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With construction workflows looking further ahead than ever , the impact on schedules for deliveries and the work of other contractors goes beyond a couple of wasted days .
Efficient installation is therefore crucial , which has resulted in the increasing popularity of push-fit technology and modular design . Attenuation tanks made from smaller modules provide flexibility to adapt to whatever conditions they find on site and ensure that these reliable solutions are still an option , no matter the size or shape of the space available . Tanks such as the AquaCell NG utilise this to allow the system to be assembled without the need for clips and pegs , making it three times faster to install than the previous generation .
Building for a better future
With Schedule 3 set to be introduced next year , the onus on delivering fit-forpurpose water management systems is set to continue . It is a clause within the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 that requires all developments over 100 square metres to include sustainable drainage systems for planning approval to be granted , reinforcing the importance of SuDS across all new projects .
Sustainable drainage will never be a one-size-fits-all solution , which is why manufacturers are working closely with developers to make sure they are aware of their regulatory obligations in-line with Schedule 3 . In turn , it will ultimately ensure surface water management systems are effective long into the future – in urban areas and beyond . ■
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Martin Lambley www . wavin . com
Martin Lambley is Product Manager for Urban Climate Resilience at Wavin . Wavin is an innovative solution provider for the building and infrastructure industry across multiple continents . Backed by 60-plus years of expertise , it is geared to tackle some of the world ’ s biggest challenges around water supply , sanitation , climateresilient cities and building performance .
With a focus on creating positive change in the world , its passion is building liveable and loveable places , engaging and collaborating with city leaders , engineers , planners and installers to help make cities future-proof and buildings comfortable and energy-efficient .
Wavin is part of Orbia , a community of companies bound together by a shared purpose : to advance life around the world . Wavin has more than 12,000 employees in over 40 countries around the world .
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