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Event Format
\n \n- W elcome & introduction from the Northern Branch Cha ir\, Elis Hopkins
\n \n- Guest S peaker - Steve Fraser - Keynote
\n \n- Multiple breakout & workshop sessions hoste d by member companies
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\n \nSteve Fraser\, Chief Exec\, Cadent Gas
\n \nAccountable for serving c.11 million customers across 5 gas distr ibution networks by operating the system and maint aining it safely as well as running the National G as Emergency service on behalf of all distribution networks.
\n \nOver 20 years’ e xperience of managing and transforming infrastruct ure business’ latterly as Chief Operating Officer and a main board Director of the FTSE100 water com pany United Utilities.
\n \n< span style="font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;">A de gree in Management Studies and a Masters in Engine ering Management from UMIST\, he holds a diploma i n Advanced Management from Harvard University.
\n \nAfter leaving education\, Stev e trained in utilities operations working across w ater\, electricity\, and latterly high-pressure Ga s pipelines.
\n \nSteve became a Director of Bethell Group where he worked to esta blish them as a leading player in the energy servi ces sector prior to joining United Utilities in 20 05 to run the global outsourcing division Energy a nd Contracting Services working across the UK Euro pe and The Middle East.
\n \nBoa rd Director at Southern Water between May 2022 and September 2025\, supporting oversight during a pe riod of transformation for the organisation.
\n \nIn September 2025\, Steve joined the Board of Manchester Airport Group as a Non-Ex ecutive Director.
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CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - FLANNERY < /span>
\n \nFlannery Plant Hire is a leading p rovider of modern\, safety-focused plant hire and operator training solutions\, supporting major inf rastructure and pipeline projects across the UK.
\n \nFlannery will demonstrate th e latest technology designed to improve safety\, a ccuracy and productivity across pipeline construct ion.
\n \n● 3D Dynamic Avoidance
– helps machinery avoid obstacles and hazards in
real time.
● 3D Machine Con trol – uses GPS/GNSS and digital site models to im prove accuracy in excavation\, grading and trenchi ng.
\n \nJoin us for live demonstr ations and practical training to see how these tec hnologies can help create safer\, more efficient p ipeline sites.
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CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - TWOH
\n \ntwoH and ExcelCS will provide a practical introduction to pipeline testing and co mmissioning\, helping delegates understand some of the processes\, equipment and key considerations involved in preparing a pipeline for service. Dele gates will be able to see and handle a selection o f specialist equipment associated with hydrostatic pressure testing\, monitoring and data logging\, chlorination / de-chlorination and other commissio ning activities\, with the team explaining what th e equipment is used for and some of the practical considerations involved.
\ n \ntw oH is an EUSR-accredited training provider for pip eline commissioning and provides specialist equipm ent\, technical support and training\, while Excel CS delivers pipeline testing and commissioning ser vices in the field. The team also contributes indu stry expertise to the technical committees involve d in the development and review of UK water-indust ry pressure-testing standards.
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< span style="line-height:115%\;">CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - FT PIPELINES
\n \nAt the start of 2026\, Seal for Life who owned the Canusa brand\, was acquired by Henkel. This h as opened the door to Stopaq for FT Pipeline Syste ms\, and brought an alternative way of protecting pipework in the field\, into the water market thro ugh FT. The key difference between the two product s lies in the application - both result in high-qu ality corrosion protection - but the ability for S topaq to be applied without propane brings signifi cant advantages from a safety and CO2e perspective .
\n \nOur demonstration will sh ow the simplicity of the Stopaq application and pr ovide delegates with the opportunity to get up clo se with both products in their applied condition.< /span>
\n \nIan Harding has been a PIG member with FT Pipeline Systems for around 20 year s and has significant experience of welded steel p ipes for potable water. Ian has been Managing Dire ctor at FTPS since 2015 and has been a member of t he Onshore Panel for the last 5 years.
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CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - NICK PRESTON\n \n
Nick Preston from the Guild Utilities Panel and O n-Shore Panel will provide a summary of how standa rdisation works across utilities especially some o f the issues around commissioning pipelines. Nick has been a member of The Pipeline Industries Guild for nearly 40 years\, is the Chairman of ‘our< /u>’ European water Standards Committee CEN TC/164 and the British Standards (BSI) committee that ar e responsible\, among others\, for EN 805 Water Su pply Systems (External). Parts 10 & 11 of BS EN 80 5 specifically cover the pressure test and commiss ioning stages.
