{"id":2139132,"date":"2025-05-21T07:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/?p=2139132"},"modified":"2025-05-21T07:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:43:25","slug":"civil-engineer-acquired-by-united-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/yorkshire\/news\/2139132-civil-engineer-acquired-by-united-living","title":{"rendered":"Civil engineer acquired by United Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Wakefield-based civil engineering contractor specialising in water infrastructure has been acquired by United Living Group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Family-owned Peter Duffy, which was established in 1972 will become part of United Living\u2019s Infrastructure Services division, operating within the expanding water business.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peter Duffy brings decades of experience and a strong reputation in delivering major engineering solutions for water networks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following United Living\u2019s acquisition of water solutions provider AFECO in April 2024, this strategic acquisition of Peter Duffy marks another major step in the group\u2019s commitment to growing its presence in the UK\u2019s water sector, particularly in the high-demand area of wastewater services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">These investments significantly strengthen United Living\u2019s credentials, capabilities, and capacity to support water and sewerage companies with critical wastewater infrastructure solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peter Duffy, managing director, at Peter Duffy said: \u201cAt this critical time for the water sector, with increasing demand for reputable service providers, being part of the United Living Group presents an exciting opportunity to further develop Peter Duffy strong brand and service offering.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cUnited Living recognises the value of our long-standing history and is committed to building on this foundation to drive continued growth and excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neil Armstrong, chairman and CEO at United Living Group, added: \u201cThe acquisition of Peter Duffy represents another key milestone in our strategy to become a market leader in wastewater infrastructure. As the sector enters a period of transformational growth driven by environmental, political, and regulatory pressures, as well as long-standing underinvestment, United Living is well-positioned to be a trusted partner in delivering the sustainable, resilient water infrastructure the UK needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe UK water market is preparing for a substantial upturn in investment as it enters the next regulatory period, AMP8, during this year. 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