TPi May 2023

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Sustainability top of the agenda at Construction Week in the UK

was a feature at UKCW Birmingham; a showcase of concepts, products and software that demonstrate productivity, speed, quality, sustainability and innovation in the construction industry. Officially opened by architect and Channel Four presenter George Clarke and featuring guest speaker Andy Street, mayor of the West Midlands, UKCW Birmingham welcomed around 25,000 attendees and celebrated culture change in construction with a programme of debate and discussion from speakers on how the industry can move forward to tackle its biggest issues, including quality, fire safety, sustainability, offsite manufacturing, mental health and improving diversity and inclusion. Visitors were also able to find sections dedicated to building materials, digi- talisation, infrastructure, surface & materials, offsite construction and skills and careers and saw over 6,000 products on display from more than 300 exhibitors. UK Construction Week www.ukconstructionweek.com

initially joined OWM in 2018, Mr Cowie provides a wealth of specialist insight and a continued commitment to sourcing the most effective technical requirement solutions for OWM’s customers. OWM will provide first-fit solutions to unique requirements, particularly in pumps, valves, water production, pipework and fittings from some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Mr Cowie said: “This is an exciting time for OWM and I am delighted to be taking on the position of technical supply coordinator. “Having previously worked in OWM’s sampling department, I bring a wealth of knowledge about the specialist nature of the requirements and challenges our clients encounter every day. I look forward to strengthening the first-class, full-cycle service that our clients expect and receive.” Sustainability and its role in the industry played a major part in the UK’s Construction Week in Birmingham, with a special section dedicated to Net Zero, a programme of panels and speakers and a large number of exhibitors showcasing products, which focus on protecting the environment. Guest speakers on the Net Zero stage included Frank Gordon, director of policy at the Renewable Energy Association; Cat Fletcher, CEO, Freegle; and Maya de Souza, circular economy campaign director, Business In The Community. Nathan Garnett, UKCW Birmingham’s show director, said: “As a major consumer of materials, Net Zero and sustainability are of the utmost importance and urgency to the construction industry, hence why UK Construction Week Birmingham focused heavily on them. We not only showcased the latest innovations but heard from industry experts on what we can – and must – all do to play our part.” Sustainability was also at the heart of the new Future Lab area, which

Sustainability and its role in the industry played a major part in Construction Week

Offshore Water Management announces expansion and new framework with leading operator

Water management and risk prevention specialist Offshore Water Management Ltd (OWM) has announced its continued growth with the expansion of its in-house technical supply service following a new supply framework with a leading operator and a new appointment. OWM, which is in its 15 th year of operation, is committed to providing a technical supply offering as part of its portfolio of services. The company’s new supply framework reinforces its presence in the offshore energy sector as OWM oversees the specialist water treatment and chemical requirements of the Brae Assets. Q3 of 2022 will also see the water management experts support two leading UKCS operators with offshore water management projects. Driving the growth of the technical supply division is the newly appointed technical supply coordinator, Matt Cowie. Having

Neill Crone (left) and Matt Cowie of OWM

In addition to the success of its new business stream, OWM has been awarded an accreditation for a Quality Management System, Lloyds ISO 9001. Neill Crone, general manager at OWM, said: “Quality, safety and efficiency are of great importance to all of us at OWM so our dedicated team go above and beyond to provide our clients with over 15 years of technical knowledge combined with working relationships with an extensive network of globally recognised suppliers and manufacturers such as Hatenboer-Water and Watts Socla.” Offshore Water Management Ltd www.owmgroup.com

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