CPD: Practical and sustainable surface water management

ACO Technologies plc

This presentation focuses on the future of surface water management, where climate change, urbanisation, population growth and water scarcity are the key drivers for change and underline the importance of SuDS.

We look at the desirable attributes of SuDS in the form of infiltration, evaporation and evapotranspiration and, why maintenance is a crucial factor to consider when implementing a SuDS feature.

For any design, there are three ideal solution attributes; economic construction, the concept of ‘resilience’ in design and sustainability. Delivering these attributes is a challenge that all designers face and will be vital to maintaining a competitive advantage as the industry evolves.

Learning outcomes include

• Learn the history, evolution and drivers of SuDS
• Understand the fundamental principles of a SuDS design
• Where to access legislation and guidance in the field of SuDS design
• Understand the balance between economics, resilience and sustainability