SuDS

  • AMP8 water opportunities: Where technology is going and how to get there

    In the last two years, the UK water industry has been under increased scrutiny by Ofwat, the water industry regulator, for ongoing sewage spills in England’s waterways. Ofwat can fine companies up to 10% of their annual sales, and now three water companies have been slapped with a total of £168 million in fines. The…

    Industry news

  • AMP8 period: An important inflection point for the UK water industry [white paper]

    If you live in the UK, you know all about the water industry’s sewage and finance woes. The past few years has seen a steady stream of bad news and increasingly vocal public outcry. But there is reason to believe that things may be finally turning around. Ofwat, the government regulator in charge of funding,…

    Sustainability

  • Dredging up the past at the University Lakes of Baton Rouge to build a better future

    University Lakes on the campus of LSU is a set of interconnected lakes surrounding the campus, providing recreational, ecological, and community value. The University Lakes Project is a large-scale redevelopment initiative focused on restoring and enhancing this vital lake system. We’ve been publishing lots of customer stories in the last few years, and we have…

    Drainage design

  • ‘Fundamentals of Drainage Design’: a framework with 8 steps and a video

    If you are a new civil engineer, urban planner, or simply interested in understanding how drainage systems work, we have a new course that’s designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle drainage design challenges. By understanding key concepts and considerations in this video, you will be equipped to create sustainable…

    Drainage design

  • White paper surveys UK architects about upcoming 2024 SuDS regulations. Are they ready? Are developers?

    The UK government has announced that it will be mandatory to include Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in virtually all new housing developments in England beginning in 2024. This is a win for proponents of SuDS, but one that feels like it has been a long time coming. This will bring England in line with Scotland,…

    Industry news

  • How InfoDrainage supports Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS) workflows

    When storms cause flooding, we often want to make water flow as quickly as possible away from the problem. But water is an asset, not a problem. Just as with traffic on our highways, making the pipes wider and the flow faster doesn’t solve the problem. By holding on to water or controlling how quickly…

    Drainage design

  • Jacobs designed an innovative, flood-resistant amphitheatre that stores 150,000 gallons of water underground

    In the town of Sidmouth on the South West coast of England, Jacobs, a leading technical water consultancy, not only designed a flood alleviation scheme that protects residents and properties but created an innovative, unique, impeccably sustainable, dual-use amenity for residents. It’s a strikingly beautiful example of blue-green infrastructure. The Sidmouth area has a long…

    Drainage design

  • London wants more SuDS. Here’s how Arcadis is helping them calculate SuDS ROI.

    As the pressures of urban growth and climate change continue to pinch urban centers, the calculation of return on investment and financial viability for long-term resilience strategies will become an essential element for infrastructure management. Perhaps more to the point, calculating your return on investment in SuDS is important if you want to change the…

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