James Trafford: An AI for detail – CIWEM

In the latest article for CIWEM, James Trafford shares how AI may shape the career journeys of early career professionals in water and environment practice.

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Read about James Trafford’s appointment as Chair of CIWEM’s Rivers and Coastal Group.

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2025 highlights

24th December 2025

2025 has certainly been one to remember. Thank you to our clients, colleagues and industry friends for a fantastic year.

Here are Waterman Aspen’s top moments from 2025… 👀

Waterman Aspen becomes Company Supporter of The Lighthouse Charity

29th April 2026

Waterman Aspen is pleased to share that we are now a Company Supporter of The Lighthouse Charity.

2026 Charity of the Year – National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

28th November 2025

After a fantastic range of nominations this year, we’re delighted to announce that the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been chosen as our Charity of the Year for 2026.

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