Never let a good crisis go to waste. Winston Churchill is credited with saying this towards the end of World War Two as he met with Stalin and Roosevelt, referring to the opportunities that present themselves when the status quo has been shattered. Evidently, 2020’s pandemic has presented such a crisis, and such a set… Continue reading An Ocean of Opportunity in a World of Crisis
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Is the Water Market Headed for Digital Liftoff or Failure to Launch?
The water industry is flooded with emerging technology buzzwords like big data, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and the Internet of Things. As an independent market research firm, we at Bluefield make a concerted effort to differentiate marketing hype from market reality. It is clear that digital technology will change the nature of water, wastewater, and stormwater management,… Continue reading Is the Water Market Headed for Digital Liftoff or Failure to Launch?
Another Summer, Another Algae Bloom: Will the Water Industry Step in?
Beach closures and ruined summer vacations are proliferating everywhere these days because of harmful algae blooms. The impacts this year have been even more noticeable on the heels of a wet spring coupled with high temperatures. So much so, that algae blooms are now visible from space and, for all you animal lovers, our dogs’… Continue reading Another Summer, Another Algae Bloom: Will the Water Industry Step in?
Bluefield ranked the biggest influencers at the largest U.S. water conference next week…
In every industry there is a group of influencers setting the tone for change. Municipal water is no different. Bluefield’s team of water experts is heading to Denver next week for ACE19, the largest drinking water conference in the U.S., joining over 8,000 other water industry colleagues. In preparation, we analyzed the conference agenda, including… Continue reading Bluefield ranked the biggest influencers at the largest U.S. water conference next week…
Industrial Water Efficiency Grows at a Cost… to Municipalities
To put things in perspective, U.S. and Canada industrial sector withdrawals have declined 30% over the last three decades to 152 billion gallons per day (the daily equivalent of 760 billion bottles of your favorite bottled water). This trend, which is expected to continue, has been sparked by water-related technology improvements at facilities, company strategies… Continue reading Industrial Water Efficiency Grows at a Cost… to Municipalities
Planning to Attend a Water Conference in 2019? Read This
The positive feedback and interest in Bluefield Research’s analysis of WEFTEC 2018’s conference proceedings have compelled our team to look further into other water & wastewater conferences, influencers and themes. Bluefield’s The U.S. Water Conference Landscape: Focus, Themes, and Corporate Influencers, 2018, accessible to our Insight Service clients, is a valuable tool for marketing officers… Continue reading Planning to Attend a Water Conference in 2019? Read This
Water Reuse and Recycling: Market Opportunities and Challenges
In August 2017, asset management firm Equilibrium, released An Equilibrium Point of View, Water Reuse and Recycling // Market Opportunities and Challenges. This perspective provides a valuable overview of market fundamentals, capital needs, and outlook for treating municipal and industrial wastewater. Further, it highlights the financial services sector’s need for reliable market intelligence and transparent forecasting for the… Continue reading Water Reuse and Recycling: Market Opportunities and Challenges
Four (water related) thoughts on Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2017
I had the pleasure of attending Bentley Systems’ 2017 Year in Infrastructure conference in Singapore. The event marked the first year the conference was held in the Asia Pacific region, and from what I could gather, it was hosted there for two main reasons. First of all, almost half of Bentley’s ‘Be-Inspired’ project submissions were… Continue reading Four (water related) thoughts on Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2017
WATEC Israel 2017: Innovation, Efficiency, People
Bluefield Research participated in the 2017 biennial WATEC Israel event held in Tel Aviv. Israel lives up to its reputation as world-leading in water efficiency (reported 90% water reuse, 95% advanced irrigation), and showcased a broad spectrum of water technology innovations supported by a well-developed R&D accelerator model. Key takeaways from the conference and exhibition included: Bluefield Research… Continue reading WATEC Israel 2017: Innovation, Efficiency, People
Investing in Resiliency: What’s the Impact of Water Reuse?
An increasing focus on resiliency and water supply risk is driving investment in water reuse, or reclaimed wastewater solutions. We now see 775 reuse projects in planning across 19 states, up from 247 projects across 11 states in 2015. Bluefield’s report on the U.S. Water Reuse Market explains this focus in further detail. Here are a… Continue reading Investing in Resiliency: What’s the Impact of Water Reuse?
