UK advances surface water flood forecasting

The UK has taken a significant step forward in improving its ability to forecast surface water flooding, says the government, as a three-year programme to enhance national capability reaches completion. The post UK advances surface water flood forecasting appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

$181M Tampa water treatment plant expansion breaks ground

Construction is already underway on the Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant and will continue through 2028, according to a news release.

Residents reap multiple benefits from sustainable drainage planters 

A sustainable drainage planter system installed at a supported housing complex on the Isle of Wight has been credited not only with reducing the risk of surface water flooding, but with improving the mental and physical wellbeing of residents too, says Alex Stephenson, director, Sudsplanter Ltd. Surface water management specialist Sudsplanter Ltd has partnered with Southern Water to […]

Making water discharge an early priority crucial for well-regulated, compliant sites

RSK Geosciences principal engineer Kevin Holmes argues that, while housebuilders and developers have long been aware of the importance of suitable surface water drainage strategies on completed developments, responsible developers should have the same level of awareness of regulations governing water discharge during the construction phase and suggests how developers can remain compliant. The post Making water discharge an early priority crucial for well-regulated, compliant sites appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

London’s surface water threat to be assessed across borough boundaries for first time

Stakeholders involved in the development of the London Surface Water Strategy have confirmed that it will assess flood risk across the city with a deliberate strategy to traverse borough boundaries. The post London’s surface water threat to be assessed across borough boundaries for first time appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

CIOB, Construction Management - CPD - Managing highways surface water, July 2022

This CPD, in association with ACO, discusses water management on highways and how drainage solutions should be implemented to ensure safety, sustainability and performance