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Why basement waterproofing design must be driven by clear drawings

A thought leadership article by Alwyn Hughes, Head of Structural Waterproofing: Over many years, one of the recurring frustrations we see is how often clients are left with waterproofing “designs” that offer little more than broad narrative, lacking the detail a contractor needs in the trench. That gap between design intent and site execution is where risk, shortcuts and failures lurk.

November 24, 2025

EPG expands environmental expertise through acquisition of Hafren Water

The Environmental Protection Group (EPG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hafren Water, a respected environmental consultancy specialising in hydrology and hydrogeology services. This acquis

MythBuster Mondays

Each Monday, we’re challenging common misconceptions across the construction and environmental sectors, and setting the story straight.

Infiltration rates for SuDS: Is it time to ditch BRE365 tests?

Steve Wilson and Jacqueline Diaz-Nieto discuss the alternatives to BRE 365 infiltration tests and whether testing is required.

New funding available to futureproof schools with SuDS

The Department for Education (DfE) has relaunched the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools initiative for 2026/27, to provide funding for the design and construction of SuDS. The programme w

Type C vs. Type A Waterproofing: Convenience Over Quality?

BS 8102:2022 identifies three types of structural waterproofing: Type A (barrier or membrane protection), Type B (structurally integral systems, typically using watertight concrete), and Type C (inter

Leading SME, The Environmental Protection Group are awarded in water and geoenvironmental sectors

Leading SME geoenvironmental consultancy, The Environmental Protection Group, has been awarded SME Consulting Firm of the Year at last night’s NCE Awards 2025.

SuDS Excellence Recognised: EPG’s Jacqueline Diaz-Nieto Honoured with the Dr Louise Walker Outstanding Contribution to SuDS Award

Leading geoenvironmental engineering consultancy, The Environmental Protection Group (EPG), saw a key team member celebrated at this year’s 2025 susdrain SuDS Champions Awards.

We are co-authors of the new Rainwater Management Platform

As contributors to the original SuDS Manual, we’re excited to announce that EPG will be co-authors of the new Rainwater Management Platform (RMP) – a national initiative funded by Ofwat’s Water

Jacqueline Diaz-Nieto is a finalist for the SuDS Championship Awards

We're thrilled to announce that Jacqueline Diaz-Nieto, Associate SuDS Engineer for EPG has been named as a finalist in the susdrain SuDS Championships Awards 2025.

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