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Structural warranty: Reducing the risks of water ingress
This ebook from Premier Guarantee looks at how to reduce the risk of water ingress through proper design and workmanship, as well as the correct installation of building elements.
Avoid flooded futures through digital shifts
One in six UK properties are now at risk of flooding over the next 15 years. Murray Ross, head of Project Management Profession at global engineering consultancy Tetra Tech, explores how major flood defence projects must shift from passive adoption of data analytics to an active pursuit, and how investing more in people holds the key to its success.
£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.
Rising risk of mould growth and how to prevent it this...
Mould can impact businesses through a number of obstacles, including health, financial costs, and time out of operating. Stuart Kerr, Managing Director, Restorations UK, details how to prevent, spot and remove mould.
Partnership to develop sustainable flood barrier solution
Aquobex has partnered with HydroGuard to develop the first lightweight, compact, and simple-to-use sustainable flood barrier solution.
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.
1,000 flood schemes to benefit from £860m this year
More than 1,000 flood schemes are set to benefit from over £860m this year, as part of the flood and coastal erosion investment plan.
FloodRecover: Flood resilience solutions for all property owners
Aquobex discusses the launch of the FloodRecover brand and portfolio, a holistic flood resilience solution to enable cost-effective and insurable flood resilient repairs to properties of all types.
£25m flood defence scheme planned for Cardiff
Plans for the £25m coastal protection scheme, on the banks of the River Rhymney, have been released by Cardiff Council.
Funding approved for £501m River Thames flood scheme
The outline business case has been approved for the £501m River Thames scheme which will deliver flood protection to thousands of homes across Surrey.
Guidance to help built assets adapt to climate risk and enhance...
The UKGBC has today (29 April) published its 'Principles for delivering urban Nature-based Solutions' (NBS) to help developers and owners increase the incorporation of NBS in construction.
Park homes specialist sees flood of demand for Actis-insulated floor
Hundreds of park homeowners are poised to enjoy a warmer living environment thanks to the installation of an Actis Hybrid insulated floor funded by the Green Homes Grant scheme.
World-class flood resilience: StormMeister® Low Threshold Flood Door
The StormMeister Low Threshold Outward Opening Flood Door was developed to solve a particular problem in the Merchant Quarter of Aberdeen, which floods regularly. Hence, there was a need to protect a number of commercial properties…
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.
£34m flood defence scheme underway at Port of Tilbury
Construction work has started to improve the Port of Tilbury’s flood defences with the installation of new dual-function flood lock gates.
How to guard properties from flood damage
With more than 5m properties in England at risk of flooding, Catherine Hill of Peter Cox examines the options for protecting properties from rising waters and how to recover if the worst happens.
Firm foundations for Flood Performance Certificates
The Flood Performance Certificates scheme urgently needs a firm foundation based on empirical evidence and detailed expert knowledge if it is to succeed, argues Aquobex.
Climate change and coastal flood: Yes, they are related
The possibility of extreme coastal flood events could increase from the current rate of once every 100 years to every year by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Who is responsible? An insight into property flood resilience
At least one in six properties is at risk of flooding in England according to the Environment Agency.
Environmental risks in construction projects
From location to geospatial systems, Piers Edgell, account director at Landmark Information explores the considerations of environmental risks in construction projects.
Morrison wins £12m contract for Arbroath Flood Scheme
Morrison Construction has been awarded the contract for the Arbroath Flood Protection Scheme by Angus Council.
McLaughlin & Harvey wins £18m Ayrshire flood protection scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey has secured the construction contract for a flood protection scheme at the Upper Garnock Valley.
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 repairs flood defences damaged in February
The Environment Agency has continued to repair flood defences damaged in the February floods throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, prioritising those communities most at risk of flooding.
National flood map offers predictive flood scenarios across the UK
In partnership with Ambiental Risk Analytics and Wales & West Utilities, Landmark Information Group have launched Great Britain’s first national flood map.
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.