ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has introduced its latest high performance gully system for safe and effective bathroom and wetroom drainage in both domestic and commercial premises, including leisure centres, public toilets and shopping malls. Designed to provide efficient function combined with a stylish appearance, the new EasyFlow plastic gully features a wide selection of high quality electro-polished stainless steel designer gratings to complement the aesthetics and ambience of the existing decor, while guaranteeing a 100% watertight installation.

ACO Building Drainage recently demonstrated its innovative new wetroom drainage system at a mock-installation day in Wigan at Procare Shower and Bathroom Centre. The Intercept Channel has been developed to simplify the process of turning an existing bathroom into a wetroom, to increase accessibility for people with limited mobility. The unique design and layout of the system makes creating an accessible wetroom easy, fast and affordable. City of Salford provides over 350 sustainable bathroom adaptations per year for less mobile people looking for ways to make their homes more accommodating to their needs.

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched its latest range of high performance products specially developed for the education sector. In particular, this extensive range of products could play a vital role in the success of the Government's Building Schools for the Future initiative, which intends to rebuild or remodel around 3,500 state schools across the UK, in addition to creating 400 new academies, over the next 15 years at a total cost of £45 billion.

ACO Building Drainage, one of the leading European developers and manufacturers of advanced drainage technology, has launched a sophisticated range of shower, bathroom and wet room drainage solutions offering the ultimate in style, function and performance. Ideal for domestic, hotel, commercial and leisure applications, the new series of channel and gully drainage solutions has been designed to the highest standards, using superior components and materials to significantly reduce the risk of slipping, while providing an exceptional finish.

ACO Building Drainage, the leading European developer and manufacturer of advanced drainage technology, has launched a new and innovative range of modular stainless steel drainage systems, designed to cut both build time and costs. Called the Modular 125, the new system is available from stock in a wide choice of standard modules, enabling quick and simple installation in all applications where high standards of hygiene or resistance to aggressive liquids and solvents is required.

London’s newest retail destination, Westfield London, is one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious. Its pioneering design blends shopping with leisure and live events in a unique environment defined by striking internal and external public spaces. Clearing rainwater from the open walkways and terraces is a bespoke drainage system that reflects the styling and architectural quality of the surroundings. Westfield Group is the world’s largest retail property owner with a global network of 119 high quality shopping centres across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom.

....commercial developments ever undertaken in London. A key feature of the final phase of the project was the creation of a unique public realm that would articulate and complement the space between the new, contemporary buildings. Ensuring the effective removal of all surface water from this visually sensitive environment is a high performance drainage system designed specifically to overcome the challenges of the site. PaddingtonCentral, Development Securities’ £200m redevelopment of the 11 acre former goods yard adjacent to the famous railway station, is a site defined by transport infrastructure.

Peter Jennings, Technical Director ACO Building Drainage, discusses the options available for protecting drains from flooding and backflow. Flooding is rapidly becoming a major issue challenging planners, national and local government, builders and architects. The incidence of homes and public buildings being damaged by flood waters has risen dramatically in the UK in recent years, with the record breaking levels of rainfall and tragic flooding in Cumbria during November this year being just the latest in a long sequence of disasters that have spread from Cornwall through the Midlands, to the North West and Scotland.

ACO Building Drainage was recently involved in the design and installation of a complex drainage solution for Paradise Street, a major regeneration project in the centre of Liverpool. In addition to manufacturing a complete bespoke surface water drainage system, ACO provided excellent support and guidance throughout the ambitious project, playing a vital role in its success.

ACO Building Drainage, one of the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched its latest range of wetroom drainage solutions, designed to eliminate design risk, reduce costs, and provide exceptional finish and performance. The new range includes shower drain channel and gully systems that make designing and installing a luxury wetroom simple and affordable. Wetrooms are an increasingly popular alternative to conventional bathrooms, due to their attractive appearance, space efficiency and cleanliness.

ACO Building Drainage, one of the UK’s leading specialists in drainage systems, has launched a level access drainage system for wetrooms designed to be used by people with limited mobility. The innovative solution is extremely simple to install and features a safe, durable and aesthetically pleasing design, making it ideal for bath-to-shower conversions in addition to new wetrooms in both domestic and healthcare environments.

ACO Building Drainage, one of the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched a new product overview dedicated to its extensive products and services for the education sector. Entitled Internal Drainage for Schools the new product overview makes it simple for designers and contractors involved in building or renovating schools to choose the best drainage solution for their project.

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in corrosion resistant drainage systems has worked closely with Fabweld Steel Products to develop and supply a new range of high quality yet affordable recessed aluminium access covers. The ACO Alucover range is available in the UK though Fabweld, which is a European market leader in the manufacture and supply of bespoke access covers and peripherals.

Following the introduction of its Selecta range of advanced floor drainage products earlier this year, ACO Building Drainage has further established its commitment to offer the highest standards in fire protection by becoming members of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). All manufacturer members of the ASFP have to demonstrate that their products have been tested and certified by an independent third party, in accordance with the ASFP’s guidelines and principles.

The latest grease separator technology from ACO Building Drainage, the specialist in corrosion resistant building drainage systems, is helping Hammersmith Hospital to dispose of fats, oils and grease waste from its kitchen in a way that is hygienic, simple to operate, and friendly to the environment. ACO’s Hydrojet system was specified to eliminate ongoing problems of leakage and maintenance that the hospital encountered with its previous grease management solution.

With many planning policies now requiring the Lifetime Homes standard in new developments, ACO Building Drainage has introduced a range of products to its wetroom drainage portfolio that meet all the criteria of the standard. Aimed at providing accessible and adaptable accommodation for people of all ages, physical ability and mobility, the Lifetime Homes standard — which imposes additional requirements beyond Part M of the Building Regulations — in that drainage for a future accessible shower, should be provided in all dwellings.

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest range of valves designed to prevent flooding into private or commercial premises resulting from sewer backflows. The ACO JUNIOR® and TRIPLEX® models are suitable for grey water applications and QUATRIX® models specifically for black water applications and are all designed for simple installation, reliable operation, easy maintenance and long life.

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest grease management system specifically designed for small kitchens such as pubs, cafés, snack bars, cafeterias and tea rooms to dispose of problematic fats, oils and grease that might cause blockages in pipes and threaten food hygiene in a way that is simple and environmentally friendly.

One of the first installations of ACO’s new smaller Qmax® sizes has just been completed within a car park at Oxford Brookes University. The 22metre run of Qmax 225 slot drain prevents surface water ponding in a service car park on the University’s Harcourt Hill Campus – a location that had been prone to flooding and which, under heavy rainfall conditions, had led to water ingress into a number of adjacent lecture rooms.

ACO Building Drainage has introduced a new range of gravity separators to its portfolio of grease management systems. The units, which remove harmful fats, oils and grease (FOGs) from wastewater discharges from commercial kitchens, are the first in the UK to fully comply with both BS EN 1825 – the standard defining the selection and performance of gravity separators – and Part H of the Building Regulations.

ACO Academy, the specialist drainage training centre established by ACO Technologies, has appointed Nathan Baker as its new Product Training Manager. Assuming responsibility for all the Academy’s internal and external training resources, Nathan will oversee a new investment programme that will see the introduction of an expanded range of accredited courses that will help engineers, architects and contractors gain maximum benefit from new developments in drainage technology.