We all know that is true, but a reminder never hurts. I’ve worked for decades with a variety of construction product manufacturers and only realized in recent years the true value of expanding competition. Historically, companies worked to get an advantage in specifications with minor inclusions (I remember one being the color of the stripe on the pipe as being critical!). Proactively working to consider and include every legitimate product in designs and specifications, however, has proven to be the best path.

Before I started my career at Contech, I used to joke that I was the tour manager for Guns N’ Roses. In this completely fictional version of events, however, I actually was!

Stormwater management is an essential part of site design, but it doesn't have to come at the expense of aesthetics or usable space. For civil engineers and landscape architects, the challenge is meeting water quality requirements while preserving the character and functionality of a development.

High groundwater can significantly influence the design of underground detention and infiltration systems. It can limit available storage depth, affect infiltration feasibility, create buoyancy concerns, and complicate installation. Identifying groundwater conditions early in the design process can help engineers avoid costly redesigns and determine whether detention, infiltration, or a combination of the two is appropriate for the site.