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UKSTT and NADC sign
The United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT) and the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) have announced the signing of an MoU that sets out how the two bodies will work together for the benefit of the members of both organisations. The MoU sets out a commitment to regular meetings, representation on each other’s Boards, liaising over event schedules, supporting each other’s events and contributing to each other’s member communications.
Ian Ramsay Chair of UKSTT commented ‘we are delighted to enter into an MoU with NADC in a ground breaking agreement that by further encouraging the use of trenchless technology will ultimately help not to break ground where it isn’t necessary! Through regular meetings and communications we will work together positively for the best interests of our members, many of whom belong to both organisations. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with NADC.’
Julian Wynn, Chair of NADC said ‘in the lead up to signing the MoU it was obvious that UKSTT and NADC have a lot in common and it makes absolute sense for us to work together productively. As an example, many NADC members are already using trenchless
technology and they attend UKSTT events as well as NADC events. Co-ordination over scheduling events and supporting each others is a no brainer. I very much look forward to working closely with Ian and his Board.’
As part of the agreement, National Drainage Academy trainers will offer UKSTT members a 10% discount on all their NADC training courses and UKSTT will promote the DrainSafe approved contractor scheme to its members and the wider stakeholder community.
The MoU, which does not have an expiry date will be reviewed quarterly at meetings of the two organisations.
Ruth Clarke announced as Xylem UK head of digital
Ruth, a civil engineer, has supported water companies with software systems for more than 25 years. Having led successful projects in areas including hydraulic modelling, operational forecasting and data analytics, she has been a driving force in shaping the sector’s digital landscape.
Ruth’s focus at Xylem will be to help utilities optimise the operation of their assets using data-driven solutions, such as the integrated software and analytics platform Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua. Just how the technology is enabling water companies to manage their sewer networks, reducing CSO discharges and stabilising flow to treatment, is the topic of a presentation she will deliver at the WWT Wastewater Conference 2024 in Birmingham on 30 January.
Ruth said, “I am thrilled to take up the post of head of digital at Xylem UK and Ireland. Working with water companies to help them meet their operational goals using innovative, data-driven
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approaches is something that I am very passionate about.
“With such huge challenges currently being faced by the water industry, this really is a pivotal moment in the adoption of wide scale digital solutions. I look forward to showcasing some of the exciting developments in our digital portfolio in the coming weeks, in particular at the WWT Wastewater Conference 2024.”
ground breaking agreement Trade bodies agree to work together under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Ruth Clarke
Ruth was the speaker on day one of the WWT Wastewater Conference, which took place on 30 & 31 January 2024, at NCC Birmingham.
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