Introduction As experienced engineers, we understand the critical role that accurate survey information plays in the success of any drainage design project. Incomplete or incorrect data can lead to costly delays and complications, impacting both budgets and timelines. This understanding prompted us to begin conducting BRE365 [...]

SuDS Report: Why You Need One for Your Development Project One of the most common questions we receive is: "I’m replacing an existing building with a similar-sized one—why do I still need a SuDS report?" If you're applying for planning permission, you’ve likely encountered several required surveys [...]

Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of SuDS Reports Importance of SuDS in Urban Development Why Attenuation Tanks Are Suggested Understanding Permeable Paving How Permeable Paving Works Handling Extreme Storm Events with SuDS Combining Solutions for Optimal Results Introduction We quite often get asked the above [...]

Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of SuDS Reports Importance of SuDS in Urban Development Why Attenuation Tanks Are Suggested Understanding Rainwater Harvesting Understanding Permeable Paving Handling Extreme Storm Events with SuDS Combining Solutions for Optimal Results Introduction Why do I need to carry out a [...]

When you're starting a new construction project, there's a lot to deal with — paperwork to process, reports to prepare and authorities to liaise with. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are just one of those important factors to consider, and for many developments a SuDS report [...]

If you’re about to break ground on an upcoming construction project, it’s likely that you need to complete a range of surveys and paperwork in order to get started.Forming the ‘foundations’ of any construction work, a site survey is one piece of the puzzle.In this [...]

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) manage surface water run-off as close to its source as possible. This reduces the risk of surface water flooding, as well as fluvial and tidal flooding, by lowering the peak flows that enter rivers, the sea and the sewers. Whether you [...]

All too often, information on whether your site sits within a flood zone can be muddy and unclear, leaving you with more questions than you started with. Yet this information is crucial — it ensures the correct procedures are in place during your planning application [...]

Put simply, surface water flooding happens when more rain falls than the existing drainage systems — or the ground itself — can absorb. The water then lies on the surface and begins to flow, causing localised floods that can affect your development. Surface water flooding [...]

When rivers and streams ‘break their banks’, the water will flow out onto adjacent low-lying areas (known as floodplains), and there are a number of reasons as to why (and how) this happens.For example, if the runoff from heavy rain exceeds the natural capacity of [...]