\n \nIn the UK p ipeline testing is often quoted to WIS 4-01-03 so that Nick will cover the different standards and a pplicable approaches for different pipelines\, mat erials\, uses\, etc. Nick will be providing an ins ight for engineers\, operators\, supervisors and m anagers of pipelines of a few of the challenges ar ound hydrostatic pressure testing pipelines with gasses present as well as where changes in tempera ture can be a cause for concern or impact the pass /fail results – with some appropriate ‘hands-on’ o pportunities…
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CONFIRMED WORKHOP - EGEPLAST
\n \negeplast SLM® DCT (Detection & Checkin g Technology) Pipe System
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\n The egeplast SLM® DCT is a PE pipe sys
tem with an additional protective layer and integr
ated conductive strips that enable integrity testi
ng immediately after installation and permanent pi
peline location throughout its service life. It is
primarily used in trenchless installation methods
such as HDD drilling\, relining\, pipe bursting\,
and soil displacement\, providing verification of
damage-free installation and enhanced operational
safety.
This provides the installer and client pe ace of mind by proving the asset\, ensuring the sy stem is suitable for its prescribed pressure ratin g and asset life.
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CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - AVK UK Ltd.
\n \nControl Valves
\n \nWhat you will learn on the day..... ...........
\n \nThe session will be mainly classroom based with product present fo r you familiarise yourself with.
\n \nCPD Certificates a re available for attending this event. Please cont act Guild HQ for more information.
\n \nDESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Event Format\n \n \n \n - Welcome & i ntroduction from the Northern Branch Chair\, Elis Hopkins\n \n \n \n - Guest Speaker - Steve Fraser - Keynote\n \n \n \n - Multiple breakout & worksho p sessions hosted by member companies\n \n \n \n - Event close\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest speaker confirmed! \n \n \n \n Steve Fraser\, Chief Exec\ , Cadent Gas\n \n \n \n Accountable for serving c. 11 million customers across 5 gas distribution net works by operating the system and maintaining it s afely as well as running the National Gas Emergenc y service on behalf of all distribution networks.\ n \n \n \n Over 20 years’ experience of managing a nd transforming infrastructure business’ latterly as Chief Operating Officer and a main board Direct or of the FTSE100 water company United Utilities.\ n \n \n \n A degree in Management Studies and a Ma sters in Engineering Management from UMIST\, he ho lds a diploma in Advanced Management from Harvard University.\n \n \n \n After leaving education\, S teve trained in utilities operations working acros s water\, electricity\, and latterly high-pressure Gas pipelines.\n \n \n \n Steve became a Director of Bethell Group where he worked to establish the m as a leading player in the energy services secto r prior to joining United Utilities in 2005 to run the global outsourcing division Energy and Contra cting Services working across the UK Europe and Th e Middle East.\n \n \n \n Board Director at Southe rn Water between May 2022 and September 2025\, sup porting oversight during a period of transformatio n for the organisation.\n \n \n \n In September 20 25\, Steve joined the Board of Manchester Airport Group as a Non-Executive Director.\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - FLANNERY \n \n \n \n Flannery Plant Hire is a leading prov ider of modern\, safety-focused plant hire and ope rator training solutions\, supporting major infras tructure and pipeline projects across the UK.\n \n \n \n Flannery will demonstrate the latest techno logy designed to improve safety\, accuracy and pro ductivity across pipeline construction.\n \n \n \n ● 3D Dynamic Avoidance – helps machinery avoid ob stacles and hazards in real time.\n \n \n \n ● 3D Machine Control – uses GPS/GNSS and digital site m odels to improve accuracy in excavation\, grading and trenching.\n \n \n \n ● Human Form Recognition (HFR) – detects people around machinery\, providi ng additional warnings to help prevent collisions. \n \n \n \n Join us for live demonstrations and pr actical training to see how these technologies can help create safer\, more efficient pipeline sites .\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - TWO H\n \n \n \n twoH and ExcelCS will provide a pract ical introduction to pipeline testing and commissi oning\, helping delegates understand some of the p rocesses\, equipment and key considerations involv ed in preparing a pipeline for service. Delegates will be able to see and handle a selection of spec ialist equipment associated with hydrostatic press ure testing\, monitoring and data logging\, chlori nation / de-chlorination and other commissioning a ctivities\, with the team explaining what the equi pment is used for and some of the practical consid erations involved.\n \n \n \n twoH is an EUSR-accr edited training provider for pipeline commissionin g and provides specialist equipment\, technical su pport and training\, while ExcelCS delivers pipeli ne testing and commissioning services in the field . The team also contributes industry expertise to the technical committees involved in the developme nt and review of UK water-industry pressure-testin g standards.