Type Civil Engineer blog Can retrofitting sustainable drainage systems solve urban flooding? The state of our old drains leaves cities vulnerable to surface water flooding. Could SuDS be the answer? Date 10 April 2024
Type Civil Engineer blog Is it time to deliver more with sustainable drainage? Paul Shaffer and Bridget Woods-Ballard share the latest thinking on the value of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in England, encouraging industry contributions to Defra research recommending updates to national SuDS standards. Date 16 November 2020
Type Civil Engineer blog How can engineers use nature to protect people from flooding? There are two types of sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS): landscaped and engineered. Wavin’s Martin Lambley explains the difference. Date 22 March 2024
Type Civil Engineer blog Is it time for civil engineers to rethink sustainable drainage? With a law change coming into place in England, civil engineers must help find the right balance. Date 13 February 2024
Type Policy Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS): latest guidance Step-by-step route maps for implementing effective surface water management measures in an urban environment. Date 14 February 2018
Type News Planning applications can be held up by SuDs design, report finds It's a bigger issue in England than in Wales, which recently made Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) manadatory in new developments. Date 16 July 2019
Type Civil Engineer blog Why leaky paving is set to do well in Wales New detailed rules for sustainable drainage systems in Wales favour surface solutions such as permeable paving. Nick Gorst of British Precast says new guidance from Interpave should help. Date 06 June 2019
Online Type Webinar Retrofitting SuDS in the urban environment Addressing many of the challenges engineers face when designing SuDS schemes, this webinar will showcase some great schemes which have been implemented in Wales, England, and Scotland. Join us to find out more.
Type News ICE reveals first-ever Resilience Champions Thirty-one individuals have been honoured with the title for their efforts to make infrastructure more resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Date 22 April 2024
Policy Watch Type Infrastructure blog IPW: fast-tracking New Zealand infrastructure projects, and managing UK surface flooding risk In this Infrastructure Policy Watch, New Zealand considers a fast-track planning system, while the UK responds to a flooding study. Date 28 March 2024
Type Policy More planning applications held up by sustainable drainage design in England than in Wales Date 16 July 2019
Type Webinar How permeable paving works as a SuDS solution This webinar will explore the innovative part that permeable paving can play in sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS).
