Alarming report shows urgent flood action needed: Sustainable drainage could be the answer

A recent investigation by The Guardian has discovered that millions more homes across England, Scotland and Wales face the prospect of devastating floods as climate breakdown continues, with some areas set to become uninsurable and towns even needing to be abandoned. The post Alarming report shows urgent flood action needed: Sustainable drainage could be the answer appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Getting SuDS right early

In part two of a three-part series, Stuart Crisp, UK manager of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), examines how early design decisions, maintenance considerations and realistic assessments shape the success or failure of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). The post Getting SuDS right early appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Grey SuDS: exploring proprietary attenuation options

A range of proprietary attenuation solutions is available for ‘grey’ Sustainable Drainage Systems, Advanced Drainage Systems UK manager Stuart Crisp, reports. The post Grey SuDS: exploring proprietary attenuation options appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

SuDS’ growing role under new water rules

Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers. The post SuDS’ growing role under new water rules appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Experts ‘disappointed’ drainage regulation update still does not make SuDS mandatory

Experts from the water management sector have expressed their disappointment that the government’s update to its standards around sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) does not make them mandatory. The post Experts ‘disappointed’ drainage regulation update still does not make SuDS mandatory appeared first on New Civil Engineer.