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONFIRMED WOR KSHOP - FT PIPELINES\n \n \n \n FT Pipeline System s have been supplying Ejoint/Socket pipework in th e UK for around 25 years with over 400km and £100+ Million+ of steel pipes supplied in this period. Designed by Europipe in the 1990s\, FT brought the Ejoint solution to the UK for use on major water infrastructure projects\, including in recent year s the Ayrshire Resilience for Scottish Water\, Hal lbank for United Utilities\, major diversions for Severn Trent Water to accommodate HS2 and currentl y approaching completion of 110km 800mm pipes for Anglian Water's SPA program. The projects have inc luded the supply of thousands of compatible Ejoint /Socket fittings and tens of thousands of Canusa H eat Shrink Sleeves.\n \n \n \n At the start of 202 6\, Seal for Life who owned the Canusa brand\, was acquired by Henkel. This has opened the door to S topaq for FT Pipeline Systems\, and brought an alt ernative way of protecting pipework in the field\, into the water market through FT. The key differe nce between the two products lies in the applicati on - both result in high-quality corrosion protect ion - but the ability for Stopaq to be applied wit hout propane brings significant advantages from a safety and CO2e perspective.\n \n \n \n Our demons tration will show the simplicity of the Stopaq app lication and provide delegates with the opportunit y to get up close with both products in their appl ied condition.\n \n \n \n Ian Harding has been a P IG member with FT Pipeline Systems for around 20 y ears and has significant experience of welded stee l pipes for potable water. Ian has been Managing D irector at FTPS since 2015 and has been a member o f the Onshore Panel for the last 5 years.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - NICK PRESTON\ n \n \n \n Nick Preston from the Guild Utilities P anel and On-Shore Panel will provide a summary of how standardisation works across utilities especia lly some of the issues around commissioning pipeli nes. Nick has been a member of The Pipeline Indust ries Guild for nearly 40 years\, is the Chairman o f ‘our’ European water Standards Committee CEN TC/ 164 and the British Standards (BSI) committee that are responsible\, among others\, for EN 805 Water Supply Systems (External). Parts 10 & 11 of BS EN 805 specifically cover the pressure test and comm issioning stages.\n \n \n \n In the UK pipeline t esting is often quoted to WIS 4-01-03 so that Nick will cover the different standards and applicable approaches for different pipelines\, materials\, uses\, etc. Nick will be providing an insight for engineers\, operators\, supervisors and managers o f pipelines of a few of the challenges around hydr ostatic pressure testing pipelines with gasses pr esent as well as where changes in temperature can be a cause for concern or impact the pass/fail res ults – with some appropriate ‘hands-on’ opportunit ies…\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONFIRMED WORKHOP - E GEPLAST\n \n \n \n egeplast SLM® DCT (Detection & Checking Technology) Pipe System\n \n \n \n Purpos e and Use:\n \n The egeplast SLM® DCT is a PE pipe system with an additional protective layer and in tegrated conductive strips that enable integrity t esting immediately after installation and permanen t pipeline location throughout its service life. I t is primarily used in trenchless installation met hods such as HDD drilling\, relining\, pipe bursti ng\, and soil displacement\, providing verificatio n of damage-free installation and enhanced operati onal safety.\n \n \n \n This provides the installe r and client peace of mind by proving the asset\, ensuring the system is suitable for its prescribed pressure rating and asset life. \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONFIRMED WORKSHOP - AVK UK L td. \n \n \n \n Control Valves\n \n \n \n What you will learn on the day................\n \n \n \n \n The purpose of a Control Valve \n \n \n \n Ba ckground for their use\n Consequences of water lo ss\n How can control valves help!\n Main Feature s - AVK control valves: Pressure reducing control valves / Pressure sustaining/relief control valve. \n How they are operated: Pilot System\n Cont rol Valve variants and their configuration to meet client / project requirements\n How to select th e right valve...The right valve for the right appl ication!\n \n \n The session will be mainly classr oom based with product present for you familiarise yourself with.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\n \n \n \n Mid morning refreshments are provided\, however lunch is not. The event is due to complete at Midday.\n \n \n \n CPD Certificates are availa ble for attending this event. Please contact Guild HQ for more information.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Training Day CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T090000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T120000 LOCATION:Kirklees College Engineering Centre\n Turnbridge R d\n Huddersfield\, HD1 6AG\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://pipeguild.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=595 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR