RAB Consultants have been delivering a nature-based riverbank erosion protection project in Wybunbury, Cheshire, helping…

England’s third drought in five years is a reminder that drought is no longer just an environmental issue. Learn why organisations should prepare before restrictions are introduced, how drought affects business continuity and organisational resilience, and the practical steps resilience professionals can take to reduce disruption.

After seven weeks exploring Defra’s National SuDS Standards, we’ve brought together the key lessons for developers, planners and design teams. This recap highlights why integrating sustainable drainage from the earliest stages of a project is essential for smoother planning approvals, compliant design and better long-term outcomes, while showcasing how RAB Consultants helps clients put these principles into practice.

A well-designed SuDS scheme is only as effective as its long-term performance. In the final article of our National SuDS Standards series, we explore Standard 7, highlighting the importance of construction planning, maintenance, structural integrity and clear long-term management to ensure sustainable drainage systems remain safe, effective and adoptable throughout their design life.