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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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U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025
U.S. utility M&A regained momentum in Q3 2025, signaling renewed consolidation pressures across the sector. Bluefield tracked 32 deals, the highest quarterly count since Q3 2023.
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Tetra Tech, WSP Vie to Grow Water Footprints
On 23 September 2022, U.S. engineering firm, Tetra Tech, made an unsolicited offer to acquire U.K.-based RPS Group for US$691 million, outflanking a WSP Global’s...
6 Oct. 2022
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q3 2022
The pace of global water M&A continues to lag behind 2021, falling back to pre-pandemic levels. To date, Bluefield has recorded 193 deals in 2022—well...
11 Oct. 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.AMCS Aims to Bridge Water, Solid Waste Silos
On 13 September 2022, Irish waste management & recycling software solutions provider Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems (AMCS) Group announced its acquisition of Utility Cloud, a...
14 Oct. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Top Tech Trends to Watch in the Global Water Utility Sector – Xylem Reach Conference
In a presentation at the Xylem Reach 2022 Conference in Washington, DC, Bluefield's digital water experts highlight the most critical digital technologies shaping the water...
18 Oct. 2022
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 Pipe Market Overview – Plastic Pipes Institute
Bluefield's water experts presented on the state of the U.S. & Canada pipe market, infrastructure funding, and market outlook at the Plastics Pipe Institute 2022...
19 Oct. 2022
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.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2022
The US$25.9 billion global digital water market has faced significant headwinds throughout 2022, including ongoing supply chain disruption, rising prices and interest rates, COVID-19 lockdowns...
20 Oct. 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.U.S. & Canada Municipal Capital Improvement Plans: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Utility Budget Outlook, 2022–2030
Companies across the water industry value chain are always seeking an edge to better position their products and solutions against their peers. Bluefield supports companies...
14 Nov. 2022
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.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2022
Bluefield's team of water experts supports clients with ongoing quarterly analysis of identifiable trends and market signals highlighted in the financial reports (e.g., 10–K, 10–Q),...
14 Nov. 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.Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2022
Bluefield has observed water risks being a larger focal point in industrial water strategies and planning measures. Sourcing alternative water supplies and investing in water...
29 Nov. 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.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Outlook: Utility CAPEX & OPEX Forecasts, 2022–2030
Bluefield’s team of water experts provides a timely assessment of the U.S. & Canada water market outlook at a moment of change, evaluating the impact...
30 Nov. 2022
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