Building in the wake of the floods
Building in the wake of the floods
- 2000
- HouseBuilder 59(11) December 2000, 16-17(2) .
Comments on the frustration felt by housebuilders at being portrayed as negligent in their attitude towards development following the recent flooding, highlighting the efforts being made by the industry to alleviate flood risk. These include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), recycling filtered rainwater through domestic systems and a commitment to collaboration with government agencies and local authorities. Also considers the possible impact of the new PPG25 on future housing developments.
FLOOD DEFENCES
FLOODING
HOUSE BUILDING INDUSTRY
PPG25
RAINWATER
RECYCLING
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Comments on the frustration felt by housebuilders at being portrayed as negligent in their attitude towards development following the recent flooding, highlighting the efforts being made by the industry to alleviate flood risk. These include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), recycling filtered rainwater through domestic systems and a commitment to collaboration with government agencies and local authorities. Also considers the possible impact of the new PPG25 on future housing developments.
FLOOD DEFENCES
FLOODING
HOUSE BUILDING INDUSTRY
PPG25
RAINWATER
RECYCLING
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS