WRc Group

07/10/2024

🤝Last week, our Infrastructure team had the pleasure of visiting Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology (SAWIOT) for their Industry Experience Day!

The team thoroughly enjoyed connecting with the students and giving them a behind-the-scenes look at our work in leakage and pipe condition assessment. The team showcased some of our specialised equipment, including the Versatrax 320™ pipe crawler from Eddyfi Technologies - one of the only pipe crawlers of its kind in the UK and Europe!

💡Curious to learn more about what WRc Infrastructure can offer? Check out our digital brochure for a closer look at our services and capabilities: https://bit.ly/3XVzNWa

📢Shout out to the fantastic Infrastructure team members who made this day possible: Catherine Hersom, Dave Spencer, Jack Westman, Kevin Whittaker and Frazer Ewan!

24/09/2024

Looking to get expert advice on no-dig technology?

Our no-dig experts are running free 30-minute 1:1 ‘surgery sessions’ at No Dig Live. Whether you're interested in drain and sewer operations, water quality, CIPP lining, or robotic pipe crawlers, our six experts have your interest covered. But their availability is limited, so book your session now: https://bit.ly/3Bd8uPv

Meet the WRc No-Dig Experts on Stand 19:

Peter Henley: Drain and sewer operations, rising mains, CCTV, WRc Academy

Andy Russell: CIPP lining, structural design, WRc Approved

Steve Webber: In-situ resin lining operations, contractor certifications

Dominic Cook: Network water quality and discolouration, Sahara®, SmartBall®, PipeDiver®, robotic pipe crawlers

Hamish Ridley: Sahara®, SmartBall®, PipeDiver®, robotic pipe crawlers

Gareth Harris: Water fittings regulations and Reg31 approval, in-situ resin lining contractor certifications, WRc Approved

Book your free 30-minute session below. Meet at the WRc stand ( #19) at your chosen time. Whether you're interested in drain and sewer operations, water quality, CIPP lining, or robotic pipe crawlers, our six experts have your interest covered.

12/09/2024

🌎We’re pleased to be co-sponsoring Dubai’s first “Water Drinks” event this evening and our MD, Andy Blackhall and Head of Academy, Nicola Richter are in attendance and enjoying speaking to like minded people from organisations wanting to create a better water future.

🤝This event brings together water industry professionals and encourages networking to discuss key challenges and innovative solutions in the sector.

📈WRc remains committed to contributing to the advances in the Middle East water industry, and events like these are invaluable for exchanging ideas and advancing our field.

💬As Jennifer Möller-Gulland puts it: “This is a great opportunity to meet people from different areas from the water space to create a foundation for collective action to address our challenges"

🔍If you’d like to learn more about our services in the Middle East or meet the WRc team, please get in touch.

Attend the next London Water Drinks here: https://bit.ly/4e3fAoy
Dubai Water Drinks: https://bit.ly/3zhhnab

12/09/2024

🌟This week, WRc’s Waste Doctors were thrilled to attend the RWM Expo, a dynamic two-day event focused on innovation and sustainability in waste management.

♻️With over 12,000 professionals and 600+ providers, the expo showcased the latest in waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy strategies.

🍾Our team was busy engaging with visitors about waste classification and recovery, and our Prosecco in reusable flutes were a hit!

✍️A standout moment was our Pledge Book initiative, where every signature contributed £1 to the Reuse Network, supporting the diversion of household items from landfills to low-income homes. Stay tuned to hear the total raised soon.

🎙️The event also featured Chris Packham’s live podcast with Niki Roach on Planet Possible, where he emphasised reducing carbon footprints by limiting family size and "Change where your money is - economic pressure is powerful."

👩Additionally, the Women in Sustainability panel, with leaders from WRAP, Biffa, and Resource Futures, was truly inspiring.

🌟We’re proud to be part of this vital event and look forward to advancing circular economy strategies. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4efFh4E

06/09/2024

📢Join us at the ESS Resource & Waste Management Expo this 11th-12th September, where our team of Waste Doctors will be on hand to discuss solutions to your challenges and provide insights into the latest innovative technologies,

🌟Discover more about our Waste Doctor's impressive backgrounds and expertise here: https://bit.ly/47jklHJ

🔍You can find us at stand EN-I11 in the EDF (Energy, Fuels, and Decarbonisation) section of ESS’s convention, next to RWM.

Resource & Waste Managment Expo
🗓️11th - 12th September
📍Stand EN-I11, ESS Convention, NEC Birmingham

04/09/2024

📢Due to international demand, we have made available 10 hybrid spaces for our renowned CCTV Sewer Inspection Awareness Training, allowing participants from around the world to join and gain valuable skills.

👨‍🏫WRc's Wastewater Infrastructure expert and seasoned trainer, Peter Henley, is leading the training which is designed for professionals in the wastewater industry.

