SPML Infra named fastest-growing construction company at 2026 awards

SPML Infra has been named “Fastest Growing Construction Company” in the Prime Segment at the Construction World Global Awards 2026 (Image: SPML Infra) SPML Infra has been recognised as the “Fastest Growing Construction Company” in the Prime Segment at the Construction World Global Awards 2026, held in Mumbai on 15 Oct. The Indian infrastructure development […]

Kohtari showcases drinking water intelligence at IWA World Water Congress

Kohtari highlighted how drinking water intelligence can help utilities identify emerging risks and take preventive action at the International Water Association’s (IWA) World Water Congress in Glasgow. Kohtari chief executive officer James Sumsion joined an Innovation Panel led by Martin Jackson, chief information officer at Northumbrian Water Group. He also contributed to the Digital Water […]

Emerson expands AVENTICS XV platform with high-flow valve system

Emerson has expanded its AVENTICS XV platform with the XV05 High Flow Valve System, delivering airflow of up to 1,200 L/min while retaining compatibility with standard modules to help machine builders meet higher airflow demands without redesigning existing pneumatic systems (Image: Emerson) Emerson has expanded its AVENTICS XV valve platform with a high-flow variant designed […]

UKWIR seeks technology partners to modernise pipeline failure database

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has invited expressions of interest from suppliers to upgrade its National Failures Database (NFD), aiming to improve data sharing, predictive analytics and asset management across the UK water sector. The database has collected information on water and sewer network failures for around two decades, including pipe materials, diameters and causes […]

Shenzhen Water joins SWAN to advance AI and smart water transformation

(Image: SWAN) Shenzhen Water and Environment Group has joined SWAN (the Smart Water Networks Forum), reflecting its continued focus on smart water technologies and digital transformation in the water sector. Serving one of China’s largest metropolitan areas, Shenzhen Water has adopted a range of digital solutions to support operational management and service delivery, including the […]

PUB recognised for climate-smart water management and innovation

As Singapore observes the Year of Climate Adaptation, the International Water Association (IWA) has recognised PUB for its climate-smart water management efforts and honoured one of its used water treatment projects for achieving high levels of energy efficiency. PUB (third from right) was recognised as an Outstanding Climate Smart Utility at the IWA World Water […]

Energy and labour account for 62% of irrigation costs as digital water technologies gain traction

Digital irrigation technology is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% through 2036, representing almost US$4 billion in spending over the next decade, according to Bluefield Research. The firm’s report, Smart Irrigation: Data-Driven Control & Platform Integration for Water Management in U.S. Agriculture, found that irrigation systems are increasingly incorporating […]

Schneider Electric Highlights Water Resilience Technologies at WEFTEC 2026

The new Modicon release, certified to IEC 62443-3-3 Security Level 2 (SL2), strengthens cybersecurity across the automation architecture. It hardens Modicon M580 CPUs and Modicon Ethernet switches, and unlocks the full security capabilities of the Modicon Edge I/O NTS distributed I/O platformWater (Image: Schneider Electric) Schneider Electric presented automation, energy management and digital technologies at […]