Severn Trent and Nando’s have launched a major new initiative to reduce potentially devastating drain blockages by trapping the fats, oils, and greases (FOG) which can create fatbergs. Nando’s is now using specially-installed equipment at seven venues across the West and East Midlands to stop FOG flowing into sewers where, if unchecked, could potentially block…
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) achieved savings of AED 509,658 (US $138,760) between 2021 and 2022 by using 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement parts. According to the state-owned utilities company, 1,800 spare parts were created for its generation, transmission, and distribution divisions by a dedicated 3D printing lab within its Research and Development…
Ecolab has published its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which shows how the company is advancing its vision to build a ‘100% positive’ future. The report affirms the water and hygiene solutions provider’s commitment to protecting people, planet and business health, and details progress made in realizing its 2030 Impact Goals. Our 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report shows once…
During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), ADNOC has announced the world’s first fully sequestered carbon dioxide (CO2) injection well in a carbonate saline aquifer. The project, which is expected to begin injecting CO2 in the second quarter of 2023, marks another important step in ADNOC’s commitment to decarbonize its operations, reduce its carbon intensity by…
British water company Severn Trent has thanked commercial kitchens for protecting its sewer network from an estimated 70,000 litres of fats, oils and grease (FOG) in the run up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games earlier this year. In the lead up to Birmingham 2022, Severn Trent, in collaboration with contract partners ECAS, wrote to…
A distinguished panel of water and climate leaders led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) at COP27 is calling on heads of government to “get serious about water”. In a joint statement, several leading scientists have urged heads of state and government to introduce an integrated approach to water and climate action, citing the “fragmented”…
Veolia has been awarded a £27 million energy management contract to upgrade the 459-bed Eastbourne District General Hospital, part of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The contract, which extends to 2040, includes a multi-million pound construction project during 2023 that will deliver wide ranging energy upgrades and target carbon savings of 4,129 tonnes per year.…
IDEXX has acquired Tecta-PDS, an innovative Canadian provider of automated water microbiology testing solutions for E. coli, total coliforms and other parameters used for laboratory and in-field analyses. Founded in 2003, Tecta-PDS has developed an effective and reliable automated water testing solution and has grown to expand its customer base in more than 50 countries.…
Levy UK + Ireland is sponsoring a demonstrator farm to support sustainable farming practices under a new collaboration with Yorkshire Water, Quorn Professionals and RegenFarmCo. The 92-acre Biohub at Ings Farm plot will be developed as a regenerative agricultural initiative that will also enable Levy UK+I to grow its produce that can be served in partner venues…
In advance of World Toilet Day on 19th November, Laura Cayless, Business Development Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks to Japan for lessons on managing public toilets successfully. With a World Toilet Day taking place in November, and a high-tech bathroom gallery at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, it’s safe to say that people in Japan take…
Pinnacle Group subsidiary Pinnacle Power is claiming a UK first following the development of a new Heat Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship programme. The new 36-month apprenticeship aims to support the UK’s journey to net zero, building on the sustainable energy expertise that Pinnacle provides its private and public sector commercial and residential property clients. Initial approval…
Yakel Property Investment has awarded a facilities management contract for Oriel Chambers in Liverpool to The Momentum Group. The Grade I listed building on Water Street, situated in the heart of the commercial district, was recently purchased by Yakel Property Investments with an ambition to create a central hub and business community whilst preserving, updating,…
A partnership in the Philippines between Ecolab subsidiary Nalco Water and Geothermal Energy Company (GEC) is increasing electricity production whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Geothermal power is a sustainable, reliable and renewable energy source that uses heat from the earth’s molten core to make electricity by pumping hot water from deep underground wells to generate…
Veolia, has extended the capabilities of its Industrial Site Services (ISS) team with the introduction of the latest vehicle technologies. By limiting any process downtime these will also help industrial sites to boost cost-efficient productivity. Designed to tackle complex site process cleaning projects in sectors such as petrochemical, water utility, chemical, food and beverage and…
Ecolab’s latest customer initiative, the Ecolab Global Intelligence Center, has been launched to help companies enhance data-driven performance and sustainability. As companies adopt digital technology including IoT-connected devices to better manage operational performance and advance their productivity and sustainability goals, they are producing a large amount of data with the most critical—data that supplies insights…
Steve Kline, product applications manager at Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc., explains the importance of fill media selection for optimising cooling tower performance in industrial applications. Cooling towers offer a proven and cost-effective solution for rejecting heat from condenser water and industrial processes. To maximize the operating cost savings, the fill media — the heat…
