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7. How does Marshalls Water Management strike the right balance between tried-and-tested engineering approaches and newer, more sustainable solutions? At Marshalls Water Management, we see it less as a choice between traditional and sustainable solutions, and more about bringing the best of both together. Tried-and-tested engineering approaches, like precast concrete attenuation systems with a 100 year + design life, provide the reliability and performance that communities and developers can trust. At the same time, newer sustainable solutions such as SuDS allow us to respond to climate change, biodiversity goals, and community wellbeing in ways that traditional infrastructure can’ t always achieve alone.
Our role is to blend those strengths: delivering robust engineering with lowercarbon materials, or integrating SuDS features alongside hard infrastructure so that resilience and sustainability work hand-in-hand. That balance is what makes solutions future-proof, protecting people today while adapting for the challenges of tomorrow.
8. Many in the sector have welcomed more joined-up regulation. Why is this alignment so important and what risks do you see during the transition? Joined-up regulation is essential because flooding, drainage and pollution are interconnected issues. When regulation is fragmented, we see gaps, duplication, and inconsistent standards that make it harder to deliver effective solutions. Alignment will result in a clearer framework and ultimately better outcomes for communities and the environment.
The transition needs careful handling. Any period of regulatory change carries the risk of delay or uneven interpretation across regions. If not managed well, this can slow down investment and innovation at exactly the time we need to accelerate both. The key will be
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