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NAYLOR EXPANDS STORM PORTFOLIO WITH LAUNCH OF NEW MODULAR ATTENUATION SYSTEM

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Naylor has launched an updated version of its AquaVoid modular attenuation crate – ‘AquaVoid Home’.   The updated AquaVoid Home system has been developed by Naylor and, to ensure consistent, high quality production standards, will be manufactured by Naylor at its Yorkshire site.

Effectively manage excessive rainfall and surface water flooding

Designed to manage excessive rainfall and prevent surface water flooding, AquaVoid Home stores excess surface water which can be gradually released back into the surrounding ground via a soakaway or into a drainage system.  Suitable for use in any non-traffic, landscaped areas particularly those which are prone to flooding, the new system is manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene and is available in a standard size of 1000mm x 500mm x 400mm.

Engineered for life and easy to install

Engineered for the UK market, AquaVoid Home also benefits from an easy-to-install, modular design which clips together making it easy to create tailored underground rainwater attenuation structures.

Part of a portfolio of storm water management solutions

Andy Buchan, Marketing Director of Naylor, comments: “The launch of AquaVoid Home enables our customers to purchase a wider range of high quality, stormwater management solutions from us as a trusted manufacturer and supplier to the UK construction sector.  Designed using robust Finite Element Analysis and subjected to comprehensive on-site prototyping, AquaVoid Home is a particularly important addition to our range of storm related products as high density rainfall events become more frequent and both the construction industry and property owners seek to address better solutions to flooding issues caused by climate change.”

AquaVoid Home is one of a range of storm water management solutions manufactured by Naylor for use in a range of commercial and domestic applications.

Other Naylor storm solutions include:

  • GroundGrid and GroundGrid Plus – a clip-together cellular paving system manufactured from 100% recycled plastic which provides a fast and efficient way of upgrading surfaces without the need to remove the existing turf, concrete or tarmac;
  • SmartSponge – which removes and holds polluting hydrocarbons and oil derivatives from surface water run-off from highways, runways, car parks and other paved areas;

AquaVoid Home and other Naylor storm solutions are available from merchants throughout the UK.  For more information call the Naylor team on 0330 056 3355 or email help@naylor.co.uk.

Why it’s time for a SuDs rethink to meet new Schedule 3 requirements

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In 2024, significant changes are occurring in the new build market in England. Legislation mandates the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) into most new developments, removing the automatic legal right to connect surface water drainage to nearby sewage infrastructure. Instead, England will adopt Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, making SuDS mandatory for developments over 100sq/m. While some developers anticipated this change, many haven’t fully considered its implications. SuDS require careful consideration and tailoring to each site, shaping the fundamental design of a development.

Leading developers are proactively strategizing how to implement mandatory SuDS effectively. Understanding SuDS involves minimizing the built environment’s impact on the natural water cycle. SuDS solutions aim to manage surface water runoff by mimicking natural drainage, utilizing approaches like infiltration, evaporation, and evapo-transpiration.

Developers historically favored engineered SuDS over landscaped ones due to ease of installation and cost efficiency. However, relying solely on engineered solutions might be shortsighted. Engineered SuDS efficiently manage water quantity but overlook other critical aspects, such as water quality, amenity creation, and biodiversity habitat. In contrast, landscaped SuDS go beyond managing runoff volumes, enhancing environments with green roofs, rain gardens, and constructed wetlands.

The four pillars of SuDS—managing water quantity, water quality, creating amenity, and biodiversity habitat—reflect significant public values, influencing property purchasing decisions. Buyers increasingly seek assurances regarding flood protection, water quality improvement, access to green spaces, and environmental sustainability.

Moving forward, developers must adopt a balanced SuDS approach, integrating both engineered and landscaped solutions. Collaboration among engineers, landscape architects, and planners is essential to maximize benefits for each site. Wavin provides reliable geocellular attenuation tanks, supporting this new SuDS approach. These tanks offer modular construction, space efficiency, and easy installation, reinforcing a site’s resilience against water runoff.

Now is the time for developers to plan their SuDS strategy, leveraging both engineered and landscaped solutions to exceed Schedule 3 obligations and create sustainable, resilient, and attractive developments.

Start planning your schedule 3 strategy today.

We have a wealth of experience integrating our market-leading geocellular attenuation tanks into a landscaped SuDS concept – reinforcing a site’s ability to cope with water runoff. You can find out more about our attenuation solutions here – Wavin UK | Stormwater Management Systems.

To read the full article visit – Why it’s time for a SuDS rethink to meet new Schedule 3 requirements (wavin.com)

WAVIN LAUNCHES STORMFORCE: A SINGLE SOLUTION TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

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Wavin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of plastic pipe systems, has launched StormForce – an innovative single-source solution to stormwater management.

Dramatic stormy dark cloudy sky over sea, natural photo background

Developed to streamline the stormwater management supply chain, StormForce will see Wavin handle the entire design, supply and installation of stormwater tanks and their associated infrastructure, from capture and attenuation to dispersal.

With StormForce, Wavin aims to simplify project management, increase efficiencies and minimise risk for developers, contractors and civil engineers when it comes to implementing quality sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) within essential infrastructure.

Wavin AquaCell Core 1As part of the end-to-end service, Wavin will first consult and advise on site, identifying and resolving site-specific issues and ensuring compliance with statutory and environmental regulations and best practice, before value-engineering the optimum design. The required products and components will then be manufactured by Wavin to the highest standards and then finally installed by fully trained and accredited StormForce partners. The installation will also be underpinned with a five-year warranty.

BBA-approved stormwater systems available as part of the StormForce service include Q-Bic Plus, the most accessible, inspectable and cleanable attenuation tank on the market, compliant with Ofwat’s new Design & Construction Guidance; AquaCell, the ultimate modular solution for a variety of applications, from landscaped to heavily trafficked areas; and a range of inspection chambers and accessories.

Wavin_Hatfield-7Martin Lambley, product manager for stormwater management at Wavin, said: “The industry has needed a solution like StormForce for a long time, and we’re delighted to now offer a turnkey solution for customers when it comes to stormwater management. With every detail managed by Wavin under a single contract, developers no longer need to coordinate multiple providers or worry about elements not being completed on time or to the right standard.

“By handing the responsibility over to Wavin, customers can have total confidence that the project is being taken care of by stormwater specialists, and that, from start to finish, all aspects will be taken care of efficiently, to the highest quality and in accordance with industry regulations and best practice.”

Stewart McKechnie, site agent at Nationwide Engineering, an initial StormForce client, said: “StormForce really does deliver. One-source supply and surface water management is totally sorted, so we can get on with the build. It’s fast, compliant, sustainable and top quality – what more could you want?”

To book a consultation or get a quick estimate with Wavin’s dedicated stormwater management experts, visit www.wavin.co.uk/stormforce