NADC Board

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Peter Stacey
President

I started my drainage career in 1970, with a company in north London, in 1975 I started working for Dyno-Rod as Senior field engineer & Forman, from there I worked my way up to assistant branch Manager in 1977 until 1979 when I became a Branch manager, in 1983 I became SE regional sales manager for the next 5 years until I became an independent franchise of Dyno-Rod until 1988 when set up my own drainage company Fullbore Drain Services.

The vast array of the roles I have fulfilled whilst with the Dyno Rod group of companies has enabled me to engage directly in many types of specialist type scenarios all of which were considered to be technical related.

Together with my colleagues who sat on the company owned technical committee, I was involved as well as instrumental in the co-writing of the Dyno Rod Health & Safety Policy.

I personally wrote the surveyors training manual which was subsequently used to train all new surveyors who joined the company.

The class training course which individuals were subsequently put through during their induction to the company was delivered entirely by me alone. Peter is also one of the founders of NADC.

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Phill Mills
Water sector specialist | Adviser and analyst of industry trends, policy developments, opportunities.

I’ve worked with a major water company, a global water consultancy and the industry association Water UK. I’ve seen the industry from the inside and from the perspectives of others.

I’m now running my own specialist consultancy – helping others understand the water sector, and how they can grow their own businesses.

My clients are not necessarily from the traditional water industry supply chain. I’ve helped insurance companies, market research organisations, consumer bodies and building products companies.

I also actively work on stakeholder engagement programmes in Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.

Specialities:

Water industry, stakeholder engagement, water and wastewater infrastructure, environmental compliance, policy development, communication, public affairs, customer service.

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Mark Jarvis
Consultant

I’ve now left Severn Trent after 34 years. Much of this was spent working alongside the OFWATregulated business – in particular in financial services as the FCA Approved Person, establishing and then running the property searches business and heading up the team that runs Severn TrentConnect, a New Appointment Company in Aldershot.

As a collaborative and consultative senior manager I have experience in implementing major changes including setting up new businesses, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and building commercial relationships.

I am known for giving honest feedback on the feasibility of project ideas and identifying real business opportunities.
I bring my extensive experience in working with regulatory and government organizations to solve problems and policy issues including advising on the drafting of legislation.
I was a founding board member of Property Code Compliance Board which was setup to create a regulatory framework to enable businesses to provide quality assurance for their products (data reports for property professionals). I have previously been an active Board member of the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO).

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Matthew Rowlatt
Water and Drainage Management

Matthew Rowlatt joined the drainage industry in 2015,  as Managing Director for Flowline Ltd, to lead a transition and major period of growth for the business, using new digital technologies and operational innovations within the CCTV and CIPP lining.

Matthew’s career has spanned the construction and utility’s having held senior and board roles with a number of companies, with extensive experience undertaking design and build, operational delivery and commercial leadership across a range of disciplines. Matthew has been responsible for implementing many business transformation roles improving safety, efficiency and quality with strategic growth and improvement programmes. Matthew started his journey into senior leadership roles, having developed his early career as a mechanical engineer, having attained a B.Eng. (Hons) Mech Eng.

Matthew has also held a number of roles within the Pipeline Industries Guild, first as South East Branch Chair for two consecutive years in the early 2000’s, a founder member of the Utilities Panel 2001, Deputy Chair of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Guild in 2015. He also remains as a non-executive on the board and a member of the finance committee.

“I am delighted to be joining the board of the NADC at such a time of growth for the organisation and seeing the many initiatives being delivered for member benefits and the drainage industry as a whole.”

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Dave Rambridge
Managing Director - DRBI LTD

David started his drainage career way back in 1999 with a company based in Runcorn, Cheshire, called Druants, they were a company like UKDN, ANSA, Auger and DASA and dealt with drainage insurance claims for large insurance companies. It was here where he learnt all about drains, from unblocking, CCTV, CIPP, excavations and all other drain related things. The role was technical and customer facing, dealing with homeowners and insurance companies he was responsible for specification of work, estimates and managing claims.

In 2004 he moved to Dyno-Rod and spent a year working in the technical team auditing and supporting the franchisees (of which there were over 120 in those days). He dealt with complex technical jobs and complaints and carried out auditing ISO9001 also managing quality on the British Gas homecare contract as well as launching new emergency plumbing services. He also ran technical and field training.

