ADS UK manager offers a comparison between North American AASHTO/ ASTM methodologies and Eurocode requirements

The growing use of subsurface stormwater management systems across Europe has brought renewed focus on the structural integrity of thermoplastic components in Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Stuart Crisp, UK manager of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), offers a helpful comparison between North American AASHTO/ ASTM methodologies… The post ADS UK manager offers a comparison between North American AASHTO/ ASTM methodologies and Eurocode requirements appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Suds Compliant Solutions: The Best Permeable Paving Options for Your Home

The post Suds Compliant Solutions: The Best Permeable Paving Options for Your Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. SuDS compliant surfaces are crucial for sustainable stormwater management. These surfaces allow rainwater to infiltrate the ground, reducing flooding and improving water quality. In this article, we explore the best permeable paving options for ensuring your home meets SuDS compliance. Key Takeaways Understanding SuDS Compliance Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) are designed to manage stormwater […]

City of Cottage Grove selects Carollo Engineers to lead Storm Drainage System Master Plan

City plans ahead with 20-year stormwater strategy to support growth, environmental protection COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – The City of Cottage Grove has selected Carollo Engineers to develop a comprehensive Storm Drainage System Master Plan that will guide the City’s infrastructure planning and stormwater management strategy over the next 20 years. This initiative comes at a pivotal […]

How Blocked Drains Affect Stormwater Management Systems

Stormwater management systems are designed to channel water away from homes and businesses when heavy rain falls. Unfortunately, blocked drains can disrupt this process, leading to potentially serious consequences. From localized flooding to property damage, the impact of blocked outdoor drains on these systems is significant. That said, this guide will explore the problems caused […] <p>The post How Blocked Drains Affect Stormwater Management Systems first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Matt Manges, PE, CFM, ENV SP, Promoted to Business Group Director at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

Houston, Texas – Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Matt Manges, PE, CFM, ENV SP, vice president, to stormwater business group director. As the leader of LAN’s stormwater team, Manges has pioneered advanced stormwater modeling and led critical watershed studies, contributing to LAN’s expertise and leadership in stormwater management statewide. “Matt […]

CNBC - How cities are defending themselves against climate change 04102022

Climate change is happening, and our cities need to adapt – quickly. The battle for climate change will be won or lost in cities. Cities play an outsized role in climate change, consuming around 75% of the world’s energy and producing more than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. But they can also be part of the solution

Practical Engineering - How Does Permeable Pavement Work, 06102020

One of the most significant changes to the landscape that comes with urbanization is impervious cover. That's anything that prevents rain from soaking into the subsurface: buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and the biggest culprits - streets and parking lots. Impervious cover is a big issue. When you pave paradise to put up a parking lot, you cause a pretty significant disruption to some really important natural processes in a watershed. But, not all cover has to be impervious

Tomorrow's Build - Barcelona’s Car-Free Superblocks Explained, 21062022

Barcelona's iconic city blocks are getting a 21st Century makeover. With more than 500 superblocks now proposed, Barcelona wants to transform the entire city into a green utopia where every resident lives within walking distance of shops, entertainment and green space The goal is to have roughly 80% of all journeys by foot, bike, or public transport come 2024