http://environment-analyst.com/newsLatest News from Environment AnalystTue, 09 Mar 2010 04:40 GMT180SaturdaySundayhttp://environment-analyst.com/2711?rss=newsMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTParsons Brinckerhoff, the US-based environmental consultancy and professional services group recently acquired by Balfour Beatty, is one of the founder members...http://environment-analyst.com/2713?rss=newsMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTThe environmental regulator for England and Wales has published a vision for improved water resources management that include extended water efficiency labelling for appliances and near-universal water metering of households in England in order to combat a forecast 5% increase in water demand by 2020.http://environment-analyst.com/2714?rss=newsMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTDutch-based consultancy Arcadis has signed a five-year framework agreement with Esso Beligum, a division of ExxonMobil, paving the way for it to provide environmental services in ten European nations. Many of the services covered by the agreement relate to the investigation, risk assessment and remediation of contaminated land at Esso-owned sites, including retail petrol stations, refineries, chemical plants and other production and distribution facilities. Commenting on the deal, Arcadis' Michiel Jaski said: "This important multi-country agreement will potentially generate a substantial amount of work for Arcadis. We were selected by ExxonMobil based on our ability to deliver services in different geographies, our strong technical capabilities and our performance and commitment in the area of health and safety". The countries covered by the agreement are: Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Austria, Ireland and Switzerland.http://environment-analyst.com/2700?rss=newsFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTThe Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc) has published guidance, written by energy and carbon management consultancy SQW Energy, to help regional...http://environment-analyst.com/2696?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTSlight decline in revenue, but staff cuts, currency exchange gains & acquisitions help to protect earningshttp://environment-analyst.com/2690?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTDanish consultancy publishes “resilient” results & reiterates growth strategyhttp://environment-analyst.com/2691?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTMove follows delisting from UN 'global compact'http://environment-analyst.com/2692?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTThe UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has published a scoping report for the updating and extension of its strategic environmental assessment covering UK offshore energy generation. Wave and tidal power are earmarked for incorporation.http://environment-analyst.com/2693?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTDifferent solutions are needed for the three sectors taking part in the EU emissions trading scheme most likely to suffer carbon leakage - aluminium, steel and cement - according to the Carbon Trust.http://environment-analyst.com/2694?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTCalifornia-based engineering giant Parsons Corporation has won an “indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity” contract with the European division of the US Army Corp of Engineers. The contract is for one year, with an option to renew for up to four years. It requires Parsons to support the US Army's land management programme in Europe, which “is an essential part of the Army’s commitment to environmental stewardship,” says Parsons. The US Army is seeking to combine environmental stewardship principles with existing training land and conservation management practices to “ensure that Army lands remain viable”. Parsons has assisted the US Army in managing its European training land since 1998 and is also “the prime contractor” for the US Army's sustainable range programme, which supports 37 active duty, reserve and national guard installations in the USA, Hawaii and Germany.http://environment-analyst.com/2695?rss=newsThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTNorth Carolina-based engineering and environmental services firm, S&ME, has announced the purchase of Atlanta-based QORE Inc. S&ME was founded in 1973 and offers a range of services that include contaminated land remediation, water course restoration and landfill engineering. The acquisition of QORE brings its total number of staff to almost 1,000, based from 28 offices in the US south eastern states. Describing the acquisition as a “major expansion”, S&ME president Randy Neuhaus said that it “increases our powerhouse lineup of respected professionals to take on today’s emerging engineering and environmental sustainability challenges”. This is S&ME's fifth – and largest - acquisition in a decade.http://environment-analyst.com/2686?rss=newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTRevenue & profit down; growth continues to be constrained in 2010http://environment-analyst.com/2685?rss=newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTAcoustics & vibration specialist snapped up in first southern hemisphere acquisitionhttp://environment-analyst.com/2681?rss=newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTHousehold energy management strategy calls for “eco-upgrade” loans, mandatory energy company/ local authority partnerships and EPCs revamphttp://environment-analyst.com/2689?rss=newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTFinancial market intelligence firm Standard & Poor's (S&P) has joined forces with carbon analysts Point Carbon to offer clients a risk evaluation service for carbon offset projectshttp://environment-analyst.com/2687?rss=newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTThe next national air quality strategy should take account of the co-benefits that measures to cut air pollution can have in mitigating climate change,...http://environment-analyst.com/2688?rss=newsWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTPlanning application for carbon capture and strorage pipeline from Kingsnorth to North Sea seabed expected towards year-end.http://environment-analyst.com/2680?rss=newsTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTAnnouncing the official launch of the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) yesterday, planning minister John Healey also set out the government's timetable...http://environment-analyst.com/2683?rss=newsTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTA report produced by URS for a UK government cross-departmental climate change infrastructure and adaptation project has concluded that Britain's energy, water...http://environment-analyst.com/2684?rss=newsTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTThe UK Departmet of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has issued a consultation on measures to improve the effectiveness of energy performance certificates (EPCs) and to make better use of energy performance data. Proposals include extending and managing access to EPC data held on the England and Wales domestic and non-domestic EPC registers and enabling local authorities to use EPC data to drive improvements linked to other policies, such as local carbon frameworks.http://environment-analyst.com/2679?rss=newsMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTStaff cuts total 1,300; Enviro & Energy division revenue down 13%http://environment-analyst.com/2677?rss=newsMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTRenewables consultancy SgurrEnergy has been appointed technical advisor on two separate wind energy projects planned for the province of Sindh, southern...http://environment-analyst.com/2678?rss=newsMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00 GMTWhite Young Green's (WYG) engineering division has won a contract to provide mechanical and electrical design services for the redevelopment of Witham Hall in Barnard Castle, County Durham. One of the project's priorities will be to deliver an expanded space with low operating costs and which is “exemplary in energy conservation”, says WYG.http://environment-analyst.com/2674?rss=newsFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 GMTEnvironmental consultancies Grontmij and Two Tomorrows have completed an independent assurance statement for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) 2009 sustainable...http://environment-analyst.com/2675?rss=newsFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 GMTScottish environmental and engineering group, IKM Consulting, has announced that it has been appointed to perform site investigations and risk assessments to support the planning and construction design process for the building of a new £7 million primary school in Inverness, Scotland.