When it comes to keeping construction projects on schedule, one of the riskiest unknowns underfoot is drainage infrastructure. Unseen pipes, sub-surface channels, manholes, old drains or culverts, if not properly mapped and understood, can severely disrupt timelines, budgets, and safety. Drainage mapping transforms uncertainty into visibility. It gives designers, contractors, regulators, and clients a shared, fact-based […]

This summer, Yorkshire has officially entered drought status, following an unseasonably dry winter and spring. While the immediate effects, such as restrictions on water usage and environmental pressures, are widely reported, there is less public discussion on how drought conditions affect critical infrastructure, particularly sewer and drainage systems in commercial and public sector environments. For […]

Across the UK, environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has moved from boardroom buzzword to operational priority. Whether you’re a tier one contractor tendering for infrastructure frameworks or a commercial property manager navigating sustainability reporting, ESG commitments now influence procurement decisions, reputational standing and long-term value. But while the focus tends to be on visible […]

Salus is a cloud-based utilities compliance platform from MRMS, designed for drainage and sewer maintenance companies. It streamlines health and safety and compliance tasks by collecting data across the entire business in real time. The platform provides a one-stop solution for reporting accidents and incidents, and conducting trend analysis, effectively digitising traditional health and safety compliance processes. […]

CCTV surveying is a critical tool in the maintenance of commercial drainage systems, delivering significant immediate and long-term benefits. The ability to detect potential failures early, reduce maintenance costs, and minimise disruption has positioned this technology as a cornerstone of modern drainage management. By leveraging CCTV technology, companies can realise cost savings, improve project efficiency, and enhance […]

Over this past winter, the team at MRMS has been out in force, solving issues that the cold weather brings. When winter comes to an end, we won’t be resting as a different set of problems will arise. As the seasons change, so too do the challenges faced by sewer and drainage systems. Each season […]