Urban creep, also known as urban sprawl, is the gradual expansion of urban areas into previously rural or natural areas. This can have a significant impact on drainage design and soakaway design calculations, as it can increase the amount of impervious surface (such as paved roads and buildings) and reduce the amount of permeable surface...
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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and its impact on drainage design, and also highway design, is becoming increasingly apparent. With rising temperatures and more intense rainfall events, traditional drainage systems are becoming less effective in managing water flow and preventing flooding. One of the main impacts of climate...
Soakaways are a common method used in the UK for disposing of surface water from roofs, driveways, and other hard surfaces. BRE Digest 365 is a collection of technical reports and guidance documents produced by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) that provides information on the design and construction of soakaways. The BRE Digest 365 report...
Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) are a crucial step in the development process, as they help identify potential flood risks and inform the design of flood protection measures. They are used to assess the likelihood of flooding from various sources, such as rivers, the sea, and surface water, and to determine the potential consequences of a...
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a way of managing rainwater in urban areas in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. They aim to mimic natural drainage systems and reduce the risk of flooding while also improving water quality. One of the main features of SuDS is the use of permeable surfaces, such as permeable...