Welcome to Issue 8!

It's jam-packed with brilliant stories, case studies, interviews and news from across the flood industry, including...

Celebrations

⚪ Flood Control International Ltd gains approval for its glass barrier.
⚪ Caro Group of Companies earns new British Standards accreditation.
⚪ Hawick Flood Protection Scheme wins project of the year at Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.

Interviews & Insights

⚪ We interview Chris Netherton from National Flood School about building resilience through training and innovation.
⚪ We nab Mary Long-Dhonau OBE for a quick Q&A on her fantastic new PFR directory!
⚪ Nimbus Engineering Consultants Ltd take a look back over 25 years of managing floods across the UK.
⚪ Alex Stephenson, Director of SuDSPlanter Ltd discusses the role of SuDS following the publication of the Independent Water Commission's Final Report.

Case Studies

⚪ The Sigma Plan in Flanders offers an inspiring model of working with water and nature.
⚪ Residents in Abingdon trial flood barriers in Environment Agency project.
⚪ Flood Control International Ltd install custom lift hinge gate for industrial boatyard.
⚪ Project Groundwater Northumbria share the last part in their series of articles, taking us with them on their journey to engage the community and inspire change.
⚪ We look at how the Port of Tyne is building climate resilience.
⚪ The Isle of Cumbrae flood scheme is commended in The Scottish Parliament.

News

⚪ International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA) offers a warm welcome to yet more new members.
⚪ We look at the government NSIP consultation.
⚪ Balfour Beatty plc to deliver new £47m flood defence project.
⚪ Ambitious blue-green demonstrator site to come to life at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.
⚪ Network Rail and WSP work together to boost flood and coastal erosion resilience.
⚪ OTT HydroMet launches new technology for flood and drought alerts.
⚪ Insurance crisis hits Tenbury Wells following ongoing flood risks.
⚪ £5m flood alleviation scheme for West Berkshire village.