20 reasons to use concrete
Publication Year
2018
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Expands on the benefits for using concrete drainage systems, including flexibility, costs, strength, durability, installation, quality, safety, resistance to corrosion, damage, abrasion, jetting, sulphate attack, high temperatures and fire, ground movement, sustainability and flood resilience.
Document History
Supersedes 20 reasons to use concrete (CPSA, 2014).
Publisher Information
British Precast Drainage Association
BPDA was formed from the integration of the Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) and the Box Culvert Association (BCA). Provided information and advice on concrete pipes, manholes, box culverts, and other precast concrete drainage systems, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). BPDA was formed in 2017 and is a product group of the British Precast Concrete Federation Limited. BPDA activities incorporated into MPA Precast Drainage since 2022.
