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Choosing a channel – a closer look at drainage selection

Drainage and water management systems form a vital part of all construction projects. With so many options available, selecting the best drainage system can...

New ways of thinking make the future bright for SuDS

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are widely acknowledged to be the most environmentally-acceptable way to manage flood risk and prevent water pollution.  Yet, despite their...

Challenging task has silver lining

DRAINAGE engineers from Lanes Group completed the lining of a drainage pipe nearly one kilometre long on behalf of a contractor working for Scottish...

Drainage specialist marks 30 years in business

DRAINAGE and wastewater business Lanes Group has launched a programme of activities throughout this year to mark its 30th anniversary. The company started life as...

Approval given for next steps in Scotland’s largest flood protection scheme

PROPOSALS for the Grangemouth flood protection scheme, which would be the largest of its kind in Scotland, are to move to the statutory notification...

Scottish Water announces £5m project to reduce sewer flooding in Annan

SCOTTISH Water has announced a £5 million project to improve Annan's wastewater network and help reduce sewer flooding at times of heavy rainfall. The statutory...

Leisure time for major wastewater system

AN 80-acre luxury holiday park on the banks of the River Tay has broken ground, thanks to a 300-person wastewater treatment system from Graf...
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FP McCann invests £90m to enhance manufacturing capabilities and new products

PRECAST concrete specialist FP McCann has announced extensions to several of its factories and the introduction of new product lines. The £90 million investment programme...
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Kiljstra CSOs speed up Glasgow environmental programme

FLOODING is big news right now – and not just in the soggy Somerset Levels. Appalling weather, along with an ageing water and waste water...

Work on Glasgow burn to allow major east end builds to proceed

FUNDING of £2.25 million has been available to support a flood development scheme which will allow for major construction projects in Glasgow's east end...

English SuDS planners can learn from Scotland

With the implementation of Schedule 3 in England due to happen early 2024, the importance of SuDS as part of a sustainable way to...
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ACO marks World Water Day with call to improve understanding of sustainable drainage

AHEAD of World Water Day (22 March), construction professionals are being urged to review their understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) amid a global...

Wastewater solution helps holiday park to expand

AN ‘intelligent’ design of wastewater treatment plant has helped a Scottish holiday park meet increasing demand for its facilities. The Sands of Luce Holiday Park...

Sustainable drainage strategy brings environmental gains at Dalkeith housing project

A sustainable drainage strategy, designed to reduce 315 cubic metres of excavation and save around 20 days of construction time, has been utilised at...

Growing flood risk requires fresh approach to delivery and funding

Stephen Taylor, associate director at Turner & Townsend,  explores how Scotland can deliver a fresh approach to delivering flood protection schemes THE impact of climate...

Managing excess water during road construction

Drake Meikle, regional technical sales engineer at Siltbuster, the water treatment specialist, explores road construction, the excess water it generates, and how the environmental...

Open for business: pumping station install enables park development

DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group has revealed how it overcame difficult ground conditions to build a pumping station for a major new business...
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Naylor adds to ducting range

NAYLOR has extended its ducting range portfolio with the launch of a new uPVC Class 1 and Class 2 ducting system designed for the...

Rapid reaction: personal touch helps firm stand out

After only a decade in the industry, Glasgow-based DAMM Environmental are already challenging expectations in the drainage sector. Project Scotland recently visited the company’s...
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New solution works a treat at Threave Garden

A new sewage treatment system from Graf UK is said to be helping the National Trust for Scotland protect the water environment and minimise...