02.12.2021, 18:40 What Are Commercial Heat Pumps and Why are they so Popular? The extraordinary impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on commercial energy bills is the latest in a series of price increases that have doubled costs for businesses over the past decade and driven renewed interest in energy saving measures including commercial heat pumps.…
30.11.2021, 11:22 Veolia Accelerates UK Hydrogen From Water Programme Veolia is advancing a programme to develop hydrogen gas supply infrastructure and decarbonise energy supply. Believed to be the first application of its type in the UK, the company’s latest development is now managing projects which incorporate electrolyser technology to derive hydrogen from water, and…
28.09.2021, 16:35 UN Global Compact LEAD Status for Ecolab Ecolab has become the latest of only 37 companies to achieve LEAD status for engaging with the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles. To be eligible for LEAD status, the more than 12,000 companies in 160…
22.09.2021, 12:28 Thames Water Contract Kier has been appointed by Thames Water to deliver a £66 million design and build project at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in Isleworth, West London. The new works on the site of Thames Water’s third-largest sewage treatment works will include the design and construction of significant new facilities designed to provide…
05.07.2021, 09:14 Optimised Hospital Lighting Achieves Savings As part of a £4 million energy performance contract with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), Veolia has upgraded lighting at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, and Grantham and District Hospital. The new lighting systems will enhance the patient care environment, cut carbon, deliver a…
22.06.2021, 08:28 RoSPA FM Sector Award EMCOR UK has been presented with a fifth consecutive RoSPA Facilities Management sector award in recognition of health and safety practices at sites it manages for the UK’s Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). The company consistency in winning winning 10 consecutive Gold Medal Awards for safety policies and practices at sites…
21.04.2021, 13:22 Derailing Legionnaires Paul Sear, a technical manager within SOCOTEC’s Water Hygiene team, considers Legionella management in the UK’s rail industry. From depots and on-board facilities to redundant outbuildings and old carriage wash systems, Legionella bacteria can grow in a range of locations within the rail industry. But who is responsible for managing the…
23.03.2021, 15:44 Helping Businesses Manage Their Water Ecolab has upgraded its Smart Water Navigator tool which offers businesses a cost-free insight into the value of the water used by their operations and supports them in establishing corporate water goals. The enhanced tool comes at a time when rising industrial water use continues to contribute to…
22.03.2021, 08:38 Saving Plastic and Lives On World Water Day, Dutch charity Made Blue and MIW have launched a water fountain offering UK consumers the option to donate 75p via a QR code to clean water projects in developing countries. The small contribution will guarantee at least 500 litres of clean, fresh drinking water to a community…
11.03.2021, 13:29 Veolia joins UK Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework Veolia, has secured a place on the United Kingdom’s new ETL Net Zero Carbon Delivery (NZCD) Framework which is designed to advance progress on public sector’s carbon targets. The company has been awarded a place on all four lots covering All Encompassing Technologies, Heating…
08.03.2021, 14:37 Selecting Packaged Standalone Chillers Solutions engineer Adam Wells discusses sizing, liquid media and controls in packaged chiller integrations. When considering a liquid chiller system, precision and accuracy are critical for the temperature control of the application. Innovative cooling equipment is essential to regulate temperatures to ensure effective control. Find out how to select…
11.02.2021, 16:11 Gold Cradle-to-Cradle Certification The SURE range of plant-based, 100 per cent biodegradable cleaning products from Diversey has been awarded Gold certificates by the Cradle-to-Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Cradle to Cradle certification recognises safer, more sustainable products that support the circular economy. The products in the SURE range cover all routine and daily cleaning…
14.01.2021, 21:32 From Invention to Injection Ecolab has been providing vital support to pharmaceutical companies developing Covid-19 vaccines. Since the emergence of COVID-19 nearly a year ago, pharmaceutical companies around the world have worked at unprecedented pace to deliver an effective vaccine. Although prior vaccine development took years, and sometimes decades, this time around it…
18.12.2020, 00:20 Ecolab Named to CDP A Lists The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has added Ecolab to its A List for Climate, as well as Water Security. The double A listing recognizes the company’s environmental leadership, transparency and determination to take action. Ecolab is one of 64 companies to earn this distinction out of than…
07.12.2020, 14:56 Dublin Teaching Hospital Awards EPC St. James’s Hospital in Dublin has signed a new Energy Performance Contract (EPC) with Veolia in partnership with the Carbon and Energy Fund Ireland (CEFI). Under the agreement, Veolia will manage projects covering the design, delivery, installation, commissioning and operation of a wide range of energy upgrades in…
19.11.2020, 22:56 Helping Northern Ireland Water Manage Covid-19 Teams from Veolia have been providing essential water treatment services at wastewater treatment plants in Northern Ireland throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Implemented at all wastewater treatment it operates, the company’s Optimised Operations and Maintenance (VOOM) methodology is now showing how it can work effectively through the…
03.11.2020, 12:51 The Benefits of Hard Water An almost ubiquitous focus on the negative properties of hard water risks obscuring many proven health benefits that are associated with water with high mineral content. Oftentimes, people point out the harmful effects of hard water, and for good reason. It leaves limescale deposits inside pipes, appliances, and…
22.10.2020, 15:01 Improving Access to Water and Sanitation Ecolab has partnered with Water.org to provide access to clean, safe and sustainable water and sanitary conditions for 100,000 people in at-risk watersheds in India. An estimated one-in-nine people around the world currently lack access to clean water. As communities grapple with the impacts of climate change,…
05.10.2020, 19:25 Aligning a New Office Development with The Return-to-Work Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International are marketing the recently completed The Source H20 office community in Irvine (Orange County), California, on the strength of its Covid-security. The project fronts onto Odyssey and is situated at the intersection of Waterworks Way and Sand Canyon Ave…
26.08.2020, 13:01 Building Brazil’s Clean Water Supply Five giant pumps from Sulzer are helping to secure clean and reliable water supplies to two million residents of São Paulo. Since 2018, water utility company, Sabesp, has operated the city’s new São Lourenço water supply system which delivers up to 6,400 liters of drinking water per second…
03.08.2020, 15:27 SOCOTEC Wins Preferred Supplier Status Testing and compliance service provider SOCOTEC has been conferred with preferred supplier status by Jaguar Building Services. Competing against 14 other service providers, SOCOTEC’s Water Treatment & Equipment division participated in a three-stage supply chain rationalisation procedure, where they were assessed on such factors as quality, cost…
27.07.2020, 20:02 Manufacturing Virtual Event (12:00pm ET, 28 July) Salesforce will be hosting a virtual fireside chat under the theme, “Digital Optimization: How manufacturers can take small steps for big wins” tomorrow (on 28 July). The free virtual event will focus on transforming customer experience in manufacturing. This year’s dual health and economic crises have stress tested…
18.06.2020, 15:11 Supporting Maria Mallaband Care Homes The Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG), one of the UK’s largest independent care providers, is working with a Miele Professional partner to introduce on-premise laundry facilities at new homes. MMCG operates 85 homes across the country, housing almost 4,000 residents and employing over 5,000 staff. The company’s investment…
18.06.2020, 08:20 Regulatory Support for Wastewater Guidance British Water has published new technical guidance for users of packaged treatment plants which includes updated information on environmental regulatory standards and legislation. The UK’s four environmental regulators, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, all support publication of…
26.05.2020, 14:46 Non-Exec Appointments at British Water Trade association British Water has appointed Tania Flasck (Turner & Townsend), Dr Mark Fletcher (Arup) and Mike Froom (Veolia) as non-executive members of its board. Flasck, an environmental professional with over 20 years’ experience gained mainly in the water sector is a director of Turner & Townsend where she serves as head…
25.05.2020, 19:08 Asia Pacific Water Heater Market Graphical Research has published growth forecasts to 2026 for the commercial and residential electric water heater markets in Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific Electric Water Heater Market report predicts an upwards trend in demand in response to on-going “mega grid” expansion projects and the rapid economization of the…
14.04.2020, 17:40 Decommissioning Grease Management Systems The Grease Contractors Association (GCA) has issued guidance to food service establishments (FSEs) on safely decommissioning their kitchen grease management systems following the closure of cafes, pubs and restaurant that do not serve takeaway food in the UK. The GCA is a non-profit organisation of specifiers, installers, maintainers and…
06.03.2020, 09:46 Group Water Scheme Solar Energy Project Polecat Springs Group Water Scheme (GWS) in Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland has become the first Group Water Scheme to use renewable energy to power its water treatment plant. The scheme which is operated as a Community Co-operative and managed by a committee of 14 volunteers from…
07.02.2020, 13:16 UAE Pizza Express Contract Polyteck Group has won a contract to provide maintenance and FM services for Pizza Express owner Jordana Group in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The contract for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works includes regular servicing and annual deep chemical cleaning of fan coil units and air conditioning units,…
08.01.2020, 11:12 Water Heaters for Educational Facilities CIRCOR International brand Leslie Controls has unveiled a range of on-demand steam-water heaters for the university and college campus market. The Constantemp steam-water heater is a completely pre-piped system, supplied with properly sized accessories. The central component is its feed forward blending valve, activated by a differential…
14.10.2019, 12:45 Smart Living as a Service (SLaaS) New York FM tech start-up Facilio and UAE innovator Smart IoT LLC will be supporting development of a new Smart Living as a Service (SLaaS) solution for Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) subsidiary, Digital DEWA. Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital…
11.09.2019, 11:30 RoNik Inspectioneering Approves ELIOS 2 Drone RoNik Inspectioneering, one of Europe’s largest providers of inspection services for industrial, hazardous and enclosed spaces, has approved use of the Elios 2 drone in indoor inspection applications. The drone was subjected to vigorous testing and selected as the single best unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for inspections…
