Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sustainable Drainage",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Stormcell controls surface water run off from
Hydro International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Installation of Hydro International's Stormcell and Hydro-Brake stormwater control systems on one of the biggest sustainable commercial business development projects".
The day before,
we featured the news release Protecting watercourses from construction works from
Environment Agency: "New Environment Agency guidance to help protect environment from construction works near watercourses".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Hydro International
concerning its Avoiding future flood devastation
- take a look at Action to avoid future flood devastation
which says: "Severe flooding has once again highlighted the weaknesses in Britain's surface water drainage infrastructure".
Take a look also at the news release from Hydro International, Hydro sustainable stormwater solutions at Ecobuild,
as well as SUDS workshop report and industry debate document from CIRIA,
and Training for sustainable drainage goes nation-wide from CIRIA.
See also:
New flood risk management network
(August 2007)
LANDFORM (Local Authority Network for Drainage and Flood Risk Management) has been launched to deliver improved communication and knowledge-sharing about flood risk and surface water management
Edmond Shipway guides Visitor Centre project
(August 2007)
Construction consultants, Edmond Shipway, are delighted that GBP50 million BIG Lottery Fund bid for programme to revamp the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre has received full planning permission
Action to prevent further flooding devastation
(August 2007)
Government needs to pledge major investment to improve our drainage infrastructure and minimise the impact of further flooding, warn leading drainage experts Hydro International
Should rainwater recycling be compulsory?
(July 2007)
Rainwater harvesting is a simple technology used widely in other countries
Charcon provides domestic infilta paving solution
(July 2007)
Charcon Hard Landscaping has provided SuDS solution to overcome planning restrictions on construction of a domestic hard standing driveway for a Tyne and Wear homeowner
New Wavin AquaGrid paving system
(May 2007)
Wavin Plastics has launched the OSMA AquaGrid pervious paving system to offer a new way to manage rain and surface water drainage
UK's sustainability skills shortage exposed
(April 2007)
Rapid increase in recent years in the number of construction projects demanding better environmental performance has unearthed a shortage of sustainability expertise in the industry's workforce
Launch of new flood risk and drainage network
(March 2007)
CIRIA will be launching the Local Authority Network on Drainage and Flood Risk Management (LANDFORM) at this year's THINK07
Sustainable drainage solutions from JDP
(March 2007)
JDP have recently extended their portfolio to include the Envireau range of Rainwater Harvesting Systems from Titan Pollution Control
Learn to plan, evaluate and maintain SUDS
(February 2007)
CIRIA, in partnership with Sustainable Drainage Associates, has announced two SUDS training workshops in London
Sustainable development - is it achievable?
(February 2007)
Wavin Plastics research says 85 per cent) of construction professionals believe that urban flooding will become a major problem if sustainable drainage is not prioritised
SUDS Training in Ireland
(February 2007)
Concerns about climate change, flood risk management and Water Framework Directive has driven organisations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in their up-take of SUDS
New SUDS guidance to be previewed at Ecobuild
(January 2007)
CIRIA Associate, Paul Shaffer will be addressing the 'Making Sustainable Construction Happen' Conference about the benefits of sustainable drainage systems as part of Ecobuild 2007
Modular SUDS training
(January 2007)
Modular SUDS training programme from CIRIA, EPG, EPG Clear and Robert Bray Associates Dublin
Saving rain and managing stormwater at Ecobuild
(January 2007)
Hydro International will be demonstrating its portfolio of sustainable drainage solutions and stormwater management systems for the built environment
Successful UK SUDS programme extended to Ireland
(December 2006)
Organisations both in the Republic and Northern Ireland are beginning to encourage and the promote the implementation of SUDS
Building confidence in SUDS
(December 2006)
Awareness of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) by practitioners and their implementation in developments continues to increase steadily
In control of surface water
(November 2006)
New 'SUDS' drainage system from Jones of Oswestry for efficient surface drainage and controlled release of water to the sewer
Sustainable drainage: getting the best results
(October 2006)
CIRIA, in partnership with Sustainable Drainage Associates, has developed a training programme for 2007 to build on current SUDS guidance
New car park developed by Brett
(September 2006)
Brett Landscaping was the sole supplier, providing its innovative T-flow permeable paving as the ultimate water run-off and drainage solution
Guide for sustainable water management in schools
(July 2006)
Atkins has unveiled a new guide covering principles and best practice for incorporating sustainable water management into school design
Sustainable water management offer
(June 2006)
Sustainable water management titles 3 for 2 offer from CIRIA
Multi-million residential scheme for Hewlett
(June 2006)
Hewlett Civil Engineering has been appointed as the principle contractor for a new multi-million pound residential development by Barratt, Persimmon and Chartdale Homes
Sheffield sustainable stormwater solutions
(March 2006)
Standing Conference on Stormwater Control, SUDS at the Manor Park, Sheffield
Sustainable Drainage Systems: Case Study
(March 2006)
GEOlightTM storm water management package offered by Sustainable Drainage Systems provided the most cost effective solution
Longer-lasting SUDS
(February 2006)
Well designed sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) offer a sustainable answer to the adverse effects of urban stormwater runoff
IWWE exhibition: a date not to waste.
(January 2006)
CIRIA is to play a big part in this year's Irish Water Waste and Environment (IWWE) exhibition at the RDS, Dublin, on 8-9 March 2006
CIRIA making a biodiversity stand at Ecobuild
(January 2006)
CIRIA has announced plans to launch new sustainablity and biodiversity guidance at the Ecobuild 2006 exhibition
Drainage and Government flood risk guidelines
(December 2005)
Awareness of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) is growing and such schemes are increasingly being incorporated, but care is needed in their implementation
Surface drainage is feeling the strain.
(October 2005)
Increased rainfall, flash flooding and legislative changes imposed by building regulations and OFWAT, are demanding more sustainable drainage solutions
Training for sustainable draining
(September 2005)
CIRIA and Sustainable Drainage Associates will be holding a series of training modules
Sustainable drainage for eco friendly village
(September 2005)
SuperSleve clay drainage systems from Hepworth are to provide sustainable below ground drainage an the eco-friendly village at Bishops Castle, south Shropshire
Hydro Stormbloc puts the SUDS into park and ride
(June 2005)
Stormbloc infiltration modules from Hydro International were chosen to ensure that stormwater runoff from Norwich car park complies with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) principles
Paving the way for sustainable drainage
(April 2005)
Sustainable drainage systems are arguably one of the most significant developments in urban drainage in recent years