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A real eye opener

The next in our series of CPD events is set to be a real eye-opener when it comes to identifying the good, the bad and the ugly of commercial kitchen and food proces...

Five reasons to attend our CPD seminars

Next Wednesday (15 May) we’ll be holding the first in a series of CPD certified seminars in Manchester. This will be followed by further sessions in Bristol, Edinbu...

ACO Building Drainage shows there's more to drainage than meets the eye

ACO Building Drainage will be demonstrating that ‘there’s more to drainage than meets the eye’ in a unique CPD event on 12 June 2013. Free to attend, it is part of ...

New commercial kitchen and food processing drainage range

ACO Building Drainage has launched a new selection of products aimed specifically at the commercial kitchen and food processing sector. Designed to help ensure a hy...

ACO Building Drainage to host CPD seminars

ACO Building Drainage is to host a series of CPD certified seminars. The sessions will take place in Manchester (15 May 2013) and Bristol (10 July 2013) and are des...

What's SuDS got to do with it?

If you're not familiar with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems - or SuDS as they are more commonly known - you really should be, as they have never been as high on t...

SuDS - time to come clean?

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems have never been as high on the water management agenda as they are now. ACO Building Drainage is sponsoring a SBWWI seminar desig...

Five things you may not know about Ecobuild

Preparations for Ecobuild are in full swing and as we prepare to exhibit at the show here’s some facts and figures you may not know about this annual event in the co...

ACO Building Drainage showcases innovative solutions at Ecobuild

ACO Building Drainage will showcase a range of innovative products and systems on stand N510 at Ecobuild 2013. It will also be hosting a series of on-stand technica...

Modular drainage solutions reduce costs and installation time

Specialists such as ACO Building Drainage have developed modular drainage units that can rival bespoke options as well as reducing lead times and costs.

ACO sponsors global hygienic engineering event

ACO Building Drainage has underlined its commitment to promoting the highest standards in hygiene-critical drainage by sponsoring the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engine...

How to create safer built environments through drainage

While a drainage system is essential for the safe removal of water and waste products, their very nature can create certain safety issues that have to be addressed. ...

ACO Gullies offer highest level of hygiene

ACO Building Drainage continually develop its range of stainless steel gullies to provide the optimum level of hygiene and performance, both major keys to successful...

Innovations are transforming drainage systems

Roger Brigham, Bespoke Design Manager for ACO Building Drainage takes a look at how you can take advantage of the latest innovations in drainage.

ACO Stainless Steel Pipe cuts costs and installation time

ACO Stainless Steel Pipe® reduces the costs and time associated with installation and maintenance in both above and below ground drainage installations.

ACO Building Drainage’s guide to choosing the right drainage system

Peter Jennings, Technical Director for ACO Building Drainage takes at look at the things to consider when designing a drainage system for your project.

Hygienic drainage for healthcare

Peter Jennings, Technical Director for ACO Building Drainage, looks at the key issues that must be considered when specifying and installing pipework and drainage fo...

Controlling contamination

Drainage is a potential breeding ground for micro-organisms but intelligent design, specification and installation can minimise the risk of contamination, says Peter...

ACO Gullies re-launched with enhanced performance

ACO Building Drainage has refined and re-launched its hugely successful Stainless Steel Gully range, offering enhanced efficiency and performance across five systems...

ACO sets new standards for hygiene at Foodex 2012

New for Foodex 2012 from ACO Building Drainage will be a range of advanced hygienic stainless steel gullies. Developed specifically for use in a wide range of hygie...

ACO Building Drainage to unveil easier to fit wetroom former at KBB 2012

ACO Building Drainage is preparing to showcase a full range of innovative bathroom products at the forthcoming Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms show at the NEC...

Just published: Hygienic design of food factories

ACO has authored a chapter on drainage design in Part 3 Hygienic Design of Walls, Ceilings and Floors...

New user-friendly website for ACO Building Drainage makes specifying drainage easier

ACO Building Drainage, the leading specialist in the development of corrosion resistant drainage systems and building products for applications across the internal a...

Designing drainage fit for purpose

Drainage is a critical part of every construction project, large or small. Yet all too often the specification of drainage systems, especially at the design stage...

Planning is the key to a successful drainage system

Roger Brigham, Bespoke Design Manager for ACO Building Drainage, explains the importance of planning and specifying drainage systems correctly at the design stage, t...

Don’t forget drainage systems when designing in fire safety

The poor planning of drainage systems can contribute directly to the spread of fire in large buildings, explains Peter Jennings...

Flood damage prevention is vital to combat the burgeoning threat of devastation

The UK has seen unprecedented levels of flooding in recent years and we’re being warned of more disasters to come. So, something must be done to protect people and.....

Drainage innovations provide built-in fire and smoke protection

Looking at how poor planning of drainage systems can contribute directly to the spread of fire in large buildings...

Off the shelf linear drainage from ACO Building Drainage meets the necessary standards

The robust, high quality linear stainless steel drainage channel products from ACO Building Drainage, offer excellent durability...

Slash build time and costs with ACO’s new shallow deck

An innovative new shallow deck galvanised steel surface water drainage system, developed by ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in the design and manu...

Quick and convenient wetroom conversion with ACO’s latest drainage kit

ACO Building Drainage has launched an innovative new drainage kit that enables standard bathroom drains to later be converted quickly and simply for use in refurbish...

New quick fitting, high performance drainage

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has introduced its latest high performance gully sy...

Latest drainage technology from ACO tackles fats, oils and greases

ACO Building Drainage has launched its latest range of high performance grease separators...

Protect people and property with ACO’s new anti-flooding devices

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has introduced a new range of backflow valves devel...

ACO launches latest high performance stainless steel pipe systems

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched its latest range of stainless steel wa...

ACO launches high performance and efficient drainage for school designers and contractors

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched its latest range of high performance p...

Combine high performance and high style with ACO’s latest drainage solutions

ACO Building Drainage, the leading European developer and manufacturer of advanced drainage technology, has launched a sophisticated range of wetroom drainage soluti...

New modular stainless steel drainage system from ACO

ACO Building Drainage, the leading European developer and manufacturer of advanced drainage technology, has launched a new and innovative range of modular stainless ...

ACO launches contemporary designs for installation friendly drainage for luxury wetrooms

ACO Building Drainage, the UK’s leading specialist in drainage systems and corrosion resistant building products, has launched its latest range of wetroom drainage s...

New ShowerDrain Solution from ACO Building Drainage

ACO's new shower drain walk-in solution offers cutting edge design, together with high durability and maximum functionality, for the trendiest wet room look and luxu...