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on incremental improvements rather than transformative solutions. By contrast, when the government and regulators set clear, long-term direction, it gives industry the confidence to invest in new materials, digital design and lower-carbon manufacturing.
6. From precast concrete attenuation systems to sustainable urban drainage systems( SuDS), where do you see the most exciting opportunities for innovation and what’ s holding back faster adoption? The most exciting opportunities lie in making drainage systems smarter and more sustainable. Hybrid systems combining traditional techniques with nature-based solutions are a great way to improve climate resilience and local environments. If we can align regulation, planning frameworks, and investment incentives, the innovation within the sector will follow quickly.
With precast attenuation, innovation is coming through design life, modularity and lower-carbon manufacturing methods. With SuDS, the opportunity is to integrate water management into the very fabric of urban design— creating places that are not only more resilient but also healthier and more attractive to live in. By integrating proven solutions like Marshalls’ permeable paving, precast concrete systems, and rain garden systems such as Edenkerb, not only can housebuilders manage water run-off, but they can also enhance biodiversity and deliver visible benefits to residents.
A truly futureproof UK water management system would be integrated, sustainable, and resilient by design
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