiliency, Innovation
On 16 June 2020, the Final Determination of Sydney Water’s 2020-2024 Price Review was released by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The report...
2 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis Gains Traction
On 9 June 2020, SUEZ’s Spanish subsidiary launched its COVID-19 City Sentinel wastewater monitoring system in three eastern regions of Spain. The solution will include...
9 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
H2O Innovation Builds Water Utility Service Portfolio via M&A
On 2 July 2020, H2O Innovation announced the acquisition of Gulf Utility Service (GUS), an operations and maintenance (O&M) company for water & wastewater utilities...
17 Jul. 2020
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Green Infrastructure Gains Impact Investing Momentum
On 2 December 2020, the City of Hampton, Virginia, in partnership with Quantified Ventures, closed on a US$12 million Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) to fund...
20 Dec. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.