Sustainable drainage mimics natural drainage processes by allowing rainfall to soak into the ground where possible or by delaying discharges. Reducing both the volume and rate of surface water run-off to sewers and watercourses, this helps to improve water quality, ecology and amenity value of watercourses. It is important, however, to remember that there is[…]

Colin St John, UK General Manager of Northern Building Plastics, said: “Making children aware of how homes are constructed will only help raise the profile of our industry and make sure a new generation get involved in the construction business.”

Despite the lack of compulsory requirements on metal gutters, member companies with the MGMA fully comply with the requirements of the Construction Products Regulations to provide high quality materials.

Flushjoint is BBA approved and is an addition to the company’s metal rainwater systems, which can be supplied with polyester powder coatings in a range of 26 colours.

Sovent is manufactured from resistant HDPE plastic and can be supplied for discharge stacks with a diameter of 110mm or 160mm.

Local authority Approving Bodies have been informed that work approving SuDS schemes on new developments will not be given the go ahead from October 2014, but instead plans for implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act will be announced in the summer. Alex comments, “SuDS legislation is a vital element of[…]

The product is available in four generic shapes with bespoke designs and is controlled  under ISO9002 and ISO14001 Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

SuDS Swale Inlet can be secured with spiral anchors or by using a concrete bedding, and is available in natural, grey and black to blend in with the surrounding environment.