Storm, sewer, flood
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[e-book] ‘Digital twins for water: Transforming stormwater and flood management’
Digital twins are already delivering transformative value in many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and engineering. But what about water? Get our new e-book about digital twins Civil engineers and water industry professionals around the world are increasingly adopting their own digital twins, helping them improve their stormwater and flood management practices. We’ve collected their challenges…
Storm, sewer, flood
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What is a bioretention system and how does it help control stormwater runoff?
Bioretention systems are a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. Bioretention is a stormwater management practice that harnesses natural processes to treat and manage stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as rooftops, driveways,…
Sustainability
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Meet the new, flexible options for InfoWorks ICM: Sewer, Flood, and Ultimate
Here’s what you need to know about our new offerings and how these simple changes will benefit both existing and future customers. Our team of water experts at Autodesk have worked diligently over the last four years, expanding the functionality of InfoWorks ICM to make it as accessible and efficient as possible. Over that time,…
Product news
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XPSWMM vs. InfoWorks ICM vs. InfoDrainage: Which solution do you need?
First released for Windows in 1997, XPSWMM aided stormwater and flood professionals in taking on the water challenges of its time. It was an incredibly powerful tool that the water industry adopted to solve the challenges it faced. But time and software development always marches on. Over time, most users adopted more powerful solutions like…
Storm, sewer, flood
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Do you need a Rainwater Management Plan? This Irish manual provides excellent guidance.
Anthony McCloy is the managing director of McCloy Consulting and regularly speaks at conferences and seminars, provides university lectures, delivers national SuDS training workshops and has recently contributed to Ireland’s Rainwater Management Plans: Guidance for Local Authorities. Does your municipality need an RMP – a Rainwater Management Plan? In the UK, there are lots of…
Drainage design
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How does cellular storage work for stormwater control?
Cellular storage is a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. Certain stormwater controls are designed in ways that effectively divert water away from a site – but not cellular storage systems. Sometimes also…
Drainage design
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The benefits of porous pavement in drainage design
Porous pavement is a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. Sometimes called permeable pavement, porous pavement is an innovative and environmentally friendly approach to managing stormwater runoff in urban areas. As cities have…
Drainage design
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What is a swale – and how do they manage stormwater?
Swales are a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. Swales are shallow, vegetated channels are designed to slow down, capture, and filter stormwater by controlling the flow of water through the swale, reducing…
Drainage design
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How does InfoDrainage compare to HydroCAD, TR-20 & TR-55?
In stormwater management and drainage design, selecting the right software is not just about features. It’s about how well a tool fits the way engineers actually work. Tools like HydroCAD, TR-20, and TR-55 have long been used for runoff calculations based on established hydrology methods. At the same time, newer tools like InfoDrainage are expanding…
Storm, sewer, flood
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What is an infiltration trench and how does it work?
Infiltration trenches are a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. As the world’s drainage challenges grow, designers are constantly looking for new ways to handle stormwater. Commonly known as stormwater controls (SWCs), a…
Storm, sewer, flood