Flood
Flood defence
Flooding, as we’ve become painfully aware, is likely to be a much more common feature of our landscape in the future. The bad news is, we need to prepare for more over the coming years
This will impact on where we build our houses and what kind of houses we build. Is using flood plains such a good idea? What are the implications for the construction industry and insurers in terms of liability? Considering we’ve been hearing about it for years, has the Government been prepared enough? Let us know your thoughts
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