When British Gas officially purchased Dyno in 2005, he was asked to step up to a role supporting and leading franchisees. He spent 6 years helping franchisees to grow, be compliant, and become operationally excellent. In this time, he had some of the best leadership training from British Gas and worked in a fabulous team of experienced professionals.

He was asked to set up the first Water Company partnership and implemented the successful mobilisation of the Southern Water PDAS contract in 2011 managing 60 engineers and office staff and hiring the full team to take the business forward.

He returned to franchise operations in 2012 and took up a Senior Business Improvement role working across Centrica to implement new processes and improvements in Health and Safety, Customer Service, and Operational Excellence finally leaving the business in 2018 after 14 years.

Whilst having a wide range of technical knowledge he is also skilled in managing businesses and improving processes to be more efficient and profitable. Dave understands how small and large businesses work in the industry and has wealth of experience in leading change, motivating people, and delivering results.

Dave is now running his own business (DRBi Ltd) consulting, training, coaching, and supporting plumbing, drainage, and water companies across the UK.

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Martin Beattie
Vice President

Martin has worked in the drainage industry for almost 30 years having started in the summer of 1989. After various positions with Dyno, Drain Doctor, Titmas & JM Murphy (Sewers) Martin formed his own drainage company Accelerated Drain Services in 2004.

Martin is one of the founder members of the NADC and has served as Vice Chairman for the last nine years, he has played a key role in the training and certification programme across the UK and Ireland and also delivers training courses in the south-east.

Martin is currently working with Peter Henley from WRc to produce a new Manual of Drain & Sewer Maintenance which will be published by WRc later this year and heading up the the work for the new NADC web-site planned for the summer of 2019

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Julian Wynne
Chairman

Julian Wynn was appointed in 2017 to lead both the Water and Drainage and Traffic Management divisions at FM Conway. He is responsible for leading the commercial direction of both divisions, which provide services for local authorities, network operators and commercial organisations as part of FM Conway’s highway self-delivery model.

Prior to his appointment as Cleansing and Traffic Management Director, Julian was employed at FM Conway for nine years, primarily operating within our drainage and cleansing team. With over thirteen years’ experience within senior roles, Julian has specialised our Water and Drainage and Traffic Management’s service to deliver a unique and innovative service. Julian is also a member of the National Association of Drainage Contractors. Julian has nearly 20 years of experience in the drainage and environmental sector, where he gained a good grounding for this with previous roles as safety and environmental advisor holding both NEBOSH and environmental management qualifications.

Through his position, Julian has taken lead on large scale contracts for the company, including HADDMS CCTV and mapping of drainage systems, developing data-led approaches to drainage asset management. Continually striving to develop himself and his team,

Julian continues to invest in our fleet and the skills of our people as part of our self-delivery model and commitment to driving innovation.

Julian is keen for both his divisions to be a market leader and providing these services to many different sectors of external clients.

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Peter Henley
WRc Domestic Drain Repair Specialist

Peter has specialised in wastewater networks for over 30 years as a contractor and consultant and has led the domestic drainage area since joining WRc in February 2009. He currently presents the Essentials for Managing Drain Repair Course and was directly involved in the most recent revision of the Drain Repair Book 4th Edition in April 2017.

He has worked closely with the NADC to create the Certified Drain Surveyor Course in 2014 and he has represented WRc on various industry working groups covering drainage and sewers.

He has experience as a technical expert witness in the area of domestic drain repair and sewer networks, representing water companies, regulators, insurance companies and local authorities in drainage disputes.

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Bruce Taylor
DAMM Environmental Environmental Health & Safety

I spent 27 years with General Electric covering predominately Environmental Introduction (EMS) Health & Safety standards into the European business.

I retired in 2003 (this lasted 2 weeks) and I started an EHS Consultancy designed to assist small businesses’. In 2006 I merged with DAMM Environmental to support their drainage expansion ambitions.

Training connections with N.A.D.C. were introduced in 2013. My experience brings: Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) / Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001:2015) / 6 Sigma (DMAIC) / Behavioural programmes / Global Star Auditing / Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP).

I’m sorry to say I am a System Person, though I do like the occasional light hearted banter.

