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See water differently: incorporating SuDs to create future-proofed cities
At our ‘See Water Differently’ event, we brought together a panel of leading industry experts to discuss fresh perspectives on water’s pivotal role in urban climate resilience..
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18 April 2023
A watershed moment: England’s adoption of Schedule 3
Despite mounting public concern, new developments in England still have an automatic legal right to connect surface water drainage to nearby sewage infrastructure – increasing the burden on aging infrastructure. But recent developments mean that’s likely to change, with England set to adopt Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and make sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) a mandatory requirement for nearly all developments. So, what will this change mean for developers in England?![Planning for trees: the social, economic and environmental benefits](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/Radiant%20mother%20with%20her%20daughter%20looking%20at%20their%20album%20photo-1.jpeg)
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12 April 2023
Planning for trees: the social, economic and environmental benefits
Trees are an important consideration for planners and woodland preservation, management and creation is a key part of planning for new developments. In this article we outline some planning considerations and benefits of trees in built areas and discuss how they can add value to new developments.![Why blue-green infrastructure is vital for urban climate resilience](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/iStock-1324673251.jpg)
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7 March 2023
Why blue-green infrastructure is vital for urban climate resilience
Urban climate resilience is imperative. With more people living in urban areas, there is a reduction in urban living space for residents. Alongside this, climate change is having an increasing impact and therefore needs a much greater focus in urban planning.![Water Futures Challenge: Can my pipe handle it?](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/UK/Blog/Can%20my%20pipe%20handle%20it/5DIV7950%20crop.jpg)
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23 January 2023
Water Futures Challenge: Can my pipe handle it?
The next generation of civil engineers were asked to propose radical solutions to the water challenges facing the UK.![Wavin awarded silver 2022 Ecovadis Medal 2022](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/header_sustainability-1.jpg)
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16 January 2023
Wavin awarded silver 2022 Ecovadis Medal 2022
Wavin is proud to announce it has been awarded with a silver medal from Ecovadis in 2022.![The value of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to new home buyers](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/UK/Blog/The%20value%20of%20SuDs%20to%20new%20home%20buyers/SuDS%20research%20report%20crop.png)
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13 January 2023
The value of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to new home buyers
Our new research report reveals how house builders and developers can use SuDS in their marketing to support premium house prices.![The compelling case for retaining trees in new developments](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/iStock-1039244742.jpg)
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13 January 2023
The compelling case for retaining trees in new developments
There are distinct signs that the UK public’s love affair with mature trees is increasing.![Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) - what's next?](https://blog.wavin.com/hubfs/iStock-1346785827.jpg)
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Below ground specifier Construction professional Stormwater
4 January 2023
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) - what's next?
Today, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are moving into a new, exciting phase of development.Solutions
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