🌍Whether you're a wastewater engineer, sewer rehabilitation manager or regulator, this course is tailored to boost your knowledge and expertise in CCTV sewer inspection and drain repairs.

💡 After completing the training, you'll be equipped with the skills needed to assess sewer conditions and effectively incorporate CCTV surveys into your sewer rehabilitation planning.

CCTV Sewer Inspection Awareness Training
📅Tuesday, 8th October
📍Hybrid: WRc’s Swindon Office & Online
🔗Secure your place now: https://bit.ly/47fVHYB

04/09/2024

🌍We’re proud to have facilitated a successful summer internship for three talented final-year engineering students from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi.

🌟Over eight weeks, Noura Dayan, Amna Bazuhair, and Khaloud Aldhaleei gained invaluable insights into the UK water sector, from research seminars at the Royal Agricultural University to hands-on experiences with Northumbrian Water Group.

🚀“It was a pleasure to facilitate the internship for Noura, Amna, and Khaloud who clearly benefited from both the technical and cultural aspects of the visit. We wish them well in their final year and hopefully a future career in the water sector.” - Shaun Mason, WRc Strategic Programmes Director.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3TfAUP2

02/09/2024

🌊 In the latest edition of The Water Magazine, you can read all about Eyes on the Water, a pioneering project that uses AI to revolutionise river health monitoring.

🤝This groundbreaking initiative is a collaborative effort led by WRc’s Amy Jones alongside Rain++ and NTU students, with funding from Natural England.

📸Thousands of citizen-submitted photos were analysed using advanced AI models to identify pollution sources, wildlife presence, and other key indicators of river health.

💡By automating the analysis of visual data, AI enables more frequent, accurate, and cost-effective monitoring, supplementing traditional methods.

🔍Discover how this exciting project is making waves in environmental monitoring here: https://bit.ly/3z5c79E

22/08/2024

👨‍🏫Join WRc's Wastewater Infrastructure specialist and trainer Peter Henley for an engaging in-person training day for professionals looking to develop their knowledge of CCTV sewer inspection and drain repairs.

🌟This course is perfect for wastewater engineers, sewer rehabilitation managers and local government officers.

💡Following this session, attendees will be confident in understanding sewer deterioration and the use of CCTV condition surveys in sewer rehabilitation planning.

CCTV Sewer Inspection Awareness Training Day
📅 Tuesday 8th October
📍 WRc's Swindon Office
🔗Book now and enjoy 10% off your second booking: https://bit.ly/3MeIA0i

15/08/2024

📢 Stay up to date with the latest in the wastewater sector through the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) wastewater brief newsletter.

💡For UKWIR members, we handpick crucial industry topics and stories, so you stay ahead without the hassle.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the latest headlines:

🌊 Summary of Consultation on Revenue-Raising and Domestic Water Charges in Northern Ireland
🌊 New government announces first steps towards reforming the water sector
🌊 OEP investigates DAERA for failure to adopt Environmental Improvement Plan
🌊 EA publishes the 2023 Environmental Performance Assessment
🌊 Defra publishes annual progress report on the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023

👉 Existing subscribers, make sure to check your inbox for the latest updates. Not subscribed yet? Join now to access these valuable insights and more (you must be an UWKIR member to subscribe): https://bit.ly/45G1ndP

06/08/2024

🚿For today's , WRc's Technical Consultant Hattie Di**le explores the complex question of valuing water.

🌎From public perceptions and usage habits, to the critical role of demand management in ensuring future supply resilience, Hattie delves into the factors that influence our water consumption and what it will take to achieve long-term sustainability.

🔍Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3YuQf1P

There is a dissociation between how much water individuals think they use and how much they actually use. A 2020 poll by Water UK found that 46% of people believed their household used under 20 litres of water per day (Water UK, 2020). The current average is ~146 litres per person per day.

02/08/2024

📢Last reminder that WRc's Associate Director, Dr Abraham Negaresh, will be hosting Institute of Water's technical 'Lunch n Learn' webinar on Tuesday, where he will be sharing cutting edge insights on the critical topics of desalination and water reuse.

💧How can membrane-based desalination and wastewater reuse be used to address the global water shortage?
💧What are the pros and cons of these solutions and who are the potential end users?
💧What opportunities and challenges are the world's leading experts facing?

🌎These are just some of the questions that Abraham will be answering, while sharing case studies from across the globe.

💡Whether you are a water sector professional, a researcher, or simply interested in sustainable water solutions, this event is designed to enhance your understanding and spark meaningful discussions.

📅 Date: Tuesday 6th August
📍 Location: Online
⏰Time: 12.30 - 13.15pm
🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/3VZzs3R

📸Pictured: Abraham presenting at IOW's Science Conference earlier this year.