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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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Infrastructure Funding Drives PFAS Investment
While the US$1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ushers in US$55 billion of newly dedicated water sector investment, it also includes a sizeable...
30 Jan. 2022
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q4 2021
Strong economic growth amidst COVID-19, longer-term confidence in the impacts of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and broader corporate and commercial focus on water...
11 Jan. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Municipal Water Challenges and Opportunities: 5 Key Issues to Consider in Your 2022 Strategy
In Bluefield's final client webcast of 2021, our team of water experts discuss what lies ahead in 2022 for the municipal water sector including market...
8 Dec. 2021
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Lead and Copper Rule
The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) regulates the levels of lead and copper contaminants that can be present in drinking water sources before action must...
3 Nov. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.Efforts to Rein in PFAS in Drinking Water Expand
Globally, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are gaining priority as a real water concern. This has been demonstrated by recent policy proposals in Europe seeking...
18 Oct. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Washington Continues to Battle over Needed Infrastructure Investment
On 10 August 2021, the U.S. Senate passed a US$1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The sweeping legislation outlines funding...
26 Aug. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.California Steps Up PFAS Action Water Protection
On 29 July 2021, the State of California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for drinking water concentrations of the...
17 Aug. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.What Do We Think about… When We Think about Water?
The water sector is undergoing significant change, much of which is propelled by external drivers outside of the traditional utility business model.
14 Jun. 2021
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2021
Through the first quarter of 2021, the water sector has been bolstered by strong macroeconomics. The COVID-19 recovery is palpable, as reflected in increased vaccination...
14 Jun. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.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 NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.