Stormwater Solutions: A Construction Industry Call to Action

With a proven track record in underground utilities, Eastern States Construction recognizes the urgent need for innovation in stormwater infrastructure. Our changing climate brings more frequent and intense weather events, pushing existing systems to their limits. Industry leaders are uniquely positioned to develop solutions for a more resilient future

A recent study published in the Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment (https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JSWBAY.SWENG-533) underscores the need for forward-thinking approaches. Cities nationwide are driving innovation with strategies like:

• Proactive Design Standards: Revisiting standards to accommodate more extreme weather patterns ensures infrastructure is built for the future.
• Enhanced Storage Capacity: Exploring multifunctional storage solutions that turn water management into public space improvements.
• The Power of Green Infrastructure: Integrating natural solutions that provide multiple benefits alongside effective stormwater handling.
• Scaling Up Low-Impact Development (LID): Promoting widespread adoption of LID techniques to make communities more resilient.
• Predictive Modeling: Developing advanced models for confident decision-making under uncertain climate conditions.

Eastern States Construction: Driving the Conversation

At Eastern States Construction, we understand that collaboration is essential to building a more resilient future, and committed to being part of the solution. Our deep experience in underground utilities informs our approach to stormwater management and overall quality management. We're eager to engage with engineering partners, developers, municipalities, and fellow construction leaders to:

• Share Knowledge: What lessons can be learned from early adopters of climate-adaptive stormwater techniques?
• Identify Barriers: What policy hurdles, cost concerns, or technical challenges limit wider implementation of resilient solutions?
• Support Innovation: How do we incentivize research and development in this field, accelerating the creation of better tools and practices?

Let's shape the future! We invite you to share your views on how the construction industry can lead the way toward climate-resilient stormwater infrastructure.

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