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Spring 2015 heralds major changes in the UK for the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Recognising this, CIRIA’s Susdrain project has launched a new infographic on SuDS that provides a simple overview of the drivers and benefits. The ‘Going with the flow’ infographic details some of the key objectives and outcomes from a sustainable drainage approach. This includes improvements to local flood risk management, water quality, landscape amenity, and biodiversity. 

The infographic is based on four case studies from both new build and retrofit examples, which demonstrate what can be achieved with early engagement and appropriate design. The case studies highlight how SuDS can manage local flood risk, enable savings in construction costs and deliver great places and spaces.

You can download the infographic here

CPSA is a Supporter of the Susdrain project, which provides a valuable range of resources for those involved in delivering SuDS. The website, www.susdrain.org, together with face-to-face seminars provides a community for sharing information, guidance and experience supporting SuDS delivery.

Storm Water Attenuation Tank Factsheet

A new attenuation tank Fact Sheet has been published identifying the benefits of below ground storage of surface water within sustainable drainage systems and important factors to consider when selecting a proprietary underground tank system. 

The attenuation tank Fact sheet highlights the challenges of design and installation complexity, accessibility for inspection and maintenance, capital & whole life cost, longevity and sustainability. It also explains the importance of good structural design. 

To download a copy of the new attenuation tank Fact Sheet click here.

SuDS solution combining Concrete Proprietary Drainage Products with Soft Landscaped Drainage Features.

Susdrain.org has published an excellent case study demonstrating the intelligent combination of vegetated components with proprietary precast concrete SuDS systems to achieve a technically valid sustainable drainage system and commercially viable housing development for Jelson Homes at London Road, Markfield, Leicestershire LE67 9UR.

CPSA will attend six Construction CPD RoadSeminar events throughout 2015 presenting the well-received seminar "Surface Water Management using proprietary precast concrete SuDS systems". The free CPSA seminar provides background to SuDS legislation and outlines appropriate solutions using a range of alternative SuDS components and systems.

RoadSeminars attended by CPSA: Manchester 15th April; Leeds 16th April; Edinburgh 14th May; London 2nd July; Nottingham 7th October; London 12th November. Please refer to Construction CPD certification services web site for details of the full RoadSeminar programme.

CPSA is delighted to be supporting the annual Water Industry Achievement Awards for the fourth successive year. In 2015 we will be sponsoring the Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Initiative of the Year category.

The event is organised by WET News and WWT to celebrate and reward outstanding innovation in the UK water industry and takes place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 21 April 2015.

What does it mean to win a Water Industry Achievement Award?

In the words of the organisers, The Water Industry Achievement Awards are the industry's leading awards ceremony. They offer industry-wide recognition and acclaim to the innovative and cutting-edge achievements of companies - no matter how big or small.

Hear what some of our 2014 winners said: 

Entering the awards is a great opportunity to recognise the achievements of the team. External recognition gives a good benchmark of performance and it feels fantastic to win.
Sally Ainsworth, Head of Customer Experience, United Utilities

It was a great honour to win the WIAA 2014 award for Sustainable Drainage & Flood Management Initiative of the Year. It is the most prestigious event in the water industry calendar and it was a great achievement by the whole team in what was such a challenging project and a tough category.
Simon Broom, Senior Engineering Manager, Morgan Sindall