The UK water sector is facing one of the most significant delivery challenges in its history. As investment requirements continue to grow, organisations across the industry are under increasing pressure to deliver infrastructure faster, improve resilience, embrace digital transformation and meet evolving environmental and regulatory expectations. 

To better understand these challenges and opportunities, RSE commissioned an independent research project exploring the future of infrastructure delivery across the water sector. The findings have been brought together in our forthcoming report, Modular by Design: Closing the Delivery Gap. The report examines the trends, priorities and barriers shaping the future of water infrastructure delivery, drawing on insights from industry stakeholders across the sector.

As part of the research launch, RSE recently partnered with Smart Water Magazine to host a webinar discussing some of the key findings and what they mean for the future of the industry. 

The webinar explored a range of topics, including: 

  • The growing infrastructure delivery challenge facing the sector 
  • Skills and resource constraints
  • The increasing adoption of modular construction 
  • Improving resilience and asset performance 
  • Digital readiness across the water industry 
  • The role of compliance and environmental performance in shaping investment decisions 

If you missed the live session, the webinar is now available to watch on demand.

Watch the webinar 

Watch the recording to hear the discussion and explore some of the early findings from the research. 

Read the editorial

For a summary of the discussion and key takeaways, read Smart Water Magazine’s accompanying editorial – Link to editorial

Be among the first to receive the full report 

The webinar and editorial provide a preview of the discussion, but the full report offers a deeper analysis of the research findings, together with industry insights and strategic considerations for future infrastructure delivery. 

Register your interest today and we’ll send you a copy of Modular by Design: Closing the Delivery Gap as soon as it becomes available. 

Olivia Kerr - Marketing Co-ordinator

Olivia Kerr

Assistant Marketing Manager

First Published

1st September 2026

Estimated Reading Time

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