BUILD FOCUS: HOUSE-BUILDING
BUILD FOCUS:
HOUSE-BUILDING
FC&A rounds up the latest case studies, advice and stories from the industry’s leading professionals. This month’s Build Focus shines a light on the House-Building sector; with top tips on water management for house-builders working on new developments.
PAUL WINNETT HAVING WORKED IN THE BUILDING SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS AT XYLEM FOR OVER 30 YEARS, PAUL WINNETT BRINGS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE CUSTOMISATION OF SOLUTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS AND DESIGNS ON THE LATEST TRENDS IN THE BUILDING SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS. HAVING WORKED ON A NUMBER OF LARGE-SCALE BUILDING AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS, HE HAS BUILT UP A STRONG BACKGROUND IN BEST PRACTICES AND HAS ALSO SAT ON VARIOUS BRITISH STANDARDS
MANAGING WATER ON NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS As the number of new homes being built increases, how we manage water needs careful consideration. The new houses that are being built today must be designed to be waterefficient, flood-resilient and save energy. Paul Winnett, General Manager for Building Services and Industry at Xylem Water Solutions, shares some key challenges and strategies house-builders should consider.
COMMITTEES TO HELP INITIATE SOME OF THESE BEST PRACTICES INTO THE STANDARDS THAT WE SEE TODAY.
XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS
Drainage In many situations, groundwater and rainwater must be removed to allow for construction or prevent property damage. Whether from basements, garages, driveways, runways, public spaces or construction sites, rainwater must be removed quickly and efficiently to avoid problems. Sizing pumps to remove excess water takes care of everyday rain events and can prevent flooding. Dewatering applications demand tough yet versatile pumps that can handle local conditions with lots of silt, sand and gravel that is often present in the water.
Wastewater Independent of which type of residential area it is, the wastewater needs to be collected and transported in some way. Depending on whether urban or rural areas, vacation homes or permanent residencies, different solutions are possible. They range from individual private treatment plants to different types of collection systems transporting the wastewater to a larger treatment plant. Independent of the system, the residents depend on reliable products and a sound pump system design, making sure the FC&A – MAY – 2020
32
wastewater is removed in a safe way, without affecting the living conditions or the environment at minimal cost to the homeowner.
Pressure sewage systems A pressure sewage system (PSS) is a smart, economical alternative for more remote housing areas. Pressure sewage systems use small pressurised (filled) discharge lines and are laid in shallow, narrow trenches that follow the natural contour of the ground. The pump’s grinding function reduces solids in size so that they can be easily transported in smaller discharge lines. The system consists of a branched, small-diameter pipe system and is based on small pump stations located near homes from which wastewater is received. Wastewater from a PPS network system is discharged into the gravity sewer or into a larger receiving pump station for subsequent transportation to a wastewater treatment plant. These systems can be applied to any scale, from a single home to a large development or an entire community. A small system may involve only a few households, while a large system can include hundreds or even thousands of pump stations.
