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Our Insight Reports provide deep-dive analyses into global topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Available for online purchase, buyers receive immediate access to the reports.
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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2024
Economic uncertainty reflected in an 8% decline in M&A. Investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and a handful of other buyers tallied 140 approved acquisitions during 2023. This marks a two-year decline in annual deal flow following a record number of acquisitions in 2021.
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Digital Twins in Water: Market Overview, Competitive Trends, and Key Profiles
As utilities and vendors adopt digital solutions to improve asset management and operational efficiency, there has been growing interest in a technology known as a...
8 Apr. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Collaborative Project Delivery: State Policies and Market Trends for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Public sector project owners, engineering & design firms, and contractors are grappling with project cost overruns, delays, and contractual disputes that are slowing execution and...
8 Mar. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Leading Water Engineering Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends
Engineering firms play a critical role in the decisions of the municipal and industrial water & wastewater sectors. Their wide array of offerings ranges from...
9 Oct. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Engineering the Digital Water Future: EPC Firms’ Evolving Market Strategies
To compete with established digital water vendors, EPCs must rethink their conventional billable hour business models, products, and go-to-market strategies, adopting elements of software and...
3 Oct. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Sustainability, Efficiency Drive Growth in Plant Optimization Solutions for Industrial Water
Corporates and industrial players are increasingly including water management in their sustainability targets and strategies. This focus is creating new market opportunities for digital water...
27 Aug. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Engineering Firms Refine Digital Water Strategies with Flurry of New Products
The unveiling of new digital water brands and product offerings in recent months by global engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) firms highlights their evolving strategies...
14 Jun. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Global Headwinds Set Black & Veatch Water on New Course
Black & Veatch’s recent organizational changes in water highlight underlying market shifts that are influencing engineering firms’ strategies, globally. For instance, utility service providers in...
9 Feb. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Bentley IPO Signals Upside for Digital Twins in Water
On 22 September 2020, U.S.-based infrastructure engineering software provider Bentley Systems launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange, raising US$236.5 million...
13 Oct. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Engineering a Digital Water Future: EPC Strategies in an Accelerating Market Landscape
Engineering Consultancies (EPCs) are prioritizing digital water. In response to the shifting landscape, select EPCs are taking on new roles as digital water solutions providers
28 Sep. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2020
The U.S. municipal water sector accounts for approximately US$110 billion in public spend annually, when considering both the capital and operating expenditures. As municipalities, regulators,...
6 Aug. 2020
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.