Utilities News

Zoom in to effective warehouse drainage maintenance

23/03/2017

A planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) programme backed by clear asset condition data is essential to ensure large area drainage systems like those on logistics parks remain in good working order. Monitoring the condition of pipes over time is a key step, something most commonly done by commissioning CCTV drainage surveys. A range of specialist…

Lanes Utilities passes external audits with flying colours

22/03/2017

Lanes Utilities has demonstrated its dedication to business systems excellence by passing two rigorous external audits with flying colours. It has passed renewal audits for OHSAS 18001 and BSI 22301 Business Continuity Plan standards. In both cases, the audit reports reflected high standards set in maintaining the required management systems. Lanes Utilities, part of Lanes…

Lanes wins double recognition in Construction News Awards

15/03/2017

Lanes Group has been named as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious Construction News Awards 2017. The company has been shortlisted for the Specialist Contractor Award, while its utilities division has been shortlisted for the Health and Safety Excellence Award. Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent drainage specialist, could point to rapid growth…

Immersive ‘Igloo’ ready to transform sewer training

07/03/2017

Lanes Utilities and Thames Water have acquired a 360° igloo projection theatre that will transform training by allowing teams to instantly see and hear what it is like to be inside a sewer. The igloo delivers wraparound sound and vision, so wastewater engineers can be immersed in any scenario, no matter how potentially hazardous, without…

Lanes’ Andy Brierley wins water industry People Award

27/02/2017

Lanes Group Director Andy Brierley has won a national award that recognises people who have made an outstanding contribution to the water utility industry. He was presented with the Future Water Association People Award for 2016 at an annual award lunch held in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, on Thursday 23 February. The award recognises individuals who…