It’s Mental Health Day this month and it’s something we feel, now more than ever, needs highlighting. Especially as our sector (construction) is considered one of the worst industries when it comes to people suffering from mental health issues. So far it’s been a hell of a year and one we’ll all be glad to
What are the sewage treatment regulations for holiday parks and golf courses?
The rural location of caravan parks and golf courses means that they’re often reliant on off-mains sewage treatment solutions to manage their waste. Here’s our guide to the regulations and sewage treatment options available: What are the regulations? Holiday and caravan parks as well as golf courses are often set in the rural countryside away
How to install a channel drain
At Cotterill Civils we supply a wide variety and type of channel drains – but what are they and how are they installed? What are channel drains? Channel drains, also known as ACO, trench drain, linear channels or drainage channels, are specifically designed to provide efficient surface water management, particularly when it comes to non-porous
Why English rivers fail pollution test?
Looking after our waterways has never been so critical – it’s something we’re extremely passionate about here at Cotterill Civils. Only last week we were shocked to hear that all English rivers failed to meet the Environment Agency’s quality tests for pollution. The data revealed that just 14% of English rivers are of good ecological
Is it worth investing in drainage?
Installing a new land drainage system involves labour and investment but is it worth the money? Here’s a useful guide to help you understand your return on investment. How to calculate your return on investment from land drainage? To calculate your potential return on investment (ROI) from land drainage, you first need to understand
Beginner’s guide to soakaway crates
One way to manage the flow of stormwater runoff and reduce the risk of flooding is through the use of soakaway crates. Here’s a useful guide to what they are and how to install them: What is a soakaway? There are two types of soakaways. A natural soakaway, which is essentially a hole dug
What are the different types of drainage for farms?
Saturated soil is not only bad for the health of crops but it also makes the use of machinery more difficult, if not impossible. To combat this problem, farmers need to rely on drainage systems to ensure they optimise their yields but what are their options? Natural drainage versus artificial drainage Firstly, drainage can be
How to store slurry safely?
There is increasing pressure when it comes to safely storing manures and fertilisers, and farmers need to make sure that it is not harming the environment in any way. New legislation dictates that all farmers have to meet Nitrate Vulnerable Zone standards, regardless of whether they are in a NVZ zone or not. Anyone applying
Beginners Guide to Silt Traps
So you know you need to install a silt trap but you’re not exactly sure what its purpose is. To bring you up to speed, we’ve created this simple guide. What is a silt trap? A silt trap is a ‘basin’-type device that is placed in the upstream of a soakaway crate. Its main job
How your soil type impacts drainage?
The UK has many different types of soil due to variations in geology, climate, plant and animal ecology and land use. Understanding the type of soil you have is an important first step in identifying the best crops to grow and the actions needed, such as good drainage, to get the most from your soil.