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legacy drainage assets

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.
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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.
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£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

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.
Cheshire flooding,

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.
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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.
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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.
Polypipe,

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.
Living With Flooding, action plan

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.
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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.
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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?

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
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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

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
In a 136-page manifesto titled 'Change', Labour stuck to already announced campaign trail promises- but there was still much for the UK construction industry to digest

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.

Sheffield’s SuDS project reduces flood risk at Manor Fields Park

The SuDS project, designed to ease pressure on Sheffield’s watercourse and sewer network, will reduce the flow of water in Manor Fields Park’s Kirkbridge Dyke when there is increased water flow.
Trials led by Kier and TerrAffix have found that a plant-based biochar can successfully remove microplastics in road runoff, which could dramatically change the environmental impact of infrastructure development

Biochar removes microplastics in road runoff in Kier and TerrAffix trial

Trials led by Kier and TerrAffix have found that a plant-based biochar can successfully remove microplastics in road runoff, which could dramatically change the environmental impact of infrastructure development.
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Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK

A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.
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UKGBC urges £64bn retrofit programme to revitalise Britain’s homes and economy

The UKGBC has called for the next UK government to upgrade Britain's homes, offices, and public spaces through a £64bn programme of national government investment.
This Land's David Meek explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners can optimise designs accordingly

Water infrastructure lessons from one of the UK’s driest counties

David Meek, CEO of This Land, explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners and developers can optimise their designs accordingly.
DEFRA has appointed RSK Biocensus as a 'responsible body' to work with landowners and developers on conservation covenants

DEFRA appoints RSK Biocensus to work with landowners on conservation covenants

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed RSK Biocensus as a 'responsible body' to work with landowners and developers on conservation covenants.
Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance

The big value of infrastructure digital twins is finally here

Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance, says Mike Campbell, chief product officer at Bentley.
As the UK braces for the chancellor's Spring Budget 2024, the construction industry shares their hopes and fears

Construction industry prepares for Spring Budget 2024

As the UK braces for the chancellor's Spring Budget 2024, the construction industry shares their hopes and fears.
Flooded Timber Storage in Laze village near Logatec, during a great flood as a result of icy embrace during frost in winter 2014, Slovenia, Europe. This is part of the Karsts region with Planinsko highland which is occasionally Lake too. On some placesit is more than 8 m of water.

Tysers Insurance Brokers negotiates better settlement for underinsured policyholder

Tysers Insurance Brokers warns of the dangers of underinsurance in the construction industry, as many businesses risk having to make up the shortfall if their policy does not provide sufficient cover.