Storm is brewing

摘要

Terrible as they have been, hurricane Katrina and her sisters Rita and Wilma are once again far from isolated reminders that the world's weather is showing repeated signs of excess. Closer to home this summer, rather more localized torrential rain and massive flooding have followed months of searing heat and drought in much of Europe. And our own fine summer must always be seen alongside the widespread flooding problems that have habitually affected parts of the UK. PPG23 Government guidelines now combine with existing planning restrictions to place the maximum pressure yet on UK developers and contractors of new construction sites - and to make arriving at the most cost effective solution in stormwater attenuation a truly key issue.