An increasing focus on lifecycle performance is changing how contractors, developers and clients select pumping system suppliers. As the construction industry continues to adapt to the regulatory and cultural shifts following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, expectations around traceability, compliance, and accountability  have grown. Although the Building Safety Act’s Golden Thread principle does not formally apply to pumping stations, its underlying message — the need for a cle

The Private Drainage and Sewer Regulations (PDaS) reshaped responsibility for private drains and sewers when they were adopted by water companies. While another large-scale transfer is unlikely, future regulations are expected to focus more on sustainable drainage, surface water management, and climate resilience. Adoptable pump stations, like the one shown below, demonstrate how water companies are preparing for long-term challenges in sewer ownership and flood prevention.

Your Contractor Hands Over the Project — But the Liability Stays With You The day your contractor hands over your building is worth...

When specifying drainage or pumping stations, one question keeps cropping up: “Does it need to be BBA approved?”  The short answer: No ....