📢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 Dr Dominic Cook 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 #NoDigLive2024 #trenchlesstechnology
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WRc | Water Research Centre | Creating a better tomorrow
About us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is a trusted provider of consultancy, technical services, accreditation schemes, research, innovation and training to customers around the globe. Our priority is creating a better tomorrow through helping to solve problems with technical expertise and innovative sustainable solutions. We operate across different sectors including Water, Environment, Gas and Resource Management. Our clients include regulators, water and gas utility companies, governmental organisations, NGO’s, trade organisations, industrial manufacturers and waste management companies. Building on a legacy in the international water and environment sector stretching back over 90 years, combined with the knowledge of approximately 220 staff based in Swindon, Manchester and Stirling, we bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable our clients to meet the challenges of the future. WRc recognises the benefits of collaboration as a driver of innovation. By exploiting our knowledge and legacy, combined with exciting and appropriate technology and continuously developing our professional networks, we are establishing a reputation of being client-centred professionals, who work with our clients to develop and implement valued solutions. At WRc, we strive to be established innovation leaders and every innovation is underpinned by technical expertise. Our people are our greatest resource and the most important building block for commercial success. Hence, everything we do is founded on attracting exceptional people and implementing a programme of continuous leadership, professional and commercial development.
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http://www.wrcgroup.com
External link for WRc Group
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1927
- Specialties
- Water, Waste & Resource Industry, Gas, Technology, Innovation, Environment, Pipeline Inspection, Treatment Processes, Catchment Management, Asset Strategy, Network Operations, Customer Engagement, Resource Efficiency, Technology, Leakage, Demand Management, Water Resources, and Environmental Modelling
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Frankland Road
Blagrove
Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 8YF, GB
Employees at WRc Group
Updates
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🌊Join the Institute of Water's South West Area 2024 Conference and Dinner at the Bristol Aquarium on 24 October. 💧This year’s event, co-sponsored by WRc, promises to be an insightful day focused on the future of the South West’s water sector, as we explore the impact of Ofwat’s draft determinations and discuss the region's ambitious environmental plans. 🎤Confirmed speakers include: Susan Davy, Group CEO, Pennon Group Plc Dr Mikael Khan, General Manager, SUEZ UK UK Steve Lanzon, Director, West Country Water Resource Group Andy Pymer, Chief Finance Officer, Wessex Water Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Environmental Psychologist, University of Bath Oscar Watkins, Head of Economic Regulation, South West Water Nicola Richter, Head of Academy, WRc 🥂After a day of insightful discussions and a leadership workshop, join the region’s leading figures in the water industry at the annual black-tie dinner in the beautiful surroundings of the Bristol Aquarium. There will be delicious food, awards celebrating regional excellence and fundraising for Frank Water, a local water charity. 📍 Bristol Aquarium, Harbourside, BS1 5TT 📅 24 October 2024 🕙 Start: 10:00 AM | Dinner: 7:00 PM 🔗For event details and tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/3zmKd9j #WaterSector #IoWSWConference #TeamWRc #EnvironmentalGoals #BristolAquarium #WaterProfessionals Charlie Asprey Peter Henley
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♻WRc’s Waste Doctors supported Reuse Network at this year’s ESS Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo) through their environmentally friendly Pledge Book. ✍Over the course of the two-day show, the Waste Doctors collected 235 signatures in their Pledge Book, with just about everyone commenting that it was a great idea – hopefully inspiring more companies to adopt the same sustainable alternative to plastic giveaways. 💚For every signature collected, the Waste Doctors is donating £1 to Reuse Network, and WRc is match-funding to double the figure. So, we are delighted to announce that we will be sending £470 to the charity in support of their mission to reduce waste and tackle poverty. 🔍Read more about our initiative here: https://bit.ly/4dUQQi0 Jane Turrell, Kathy Lewin, Claudia Peppicelli, Lucy Fraser, Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) #Sustainability #ReuseNetwork #WRcWasteDoctors #CircularEconomy #RWM24 #ESSExpo
