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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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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2024 

In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the long-awaited MCLs for six PFAS chemicals and laid out the implementation timelines for monitoring and...
24 May. 2024
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

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024 

Bluefield recorded 21 approved deals during Q1 2024, marking the fewest deals approved in a quarter since 2019. High interest rates and inflation over the...
15 May. 2024
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. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies Data Seat Holders

Schneider Pursues Bentley, Rounding Out Water Offerings 

Schneider Electric confirms reports of discussions to potentially acquire engineering software firm Bentley Systems. The potential deal would be another stepping stone in Schneider’s strategy...
10 May. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

The Hydrogen Economy: Water Demand, Management Strategies, and Global Forecasts, 2024–2030 

Hydrogen has emerged as a key focal point in the global energy transition. From policy road maps in Europe and Australia to financial incentives in...
26 Apr. 2024
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Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share and Company Rankings 

The U.S. water and wastewater utility landscape is heavily fragmented across 48,587 community water systems serving 313 million people and 23,481 wastewater treatment facilities serving...
23 Apr. 2024
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Global Lessons Learned: Utility Strategies for Developing and Commercializing Water Reuse 

Bluefield’s team of water experts has analyzed the business models of select reuse projects in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, investigating how strategic decisions are...
3 Apr. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

AI in the Utility Construction Industry: Key Market Trends, Applications, and Best Practices 

In the U.S. utility construction sector, which is facing chronic labor shortages amid historic levels of federal infrastructure investment, AI can serve as a powerful...
2 Apr. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

U.S. Digital Water Market Overview 

The nearly US$8 billion U.S. digital water market is growing at an 8% CAGR, or 3x to 4x the pace of growth in the broader...
15 Mar. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2024 

The 2021 signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriated a historic US$63.3 billion for U.S. water infrastructure and Western Water Infrastructure from 2022–2026....
11 Mar. 2024
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

Collaborative Project Delivery: State Policies and Market Trends for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 

Public sector project owners, engineering & design firms, and contractors are grappling with project cost overruns, delays, and contractual disputes that are slowing execution and...
8 Mar. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.