10 September 2014

SuDS specification combining permeable paving made easy with PermCal

An effective method of sustainable drainage was required by consulting engineers JMLA for Carrington Place in Halisham to match greenfield run-off rates as the area offered limited soakage. PermCal software provides users with a step-by-step process based on the current British Standard guidance for designing permeable pavements, comprising a feature enabling the input and recording[…]

  • 10 September 2014

05 September 2014

Commercial project growth highlights demand for attractive landscaping

The need to create an attractive surrounding in addition to an eye catching building is becoming more widespread, with businesses realising that landscaping can have a major impact on how a potential buyer will view a property. Precast concrete paving combined with surface water management are factors now being considered by architects during the initial[…]

  • 05 September 2014

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28 November 2013

Getting on with SuDS

It is generally accepted that a sustainable approach to surface water drainage using SuDS must play a key role in responding to climate change and increasing urbanisation. The Government has acted with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 which will effectively make SuDS mandatory, when eventually implemented, and will apply to any construction work[…]

  • 28 November 2013