How do skyscrapers and tall buildings deal with rain?
Roof designs, drainage systems and pipework all play crucial roles in helping skyscrapers safely deal with rain, snow and melting ice
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El Niño, leaking pipes and a growing water crisis in Malaysia
El Nino and leaking pipes have caused a water crisis in Malaysia with the tourist island of Langkawi suffering supply problems for two years
Cost-effective pipe repair can help NHS crumbling hospital crisis
The NHS should become more proactive in seeking cost-effective pipe repair solutions to help with its crumbling hospital crisis
Anodised aluminium pipe: Everything you need to know
Anodised aluminium pipe comes with much greater corrosion resistance thanks to an oxide coating formed through an electrochemical process
The lasting impact of the 2014 Glastonbury Festival Sewage Leak
The 2014 Glastonbury Festival featured an iconic set by Dolly Parton, extreme weather from sunburn to mud baths… and a sewage leak which had a […]
Slurry pipes: Vital infrastructure for material transport
Slurry pipes are vital to modern infrastructure, enabling the efficient and safe transport of solid-liquid mixtures across vast distances
Worthington-Simpson Pumps and an engineering legacy
Worthington-Simpson pumps powered much of the municipal water network in the United Kingdom and beyond for over 100 years
What is a sewer force main and how does it work?
A sewer force main is pressurised pipe which fulfils a vital role as a component in wastewater treatment and management systems
Rembering when and how wood was used for water pipes
Before modern materials like steel, PVC and copper came along, ancient civilisations used wooden pipes to transport water around their cities
5 of the strangest portable toilet stories
Portable toilets are at the heart of many weird and wonderful stories – here are five of the strangest coming from across the world