After a record-breaking Easter with temperatures hitting an unseasonal 25C in some parts of the UK, there are growing concerns over the continued lack of significant rain and low river flows. According to a recent survey by the NFU, some farmers are putting in place measures to minimise the impact of another potential dry summer. Cumulative rainfall totals during April [...]
Land drainage has played an important part in farming for many centuries. But what does the future hold for this practice? With significant change set for the UK in the form of Brexit and climate change, we recently asked industry expert, Rob Burtonshaw from Farm Services Ltd, what he thought the future held for land drainage and this was his reply… Land [...]
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between channel drainage, slot drain or linear drain or if they’re just one and the same, you’re not alone. Here’s a useful guide to the different types of surface water management systems available. What is Surface Water Management and Linear Drainage Systems? Surface water management is the process of managing the course water [...]
The Environment Agency recently reported that within 25 years England won’t have enough water to meet the rising demand. That’s a scary thought. But how can we, as individuals, businesses or farmers, consume less water and use it more efficiently? Why will water shortage become a problem? The impact of climate change, combined with population growth, means the country is facing an [...]
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On this Valentine’s Day, we’d like to share with you how we care… Customers are at the core of our business. After all, without you, we wouldn’t be here. When it comes to our customers, we focus on giving you the best experience whenever possible. Our core values are centred around you. We offer great value and can be trusted to ensure [...]
In 12 months time new regulation regarding septic tanks comes into force. Could this affect your tank? The regulation and its impact The regulation states that if you have a septic tank which discharges directly to surface water, such as a river, you will need to replace or upgrade the sewage treatment system by 1st January 2020, or if you sell [...]
With the start of the near year and Cotterill Civils into its 26th year. We thought now was a good time to reflect on the success of Cotterill Civils to date – here’s some questions we asked our MD, Andy Cotterill. What’s your new year’s resolution? To be more disciplined around my health and fitness regime. More running, more cycling, better [...]
We’ve extensive experience in installing stormwater attenuation solutions for our clients. These range from stormwater crates to soakaway solutions. Here’s an example of a recent project we undertook to install an attenuation lagoon for a high profile project. The Challenge O’Brien Contractors, the multi-award-winning civil engineering and groundwork contractor, had been appointed to work on the latest phase of Aston Villa’s [...]
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