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💧Our Technical Director, Prof. Kiran Tota-Maharaj, is featured in the latest edition of Institute of Water magazine, sharing how hydrogen peroxide can be used to improve stormwater management and reduce pollution. 🌍By adopting this eco-friendly approach, water quality and ecosystems can be protected for a more sustainable future. 🔗Read more here: https://bit.ly/3TUMZK7 👨🏫We're also excited to announce the UK’s first MBA in Water Management, offered in collaboration with the Royal Agricultural University, equipping future leaders to tackle global water challenges. 📈Students will gain real-world experience through partnerships with WRc, preparing them for impactful careers in industries such as water utilities, environmental consultancies, and more. 🔗Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3wK8wfx #WaterManagement #StormwaterManagement #StormWater #WaterIndustryCareers #EngineeringCareers #CareersinSTEM #WaterIndustryCourse #WaterManagementCourse #WaterQuality #MBA
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🌎WRc's Andy Blackhall, Nicola Richter, Simon Ayley, Abdul Malik, Fred White and Suranga G. are currently attending the World Utilities Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi. 💥Over the coming days, our team will engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of sustainable energy, water, and utilities management. 🤝Hosted by the TAQA Group, this event is centred on the theme of "Enabling a Secure and Sustainable Utilities Future". As the utilities and water sectors face pressing challenges such as climate change impacts, resource scarcity, and the need for technological advancements, this focus on resilience and innovation is crucial. The discussions and partnerships formed here will be key in shaping effective solutions for these evolving global issues. World Utilities Congress 2024 📅16-18 September 📍ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE 🔍If you're also in attendance, or want to learn more about what WRc are up to in the UAE, then reach out to the team. #TeamWRc #WorldUtilitiesCongress #AbuDhabiWater #UAEWaterSector #WaterManagement #WaterQuality #EnergySector #SustainableUtilities
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📢WRc's Environmental Consultant, Dr Etisang Abraham, recently shared insights in Housing Today on how Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and nutrient neutrality can work hand-in-hand to support housing developments while safeguarding water quality. 💧SuDS offer a practical solution, ensuring that water is managed effectively from the start, protecting both biodiversity and wellbeing throughout a development’s lifecycle. ⬇Read the full article below #SuDS #WaterQuality #WaterManagment #NutrientNeutrality #HousingDevelopment #TeamWRc
In a recent article for Housing Today, WRc Group's Environmental Consultant, Dr. Etisang Abraham, explores how Sustainable Drainage Systems SuDS and nutrient neutrality can work together, offering the required balance between housing demands and water quality. He says that "Ultimately, sustainable drainage ensures effective management of water quality and quantity during construction and throughout the lifespan of the development while promoting biodiversity and wellbeing." Read the full article on the RSK website ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e6XnBhPi #RSKGroup #HousingDevelopment #WaterQuality #SuDS #NutrientNeutrality
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🌍WRc colleagues James Lees, Richard Foster and Nicola Richter have spent the week in Oman working in collaboration with NWS-Nama Water Services (Oman Water and Wastewater Services) successfully delivering training to the water network contractors. 👨🏫Lecture- and exercise-based training was provided on electrofusion, pressure testing, meter assembly and more. This course ensures that Nama's services continue to meet the highest standards, reinforcing global best practice in water network and leakage management. 📉By combining theory with practical application and on-site assessment, the programme equips participants with the expertise needed to deliver high-quality service pipe installations with confidence. Charlie Asprey, Chloe Ailano, Lydia Wood #WRcAcademy #WaterManagement #WaterManagementTraining #WaterIndustryEducation #LeakageManagement #WasteWaterManagement
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🌎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 Suranga G. #WaterDrinks #Dubai #WaterIndustry #TeamWRc #WRcAcademy #GCC #GCCWaterIndustry #DubaiWaterIndustry
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🌟This week, WRc’s Waste Doctors were thrilled to attend the Resource & Waste Management Expo (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 Network 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 Jane Turrell Kathy Lewin Claudia Peppicelli Richard McKinlay Finlay Nelson Wei Mun (Vivien) Lim Paul Eades Stewart Davies Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) Lucy Fraser (was Culpepper) #Sustainability #WasteDoctors #RWMExpo #CircularEconomy #WasteReduction #PlanetPossible
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💥WRc’s Waste Doctors are supporting Reuse Network at ESS Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo) through our RWM24 Pledge Book. 🌍We are donating £1 for every signature to help the charity in their mission to reduce waste and tackle poverty. 🤝Visit us at stand EN-I11 to sign and learn more! Look out for Craig Anderson OBE, CEO of Reuse Network, speaking at 3pm today at the Environment Networking Hub. 🔍Read more about our initiative here: https://bit.ly/4dUQQi0 Jane Turrell, Kathy Lewin, Claudia Peppicelli, Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) #Sustainability #ReuseNetwork #WRcWasteDoctors #CircularEconomy #RWM24 #ESSExpo