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Extreme storms: International examples of building resilience
After a year of wild weather around the world and with Britain facing the threat of more extreme storms, Anthony Guay of Ramboll UK looks at what we can learn from international approaches to flood protection
In deep water: Is the UK’s flood defence budget being well...
Matthew Elliott, director of engineering at WYG, warns that flood defence spending may not deliver the kind of protection we expect – but only another catastrophe will highlight the shortcoming
Speaking in tongues – Deciphering the language of flood resilience for...
Aquobex discuss the terminology and technical jargon of flood resilience to make things clear
Most industries and professions are guilty talking jargon; it makes communication...
Testing of flood resilient solutions
Aquobex discuss their testing of flood resilient solutions, developing testing protocols in order to asses varying approaches to flooding
The flood protection industry is growing...
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS): A reminder of why they are important
Mitigating flood risk is becoming ever-more important in the UK, but so is water conservation. Will Rogers of AECOM and the Environmental Industries Commission says Sustainable Drainage Systems can contribute to both these aims
Digital supply chains in the AECO sector
Worldwide digital supply chains are creating a greater focus on customer satisfaction. Lars Fredenlund, Chief Executive of coBuilder, examines where the construction industry stands
Concrete and masonry – Building resilience in the urban environment
Guy Thompson of the Concrete Centre looks at the need to build resilience into the urban landscape and key infrastructure using concrete and masonry
Flood defence – Protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure
Frank Kelly, Chief Executive of UK Flood Barriers, takes a look at the company’s development and industry-leading flood defence solutions
Tackling the need for better flood resilience solutions for properties
Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Property Care Association, talks to PBC Today about the growing importance of improving flood resilience in properties
Implementing SuDS – where are we now?
With further guidance from the government on implementing SuDS unlikely, Phil Gelder of RAA Ltd assesses the state of play for stakeholders
Environment Agency calls on Mick George Ltd for Solutions for flood...
Mick George Ltd discuss their recent Earthworks contract in relation to their flood defence scheme, raising the flood banks at Ouse Washes reservoir.
Having been...
On the road to BIM Level 3 we must not overlook...
In the drive to adopt BIM Level 2, John Eynon, Owner/Director of Open Water Consulting, argues that we should all be helping each other
I...
Masonry solutions are key when it comes to building more homes
Guy Thompson of The Concrete Centre outlines the response by the Modern Masonry Alliance to the Housing White Paper, "Fixing our broken housing market”
Invasive Weed Control Group shares decades of experience with new video
A new video has been created by the Invasive Weed Control Group to provide insight into the major issues surrounding plants such as Japanese knotweed
Sustainable drainage policies must target flood risks
The government must implement sustainable drainage policies more comprehensively says the Environment Food, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ensuring drainage systems are sustainable must be a focus for planning...
Stuart Pearce, Managing Director, GeoSmart Information explains the importance of planning developments with sustainable drainage systems in mind
Sustainable drainage systems: are we missing out on the benefits?
Laura Grant, Policy Adviser at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management outlines why sustainable drainage systems are a vital component of any...
Why building control officers are vital for enforcing building regulations –...
Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.
Greater effort must be put into delivering SuDS and green infrastructure
More needs to be done to ensure SuDS and green infrastructure are taken into account on all developments
Construction Products Association gains new member AWMS
Alumasc Water Management Solutions has joined the Construction Products Association as an affiliated member
Autumn Statement reveals housing delivery investment
Housing, infrastructure and transport gain significant investment following the government’s Autumn Statement
New report challenges the government’s SuDS policy
A new report that attempts to provide a roadmap for flood prevention is described as a ‘direct challenge’ to the government’s existing policy on SuDS.
Planning granted on thousands of homes despite flood risks
New figures have revealed more than 1,200 homes have been granted planning permission over the past five years despite flood risks…
Flood resilience training course launched
A new training course has been launched to help understand the process of assessing flood risk and the delivery of resilience measures in the built environment.
Environmental permits and works to main rivers or sea defences
Where works to main rivers or sea defences are to be carried out, environmental permits will be required. Here, CIP Ltd explain what is...
Balfour Beatty warns major infrastructure projects under threat
Construction firm Balfour Beatty has warned major infrastructure projects could face significant challenges in the wake of the vote to leave the EU
A new...