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Mike Sheehy
UTS Ltd Ireland

I have been working in the water and wastewater industry since 1998. I am a qualified electronic engineer and gain the most satisfaction when creating solutions for my customers’ problems. Having spent many years working in the contracting side of this industry I gained a lot of valuable experience across a range of equipment and operations covering sewer cleaning, inspection and rehabilitation. In 2008

I left the contracting side of this industry and established UTS Ltd which specialises in the supply, service and hire of a wide range of specialist equipment and machinery used in the maintenance of water and wastewater networks. Drawing on my previous experience, product knowledge and background in engineering, I always aim to deliver the best solution for my customers by advising on the most suitable equipment or designing bespoke solutions where necessary.

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Ian Cameron
Technical Director

Ian has been working within the wastewater industry for over thirty years. He has been involved in cleansing, surveying and remedial works on the coal face and in managerial roles involving safety, quality (ISO 9001), estimating, specification, tendering and contract management.

Clients have included South West Water, Highways Agency (HADDMS), Local Authorities, FM companies, Housing Associations and Civil Engineering groups, among many others. He has also worked in close contact with local environmental officers as a consultant concerning section 59 works, often carrying out on site practical training with new officers.

Ian’s interest in IT and experience in CCTV investigation lead to the development of a software application that enables CCTV reporting to the British Standard (BS EN 13508). The application is called Viewline and is simple to use and competitively priced. Viewline have recently gained approval from the WRc for their domestic/light commercial reporting product, Viewline 550. While developing Viewline applications and maintaining an active role within the NADC, Ian attained a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying and the Environment.

National Drainage Show 2023

This years National Drainage Show will be held on 22nd and 23rd November at ExCel, London – to register to visit please click here: https://drainageshow.com/

To see photo’s from the National Drainage Show 2022, please click here

And to see our exclusive networking event after the show from last year, please click here

An Important Notice to all Employers!

“A family-run plumbing business has been fined £4,000 after a blind man fell into an open manhole.” – to read more about this please click here: Firm fined after blind man falls into open manhole | HSE Media Centre

Many thanks

The NADC Team

The NADC Hydrant App!

NADC and eviFile have worked in partnership to help solve a major problem in the drainage industry.
NADC contractors have been getting fines for taking water illegally and the fines have not been small – generally from £4500 upwards! The problem is it is not always easy to determine which hydrant belongs to each water company.
In order to help water contractors; NADC and eviFile in partnership developed an innovative tech solution. Together they have developed a powerful, informative and easy to use Hydrant App that works on both IOS and Android devices.
Please click here to find out more information and how you can sign up!

Sweeptech Environmental Becomes Headline Sponsor for the National Drainage Awards 2023!

We are delighted to announce that SweepTech Environmental Services have become the headline sponsor for the National Drainage Awards 2023!

“Sweeptech Environmental Services is a progressive ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited waste management business committed to delivering environmental and sustainability improvement within the communities it works. Our Headquarters are in Sussex and we operate nationally, driving innovation wherever we can to improve operations. Our environmental focus and delivery has been recognised by our awards success at the prestigious National B.C.E. ‘Environmental Leadership’ Awards in addition to the Gatwick Diamond Business ‘Innovation and Technology’ awards. We enjoy an extensive and diverse client base in both Commercial and Private sectors.”

To find out more about Sweeptech Environmental Services please visit their website here

We have several other sponsorship opportunities for the National Drainage Awards including wine sponsor, category sponsor and more, – to find out how you can get involved please download our sponsorship pack here

The National Drainage Awards are being launched as a long overdue recognition for the great job that so many contractors do day in and day out for their customers, often in emergency situations.

The wide-ranging awards will include 3 Small Contractor of the year awards covering Scotland and the North, Wales and the Midlands, and the South. There will be an award for the Regional Contractor of the year and National contractor of the year as well as Irish Contractor of the year. In addition, there will be supplier awards, a training provider award and a special award for the best apprentice or trainee. The awards are completed by an Innovation of the year award, DrainSafe contractor of the year and Lifetime Achievement award.

The awards are open to all contractors, regardless of whether they are members of NADC, and an independent panel of judges have been invited to select the winners. The awards will be given out by boxing legend Frank Bruno MBE who will also share some of his great boxing memories in an interview with NADC Chairman Julian Wynn.

