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...
SDS officially recognised amongst the SME elite
SDS Limited has been selected by the London Stock Exchange as one of this year’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’.
SDS has been identified, from...
Scotland the ‘natural partner’ for wastewater solutions firm
AN Israeli company that is having its wastewater data technology utilised across America has hailed Scotland as one of its ‘core markets’ and praised...
Drainage specialist launches new highways survey service
LANES Group is offering a new national highways drainage surveying service backed by a data processing centre and asset laser scanning technology.
One of the...
Water recycling technology tipped to deliver savings
A next-generation water recycling system, unveiled by water infrastructure systems specialist SDS, is promising to boost efforts to save water by offering improved investment...
Naylor Drainage makes significant investment in Scotland
NAYLOR Drainage has announced it will be investing a further £2 million in its Scottish manufacturing business over the next three years in a...
Drainage system offers noise and fire benefits
POLYPIPE Building Services has launched Terrain Q, a polypropylene push fit system with multi-layer technology designed for a variety of commercial and high-rise residential...
Perth ‘super sewer’ project uses innovative concrete pipe alternative
THE installation of a 'super sewer' in Perth is making progress, with the project using a steel-reinforced composite pipe to cut carbon emissions.
Scottish Water,...
D&I Bain Ltd appointed to repair Highland road
D&I Bain Ltd has been appointed to carry out repair works along the U1992 Evanton to Swordale road in the Highlands.
The Muir of Ord...
Drainage team says temporary hospital role was a ‘privilege’
LANES Group has revealed details of the role its drainage engineers played in the creation of the temporary NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital at Glasgow’s...
Drainage can give 3G pitches a sporting chance
THE rise in 3G all-weather astroturf sports pitches across the country has led a provider of construction and building materials to warn contractors of...
Adopting a new approach
BRETT Martin Plumbing and Drainage has launched a new range of adoptable access and inspection chamber assemblies, which the firm said are designed to...
Drainage is up from the ashes – New Tesco uses Ensign system
A cast iron foundry previously owned by iron technology business Saint-Gobain PAM UK has risen from the ashes to become a Tesco supermarket. And...
Multi-million pound Cumbernauld upgrade isn’t money down the drain
A near £12-million upgrade of Cumbernauld’s Dunnswood Waste Water Treatment Works has been completed by Scottish Water.
The project involved a number of sustainable urban...
Low carbon solution boosts Perth ‘super sewer’ works
A new 'super sewer' project solution in Perth has been tipped to save 234 tonnes of carbon.
Aquaspira has provided 520 metres of reinforced...
Are modern methods the answer to skills shortage?
With construction projects across the UK given strict deadlines to adhere to, every available avenue for time saving needs to be explored. Many contractors...
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...
“Simple idea” aids drain upkeep at Scottish schools
COLOUR-coded manholes have “transformed” the way drains are managed in 23 Scottish schools, according to drainage and asset maintenance specialist Lanes Group.
The firm’s engineers...
Engineering a solution to stormwater management
With last winter’s floods having caused significant problems across the UK, and Storm Desmond having seen record-breaking levels of rainfall, stormwater management and flood...
Concrete industry has piped up with a possible solution
The CPSA has commissioned three reports that cover the carbon footprint of concrete and provide the basis of any comparison with plastic; they can...
