Whether light rainfall is frequent or heavy rain pours deluge on the pavement, surface drainage is necessary to prevent damage to pavement and property, and reduces safety hazards caused by the ponding of water. However, there is some diversion within…
With global climate change causing more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and heavy rainfall, water management solutions require a serious and innovative approach. Drainage systems in ageing buildings risk falling short of hygiene safety standards, especially around kitchens…
When selecting a product or service we are often looking for the complete package, not only searching for the most cost effective and most suitable service, we want to know that we are working with companies who go above and…
Our culture surrounding trips or falls has changed dramatically, gone are the days of having an accident and only having ourselves to blame. Influenced by the suing culture of overseas countries, the number of lawsuits and filed against businesses, local…
Let’s face it, it’s not the most glamorous topic to talk about, but is necessary to every single commercial and residential property. The increase in rapid changes in weather conditions has led towards the implementation of more secure and robust…
How much rain is too much? While the northern Brazilian coastal town of Recife swells with water after a torrential downpour, the scene isn’t completely disastrous inside Arena Pernambuco, nearly an hour outside of town in a newly built area.…
ACO, global leader and pioneer of the modular polymer concrete trench drain, has launched a comprehensive range of new ACO Drain® systems to deal with modern challenges experienced by today’s designers. Pavements and slabs catering for all types of traffic,…
Pavements and slabs catering for all types of traffic, in all sorts of weather conditions provide the most challenging environments for drainage systems. ACO’s new profiled side walls, provide high body strength and mechanical keying, which makes ACO’s acclaimed signature…
Testing for Slip Resistance CHANGES TO AS 4586 June 2013 brought changes to the testing methods and slip resistance classifications of AS 4586 Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials. The accompanying handbook, SA HB 198 Guide to the…
ACO’s drainage and cable management products are designed to be seamlessly integrated into urban environments while leaving a minimal footprint. One of the more unique applications for ACO products are railway platforms and adjoining landscaped areas. The combined presence of…
