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...
Making its mark – New range from Alumasc
Alumasc has described its enhanced range of Harmer SML lightweight cast iron soil and waste systems as “a superb package of design and installation...
Scottish Water Horizons launches asset vesting service for developers
SCOTTISH Water Horizons has confirmed the introduction of a new service designed to support developers with remediating unvested water and wastewater assets across Scotland.
The...
Scottish Water workers lauded for response to major Milngavie incident
SCOTTISH Water’s customer service general manager has heaped praise on his colleagues for their response to the recent burst of a Victorian water main...
Maintaining drainage to prevent flooding
As Scotland experiences increasingly volatile weather conditions, it is more important than ever precautions are in place to prevent them causing havoc to infrastructure....
Sustainable drainage units tipped to ease flooding fears at Edinburgh park
A carbon-negative solution has been specified in an attempt to bring an end to drainage problems at a popular Edinburgh park.
Inverleith Park has been...
Scottish Water upgrades waste water treatment system in Midlothian village
SCOTTISH Water has broken ground on a multi-million pound project to upgrade the waste water treatment system in the Midlothian village of Edgehead.
The project,...
How to avoid a war over water
By Matthew Rolph, MD at Graf UK, a rainwater harvesting champion and sustainable manufacturer of wastewater and storm water management systems
EVERY cloud has a...
Drainage specialist sets gold standard in health and safety
DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group is celebrating after receiving a Gold Achievement Award in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022.
The awards are...
Hauraton delivers innovative solutions for Edinburgh Futures Institute and beyond
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SCOTLAND'S vibrant landscape is undergoing remarkable transformations, and Hauraton is at the forefront, providing innovative rainwater management systems to support these developments.
From the cultural...
Specialist makes a pig of it – Blockage problem resolved
ENGINEERS used a device more often employed for drainage pipes when builders feared a blocked gas main could delay completion of a new school.
A...
Housing association to launch pilot project to improve sustainability
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has revealed plans to embark on a pilot project to create rainwater gardens as part of its commitment to improving...
ADS commits to SuDS community
ADVANCED Drainage Systems (ADS) has become an official supporter of susdrain, the community for sustainable drainage created by CIRIA, the construction industry research and...
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...
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...