09.09.2019, 19:53 Ecolab Launches Industrial Water Management Platform Ecolab has launched the ECOLAB3D™ Cloud Platform which leverages predictive analytics to facilitate enterprise-scale industrial water management. Developed with support from Microsoft and Accenture to help businesses improve asset performance and reduce water use, ECOLAB3D collects data from the company’s process control and monitoring systems, automation tools and…
17.07.2019, 15:02 Contract Wins for Grazing Group Flexible workplace and venue food company Grazing has won a raft of new contracts and secured a re-listing as an approved supplier at The View from the Shard on levels 68 to 72 at The Shard building in London. The group also announces its business and industry…
04.07.2019, 22:48 All You Need to Know About Office Kitchen Appliances Thea Cooper, business account manager with Miele, says choosing the right appliances is key to the success of any office kitchen redesign. The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home and is increasingly becoming the heart of many businesses with the growth…
01.07.2019, 15:27 White Paper on Pressure Sensors in Water Pumps Sensata Technologies has published a white paper demonstrating how new technology water pumps with pressure sensors are meeting the needs of 21st Century living. Distributing water on a large scale has been a challenge that the world has tackled for decades. It is a…
01.07.2019, 15:27 White Paper on Pressure Sensors in Water Pumps Sensata Technologies has published a white paper demonstrating how new technology water pumps with pressure sensors are meeting the needs of 21st Century living. Distributing water on a large scale has been a challenge that the world has tackled for decades. It is a…
An impact survey by The Supply Chain Sustainability School has identified modern slavery, community engagement, and fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) as areas where the facilities management industry is surpassing other sectors in addressing. In the survey – the second to be commissioned by the School, 86 per cent of companies included in the sample…
An impact survey by The Supply Chain Sustainability School has identified modern slavery, community engagement, and fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) as areas where the facilities management industry is surpassing other sectors in addressing. In the survey – the second to be commissioned by the School, 86 per cent of companies included in the sample…
20.05.2019, 14:10 Protecting Commercial Property from Water Damage Life safety products manufacturer Vimpex is marketing a configurable water leak detection system which is designed to protect commercial property from water damage which is estimated at around £800 million annually in the United Kingdom. The Vimpex Hydrosense system incorporates Hydro-Cryer voice sounders to protect areas where water ingress…
20.05.2019, 14:10 Protecting Commercial Property from Water Damage Life safety products manufacturer Vimpex is marketing a configurable water leak detection system which is designed to protect commercial property from water damage which is estimated at around £800 million annually in the United Kingdom. The Vimpex Hydrosense system incorporates Hydro-Cryer voice sounders to protect areas where water ingress…
09.05.2019, 19:22 Trialling the World’s First On-site Legionella DNA Test Landsec and Spartan Bioscience have unveiled plans to trial the first ever on-site Legionella DNA testing kit in the United Kingdom beginning this month. According to its manufacturer, the Spartan test provides accurate qPCR Legionella results within 45 minutes to enable building operators to take…
07.05.2019, 09:16 Celebrating Engineering Talent CIBSE is inviting entries for this year’s Young Engineering Awards, which include the Employer of the Year and prestigious CIBSE ASHRAE Group Graduate of the Year award. Delivered in partnership with CIBSE Patrons, and organised by the CIBSE ASHRAE Group in conjunction with the CIBSE Young Engineers’ Network (YEN), the…
02.05.2019, 15:28 Helping Conserve Water at Cambridge Assessment The washrooms in the prestigious new international headquarters of exams group Cambridge Assessment feature the latest infrared water management technology. More than 1,600 Cambridge-based employees, formerly based in 11 Cambridge Assessment offices located across the city, have been brought together in the new HQ complex called…
01.04.2019, 11:16 IoT Water Monitoring Cistermiser has launched a website for its LinkThru TMU temperature monitoring unit and water flow measurement solution for building engineers and facilities managers in the healthcare and education sectors. Developed to help building owners comply with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) technical guidance HSG274 for the control of…
15.03.2019, 11:20 Ecolab Launches Water Conservation Tool Ecolab has launched Smart Water Navigator, a free online tool that helps companies establish realistic targets for reducing water consumption. [embedded content] Based on a thirteen-question assessment compiled by the company in partnership with Trucost, part of S&P Global, and an advisory panel of major private sector companies, the…
06.03.2019, 10:42 UNDESA Recognises Canon Medical Systems The Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has awarded official partner status to Canon Medical Systems for its promotion of sustainability, gender equality and welfare in developing countries. Canon Medical Systems UK has been supporting local communities…
14.02.2019, 11:30 Mechanical Services Explained (6-8 March, London) A three day CIBSE training course will focus on HVAC and water systems in buildings and improving energy efficiency. Agenda DAY ONE – HEATING Session 1: Heat Transfers in Buildings How heat is lost from buildings How to reduce energy use and building heat loss A brief…