Interest in the stormwater management market is on the rise, driven by urgent environmental challenges and infrastructure needs. Reese Tisdale is joined by Senior Research Director Eric Bindler to unpack Bluefield’s latest stormwater infrastructure report. In this discussion, they dive into the nuances of stormwater management, exploring its impact across municipal water systems, transportation networks,… Continue reading What’s Driving Rapid Growth in U.S. Stormwater Management?
Podcast: The Future of Water
Three Industries Shaping Industrial Water Management
Podcast host Reese Tisdale talks with Bluefield Analyst Amber Walsh to get the low down on top takeaways from Q2 industrial water analysis. Industrial water markets are seeing a lot of change—from rising demand for data, the energy transition, and a focus on corporate sustainability strategies. In this discussion, Bluefield’s water experts share their insights on… Continue reading Three Industries Shaping Industrial Water Management
Emerging Trends and Foreign Investment Opportunities in Spain’s Water Market
Spain’s water sector has evolved in light of the country’s unique challenges such as extensive infrastructure buildout in recent decades, population boom, economic recessions, and persistent droughts. Despite these hurdles, Spain has made notable strides in areas including desalination, water management, and technology adoption. VP & Managing Director Keith Hays and Analyst Maria Cardenal from… Continue reading Emerging Trends and Foreign Investment Opportunities in Spain’s Water Market
How Would a Potential Schneider-Bentley Deal Shake Up the Water Sector?
Update: As of 23 May 2024, deal talks between Schneider Electric and Bentley Systems have ended, with no plans to move forward with an acquisition. Schneider Electric and Bentley have confirmed ongoing discussions regarding a potential acquisition, marking a significant development in the water industry. With Bentley’s market value estimated at approximately US$16 billion, the prospective… Continue reading How Would a Potential Schneider-Bentley Deal Shake Up the Water Sector?
Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water: Who Will Bear the Burden?
Bluefield’s latest remediation forecast for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has surged to US$13.5 billion by 2030 in the wake of anticipated maximum contamination limits (MCLs) for drinking water and a significant legal settlement involving 3M in South Carolina. Now, with the EPA confirming these unprecedented contaminant limits, a fresh wave of discussions emerge, touching… Continue reading Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water: Who Will Bear the Burden?
AI Opportunities and Impacts for Utility Construction Firms in Water
While artificial intelligence (AI) has indeed become a prevalent buzzword in many regards, capturing headlines over the past 12 to 18 months, its potential impact remains significant. There are real applications and impacts that are unfolding for AI, including those in the water and wastewater sectors. In the U.S. utility construction sector—which is facing chronic… Continue reading AI Opportunities and Impacts for Utility Construction Firms in Water
The Emergence of Collaborative Delivery for Water
Public sector water and wastewater project owners, engineering & design firms, and contractors are facing cost overruns, schedule delays, and contractual disputes that are slowing the execution and delivery of critical infrastructure. These factors have prompted the development of new policies and project experiences, accelerating collaborative project delivery approaches. The methods include design-build, progressive design-build,… Continue reading The Emergence of Collaborative Delivery for Water
IIJA Project Funding Update: Where Are the Dollars Now?
A number of Bluefield clients have enquired about the status of IIJA project funds. Each program stands in terms of four funding phases: appropriated, announced, obligated, outlaid. Podcast host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Senior Analyst Isabel Kezman to discuss recent analysis of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In this episode, Bluefield’s water… Continue reading IIJA Project Funding Update: Where Are the Dollars Now?
What is Private Equity’s Role in Digital Water?
The global private equity (PE) sector has grown thirteenfold since 2000, wielding increasing influence over critical infrastructure sectors. The proliferation of digital technologies across the water industry has opened new growth avenues for select PE investors. Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Analyst Christine Ow, to discuss her recent research on the role of PE… Continue reading What is Private Equity’s Role in Digital Water?
What’s the State of Private Participation in Water?
Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Senior Analyst Charlie Suse to discuss recent research on Investor-Owned Utilities in water. Reese and Charlie spell out Bluefield’s definition of “Private Water”, followed by a dive into the market outlook, including: Utility M&A trends, what companies are paying for water systems, the influential players in the private water… Continue reading What’s the State of Private Participation in Water?
