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How to Specify Drainage for a Food and Drink Factory.

Proper drainage is a critical component in food and beverage manufacturing facilities. Poor drainage can lead to flooding, hygiene risks, and operational hazards and inefficiencies. To ensure safety and compliance, drainage systems should be ...

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The Crucial Role of Blue Roofs in Mitigating UK Water Shortages.

As the UK faces increasing water scarcity, innovative water management solutions are essential. Blue roofs, which temporarily store and gradually release rainwater, offer a sustainable method to manage stormwater, reduce sewer system stress, and ...

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Five Tips for Effective Blue Roof Design.

Stormwater management and flooding pose significant risks in urban settings. Blue roofs have evolved as an innovative technique for storing rainwater, decreasing flood hazards and supporting sustainable development. However, misconceptions about ...

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(Retro)fit for Purpose: Queen’s Gate Place Mews Blue Roof.

Using its unique RoofBloxx blue roof attenuation system, ACO Building Drainage retrofitted a blue roof on an extended building in the middle of London where it was initially thought impossible.

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What Roofers Need to Know About the New SuDS Rules.

With the implementation of Schedule 3 from the Flood and Water Management Act anticipated this year, roofing contractors will increasingly be required to install sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Here, Kevin Bohea, Managing Director at ACO ...

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Securing Safety: ACO’s Bespoke Escape Hatch is a Runway Success.

When an outdoor emergency escape hatch needed replacing at Heathrow airport, it was vital the solution could be installed quickly to minimise disruptions to air traffic as much as possible. With no escaping the difficulties inherent to projects ...

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