WRc delighted to join the RSK Group

Water Research Centre Ltd (WRc), an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth in the environmental industry, are delighted to announce that RSK Group Ltd, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has announced the acquisition of WRc and its subsidiary Cognica.

Bringing 'innovation through collaboration' to RSK's global presence

WRc boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary Cognica is a leading provider of intelligent information management solutions and services to the construction and estate management markets. RSK Chief Executive Officer and Founder Alan Ryder shares his thoughts on RSK's seventh and eighth acquisitions of 2020:

This is a unique acquisition for RSK that brings together an exceptional brand that is renowned for independent thinking and delivery to create an ability to address global issues including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services through applied engineering excellence.

WRc's services include leakage detection; water management; wastewater management; flooding and sewers; environmental modelling; innovation and management consulting; asset management; UKAS-accredited physical testing and validation facilities and services; policy and regulation; UKAS-approved laboratory services; infrastructure assessment services; building information services; and waste-to-resource consulting services. WRc is also the home of The National Centre for Environmental Toxicology (NCET), an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service for its clients.

WRc has recently developed a water quality sampling and monitoring programme for Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority in the UAE; and is providing water sector specialist expertise for the Department for International Trade in the UK. In addition, working with Water UK, WRc has developed and is delivering the worlds’ first standard for flushable products, Fine to Flush, to protect UK sewers and water bodies. Furthermore, it is working with its partners to deliver the Hydro Nation water innovation service, which is helping to drive the uptake of innovative technologies in Scotland.

The company will become part of RSK’s Agriculture, Land and Property Management Division directed by Ian Strudwick, who comments on the addition:

WRc is an iconic brand with an incredible heritage in the water industry and a track record of projects and experience envied across the sector. It is a highly regarded business. WRc carries many synergies with RSK that we look forward to exploring and making the most of.