How using Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the UAE can save your project time and money

Project profitability and sustainability are the objectives of property developers, architects, engineers and project managers the world over.

For those operating in the Middle East and the UAE, SuDS (Sustainable urban Drainage Systems) offer an effective, tried and tested means to reduce constuction costs and increase profitability through sustainable technology, helping your project meet government and municipality sustainability targets and deliver an environmentally responsible project plan.

How SuDS can save your project money

Polypipe’s Sustainable urban Drainage Systems, specifically Permavoid and Polystorm can help your project’s profitability, through reducing costs typically associated with groundworks construction.

1. Eliminate trial and error

Our SuDS systems including Permavoid and Polystorm have been rigorously tested and used with great success across the region, meaning you can eliminate the risk of trial and error experimental engineering from your project costs. Polypipe systems are versatile, adaptable and designed to cope with a variety of applications, from large commercial developments to schools, landscaped and residential areas. They’re tried, tested, proven and intelligently engineered.

2. Reduce transportation costs

Polypipe’s thermoplastic tanks can be 70% cheaper to transport than equivalent concrete pipes due to their longer lengths and lighter weight, and can also be transported in greater volumes than their concrete equivalents.

Not only will a reduced number of deliveries provide direct costs savings and environmental benefits, but the reduction in vehicle movements on-site also ensures that associated Health and Safety risks are reduced.

3. Reduce impact on environment

In many circumstances, no machinery is required to install these products, providing cost savings on-site, such as removing the need for temporary access works and preventing damage to existing road surfaces.

4. Quick and easy installation

Polypipe’s thermoplastic tanks pipes are significantly lighter in weight than legacy materials, which makes them quicker and easier to install than traditional methods, reducing project build times.

5. Reduce Health and Safety risks

The lighter weight of thermoplastic tanks pipes (they typically weigh up to 94% less than their concrete equivalents) means a safer working environment and reduced health and safety risks for those involved in storage and handling the pipes compared to traditional concrete alternatives.

How SuDS can help your project win approvals

Demonstrating a practical commitment to sustainability and sustainable drainage solutions is part and parcel of any construction project proposal, particularly in the Middle East where regional municipalities increasingly require planners and developers to set out meaningful sustainability proposals before granting any development approval.

Rapid urbanisation, population growth, limited natural resources and increased water consumption have all contributed to the focus on sustainability that is evident through numerous Gulf region visions, strategies and plans, such as UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial 2071,  as well as regulations and legislation including Estidama, GSAS/QSAS and the Dubai Green Building Regulations.

For businesses operating in the construction industry in the UAE and Middle East, a clear and genuine commitment to sustainability is not just important, it is essential.

Using SuDS as part of a development plan can help builders, architects and property developers demonstrate a practical solution to drainage challenges, whilst maximising the efficiency and profitability of the project.

How prestigious developments have used SuDS to save money and time

Case study examples across the UAE region such as Northgate Mall, Doha, Qatar and the Jebel Ali Hills development show how prestigious developments have used Polypipe SuDS for efficiency savings, including cost reductions and faster installation speeds.

Could you save your project time and money using SuDS?

Having operated in the Middle East for over 50 years, Polypipe is well-versed in regional practices, requirements and regulations, as well as helping property developers and planners identify innovative sustainable water management solutions to meet their regulatory and sustainability obligations whilst maximising profitability. Get in touch to find out how Polypipe can help your project.

Contact us today to discuss the transformative solutions for your project:

Tel: +971 (0) 4 518 3000

Email: middleeast@polypipe.com