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"Depletion of naturally occurring phosphate rock reserves is a serious global issue..." Teresa Jef- fcoat, NMC- Nomenca, p9-11 WET NEWS WATER AND EFFLUENT TREATMENT NEWS News+ TThe use of building infor- mation modelling in the industry is gathering pace, but there are still companies sitting on the sidelines waiting to see what others do, p7 Onsite: Sewage treatment Can an innovative three-stage biological sewage treat- ment process cut costs and improve e‚ ciency at Stoke Bardolph WwTW? P9-11 Insight: Water treatment The cost of raw water and wastewater disposal is on the rise. Can water re-use can ensure reliable and cost-eˆ ective water man- agement? New joint venture starts up oˆ ering services to the water sector. The operation will help with compliance to Level 2 Building Information Modelling. The partnership has been forged between Barhale's chairman, Dennis Curran, and managing director Andy Flowerday, and Response chairman Noel Hanley and executive chairman Noel O'Kee- e. A dedicated management team is headed up by David Welch. Welch, general manager, said he is "delighted to have been o- ered the opportunity to be at the helm of another new venture in the name of Barhale-Response. …my ambition in the next few years is to build a business that everyone is proud of. We have the expertise and backing of two huge companies and have the capability to keep all MEICA works including 3D Design and BIM in-house rather than outsourcing." One of the Œ rst projects that Barhale-Response will be working on is the delivery of Anglian Water's Integrated B arhale-Response, a joint venture between Barhale and Irish group Response, is a new contractor entrant to the water sector. Compliance to Level 2 BIM (Building Information Modelling) by 2016 is cited as one of the reasons for the joint venture. The new Liphook-based operation will focus on design, manufacture, delivery, installation and com- missioning mechanical, elec- trical and ICA services across the UK water and wastewater sector. Particular emphasis will be on establishing and promoting totex solutions; continuing optimisation of BIM and 3D modelling; extending and developing o- site fabrication capability; continued sta- development through training and succession management; and carbon reduction through clear plans and practices. Barhale-Response starts up with BIM in mind ESD awarded preferred bidder status Operational Solutions (IOS) AMP6 Framework. According to Barhale, all companies wanting to work on UK government procurement projects will have to comply with the minimum capability of Level 2 BIM by 2016. compliance. "Therefore, Barhale-Response's strategy is to combine resources in order to expand our 3D design capabilities to achieve this compliance. This method of delivery has at its core people, process and enabling technologies, with an emphasis on cost, energy, carbon and time savings, resulting from the improved control and œ ow of relevant project design information to all stakeholders, which in turn creates a positive interaction between ourselves and our clients," said the group. Barhale chairman Dennis Curran said: "This new business is a coming together JUNE 2015 Volume 21 • Issue 06 Pump Hire, Sales & Service Selwood has been manufacturing, hiring and selling pumps for over 60 years. Please call for expert advice on all pumping applications. Models From 50mm To 300mm Selprime Auto Self-Priming Super Silent From 58db(A) Hydraulic Submersibles Electric Submersibles 24/7 Callout Branches Nationwide 08450 733835 www.selwood.co.uk Pump Hire, Sales & Service Selwood has been manufacturing, hiring and selling pumps for over 60 years. Please call for expert advice on all pumping applications. Murphy rm lands outfall work J Murphy & Sons subsidiary Land & Marine Engineering has been contracted by United Utilities (UU) to design, build and commission works regarding the replacement of Harrowside Outfall in Blackpool. The project is part of UU's £100M investment to improve the sewer network along the Fylde Coast over the next Œ ve years. The work includes the existing wastewater pipe being replaced with a plastic one and its length extended to 1.2km out into the sea. Lengthening the pipe will allow the stormwater it collects to disperse further out to sea during extreme weather and help to reduce pollutants reaching the beaches. Brian Sharp, UU senior project manager for Harrowside, said: "All of Fylde's bathing waters passed the previous standards so we've come a long way in improving water quality but the stricter directive means we all need to do more." Andrew Ball, Land & Marine managing director, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract, which is testament to the skills and experience of our marine personnel." Need to Know Barhale-Response's emphasis will include totex solutions, and optimising BIM and 3D modelling Response Engineering is a leading water and wastewater treatment group in Ireland Anglian Water's Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) AMP6 Framework is among Barhale-Response's — rst project Barhale oˆ ers integrated civil engineering and M&E services Barhale has a joint venture business with Trant Engineering A government mandate will see Level 2 BIM introduced by 2016 E SD, a joint venture comprising Black & Veatch, Galliford Try and MWH Global, is the preferred bidder for the framework to provide water and wastewater treatment services throughout Scotland. The contract, worth an estimated £560M, will be delivered in collaborative alliance with Scottish Water. The joint venture is responsible for programme management, design, stake- holder engagement, con- struction and com-missioning for water and wastewater treatment projects. Scottish Water's non-infrastructure Quality and Standards IV (Q&S) framework will run for six years. Tony Collins, ESD's chief operating o¨ cer, said: "ESD stands for e¨ cient service delivery, which is what this joint venture is all about." Scottish Water chief executive Douglas Millican the utility's investment programme will enable it to build on improvements to customer service around Scotland, while protecting and enhancing the environment. "...the option of using a cheaper, more environmen- tally-friendly alternative to Class S bedding is less likely" Stuart Crisp, CPSA, p18-19, of two experienced and successful companies. It is about bringing together the very best of decades of working in many industries."

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