Contractors and suppliers who would like to be nominated for an award are asked to click on the Awards tab on the NADC website (www.nadc.org.uk) where those interested in coming to the dinner can also book their place. To find out more please click here

Any company wishing to sponsor the 2023 Awards are invited to contact mike@nadc.org.uk or call 0800 0933 507 and ask for Jayne or Mike.

NADC encourages the whole industry to embrace the Awards as a celebration of the ‘fourth utility’, which some also describe as the ‘fourth emergency service’.

Thank you,

The NADC Team

NADC Networking Event featuring Frank Bruno – National Drainage Show 2022

Thank you to all NADC members who attended our networking event at the National Drainage Show this year!

After the show finished at 5:15pm, we held a free networking event for all members, with boxing legend Frank Bruno attending as the very special guest. We kicked off the event with Julian Wynne, (NADC Chairman) hosting a Q&A with Frank in the NADC theatre. This went down really well with a crowd gathering round, and after this Frank had lots of copies of his new book ’60 Years a Fighter’ to sign with personalised messages for guests.

Here are some select photos from the event! We hope that everyone enjoyed it! To view other photos from the event please see our previous post here

Frank will be the host for the 1st National Drainage Awards next year – Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at Charlton Athletic Football Club – to find out more information please click here 

You can also download our sponsorship pack here and also view our nomination guide here

Thank you!

The NADC Team

NADC at the National Drainage Show 2022 (Part 1)

Thank you to all who came to the National Drainage Show this year (co-located with Floodex). The show was held on 23rd and 24th November at ExCel in London.

We had a stall there and we had many conversations with people over the weekend and welcomed some new members!

Next to our stall we had the NADC Drainage Theatre, in which we had several talks including:

  • Lucy Ritchie of Energy and Utility Skills, who was giving a talk on ‘The Importance of Training & Qualifications’;
  • The Launch of the First National Drainage Awards presented by Mike Ockenden;
  • ‘Introduction of Apprenticeships in the Drainage Industry presented by Caroline Costelloe, Senior Product Manager Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Caroline was joined by Paul Carter, Skills Engagement Manager, Energy & Utility Skills. Bruce Taylor, DAMM Environmental and NADC Board Member plus many more – click here to see the full break down of both days.

And let’s not forget the many fantastic exhibitors attending The National Drainage Show & Floodex – below is a snippet of some of them.

And last but not least – we held a networking event after the National Drainage Show had finished on the 1st day, beginning at 5:15pm – featuring boxing legent Frank Bruno! Here is a VERY sneak peek of the event! We will be posting a part 2 blog post for the networking event (as there are just so many photos!) – WATCH THIS SPACE!

Thanks again to everyone who attended over the 2 days!

To find our more about the NADC and to become a member please visit here

The NADC team

The Importance of Training & Qualifications – Speaker Presentation

Lucy Ritchie, of Energy and Utility Skills – will be giving a talk on ‘The Importance of Training & Qualifications’ at the National Drainage Show 2022 at ExCel, London at 2pm on Wednesday 23rd. This talk is available to all attendees at the drainage show.

If you are interested in attending, you can register to attend the National Drainage show for free here 

To find out more about the National Drainage show please visit their official website. It runs on the 23rd and 24th November 2022, and is co-located with Floodex. The NADC will be exhibiting there as well.

And to all NADC Members, we are also hosting a free networking event during the evening of Wednesday 23rd November, from 5:15pm. If you would like to attend this networking event please email emily@nadc.org.uk with your name and contact details, and how many people are attending (please note – all attendees to the networking event must be NADC Members). Frank Bruno will be there as well attending as a very special guest, and you will have the opportunity to get one of his books along with a personalised message from Frank written in it.

Thanks, and we hope to see you all there!

NADC Member Networking Event – Nov 23rd 2022

NADC Networking Event at the National Drainage Show

We are hosting a networking event on the evening of Wednesday 23rd November at 5:15pm at the National Drainage Show at ExCeL, London. (E16 1XL) Frank Bruno will still be attending the networking event as a very special guest) – this is free to all NADC Members.

If you would like to book a place please e-mail emily@nadc.org.uk with your name, phone number, address and number of tickets on.

*Please note that all attendees must be NADC members.

Please let us know by latest Monday 14th November, as we need to print entry vouchers off in advance – Thank you!

To find out more about the National Drainage Show please visit their website here 

We look forward to hopefully seeing you there!

Any questions please email Emily emily@nadc.org.uk

Thank you!

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