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UKGBC statement says flooding risks need more preparation
A new UKGBC statement says that the government needs to do more to mitigate the effects of climate change and risk of floods.
Using smart technology to repurpose legacy drainage assets in the battle...
One of the most significant impacts of climate change will be increased incidents of flooding. To reduce the impact of flooding on people and the environment, we need to repurpose our legacy drainage assets, says Brian M Back, co-founder and CTO of Radio Data Networks Limited.
RICS launches refreshed consumer flooding guide
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched its refreshed consumer flooding guide, amid reports that extreme flooding could become more common in the UK due to the effects of climate change.
£6.5m Fowlea Brook flood defence scheme to mitigate flooding in Stoke
The Environment Agency is starting work on a £6.5m flood defence scheme, to reduce the risk of flooding for 350 properties in Stoke-On-Trent.
Flood hazard mapping to help Scotland prepare for future flooding
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is introducing new flood hazard mapping to help Scotland better prepare for future increased flood risk.
Council calls for investment to safeguard Cheshire West from flooding
The leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has called for significant investment to prevent future flooding incidents in the borough.
Government unveils new £5.2bn investment to tackle flooding
The government has revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
Environment Agency calls for stronger resilience against flooding
The Environment Agency has said that while we must continue to build and maintain strong defences to reduce the risk of flooding, communities will also need to become more resilient.
Amey patents new technology to combat sewer flooding in the UK
New patented technology by Amey Consulting aims to combat the problem of sewer flooding in the UK.
Flooding and project delays cause profit setback at Polypipe
In a trading update for the year to 31 October, Polypipe has cited project delays and flooding and poor ground conditions as main contributors of lower profits.
Bellwin scheme to support communities hit by flooding
The MHCLG has activated the government’s emergency Bellwin scheme to reimburse eligible local authorities for the flooding in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Flooding action plan launched to protect Scotland from extreme weather
Living With Flooding sets out advice to stop or mitigate flooding and says minor adaptions, such as installing a flood guard and raising the height of electrical sockets, can prevent damage or reduce the amount of time spent in temporary accommodation.
Industry collaboration develops new detectors to tackle sewage flooding
Amey, United Utilities and jetting equipment supplier Jetcham, have developed two pieces of kit to prevent customers’ properties being flooded by sewage.
All is not lost: Developing solutions to reduce the impact of...
Mary Dhonau OBE, chair of the Property Care Association’s Flood Resilience Group, sets out some of the actions that can be taken to reduce the impact of flooding – and why a co-ordinated approach is vital
How can we reduce the impact of flooding on properties?
Mary Dhonau, Chair of the Flood Protection Group at the PCA highlights the professional standards required to mitigate the impact of flooding
The Property Care Association highlight flooding resilience
This year’s Property Care Association trade show aims to highlight the flooding resilience of houses to protect against water damage.
Building regulations must be tougher to protect communities from flooding
The government must reform building regulations for new homes if it is to protect communities from future flood risks
When will Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act...
Alex Parkes and Dave Baturst at Rodgers Leask explain how the delay of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act can affect developers.
The future of our urban centres relies on innovative grey infrastructure
Wavin’s Martin Lambley, global product manager for urban climate resilience, discusses the need for effective, long-term water management and the strong consensus that grey infrastructure still has a huge role to play in a green step towards real-world urban climate resilience.
[VIDEO] GBC network calls for boldness at COP29
The GBC network is calling for government and industry to take a bolder stance on buildings at COP29. Read their message here.
Met Office launches local authority climate service to aid planning
The Met Office has launched a new climate data service to help local authorities with construction planning.
Report urges prioritising nature recovery in construction
The Wildlife Trusts has published a report today urging Government and developers to prioritise nature recovery in construction.
How retrofitting can help solve the UK’s housing crisis
The team at Buro Happold examine what is needed to answer the UK's housing crisis- and how retrofitting can help make use of over one million empty homes.
Making more space for nature – will British citizens accept a...
Stephenson Halliday landscape manager David Walker believes education and engagement on natural landscape processes is the key to challenging the shifting baseline on planning and public acceptance of 'messier landscapes'.
King’s Speech wins cautiously positive review from construction industry
With King Charles opening the first Labour government in 14 years, the construction industry offers their thoughts.
What does the Labour manifesto promise for UK construction?
Curious about what Labour's 400+ seat victory means for UK construction? PBC Today recaps the key points from the Labour manifesto.