ACO Technologies Plc


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Category: Architecture, Business Consulting, Construction & Building Maintenance, Education & Training Centres, Engineering, Environmental Services, Government, Manufacturing & Production


Description:

Established in 1984, ACO Technologies plc is the UK division of the ACO Group. Using a diverse range of materials including polymer concrete, metals and plastic to develop innovative products that are supported by a comprehensive design and after-sales service.

ACO has a broad range of surface water management systems, designed to provide the optimum solution in stormwater control and SUDS. These ranges are designed to suit many applications including internal and building drainage, parking areas, retail and commercial developments, highways, residential developments and major infrastructure. The portfolio includes channels, separators, geocellular storage structures and flow control devices.


Accredited Activities:

Levels of CPD

ACO have identified 3 levels of CPD in line with leading Construction Institution guidance. These levels assist you and ACO to select the educational program required for your professional development. For a full description please contact us.   

Level 1 – Basic knowledge and understanding 

Level 2 – Application of knowledge to a subject 

Level 3 – Reasoned advice, depth and synthesis of technical knowledge and its implementation 

ACO Division: ACO Water Manager
Practical and Sustainable Surface Water Management – Level 3
  • Focus on the future of surface water management, SuDS and how we find a balance in our designs. Showcasing how keeping water flow at or near the surface can convey flow to SuDs solutions.
Managing Highway Surface Water – Level 2
  • Focus on product compliance with Highways England requirements and solutions which overcome problems encountered in urban and rural highway schemes.
Managing Rail Surface Water – Level 2
  • The presentation takes a detailed look at the design and specification of surface water management in rail applications.
Geocellular; Specify it Right-  Level 3 (undergoing accreditation)

The presentation takes a comprehensive look at Geocellular storage systems. Their design, specification, testing, approval and maintenance requirements. Finishing with interesting case studies.

Super Amphibian Highways – Level 2 (undergoing accreditation)
  • In this presentation we focus on biodiversity in the highway and the reason for decline with some of the solutions to prevent fragmentation and increase genetic diversity and achieve biodiversity nett gains.
ACO Division: ACO Building Drainage
Blue Roof Drainage Making Sustainable Urban Environments a Reality – Level 2
  • This presentation will explain the role of Blue Roofs in the creation of sustainable urban environments and cover key design considerations. This session will define the different types of blue roofs and their benefits, give highlights and explain key drainage design consideration.

Full description and learning outcomes can be found on the ACO website using the link below;

https://www.aco.co.uk/professional_development


Who Should Attend:

ACO technologies Plc deliver a diverse range of CPD content for anyone involved in the design of internal and external water management and SuDS features including the enhancement of natural systems.

The material is aimed but not limited to consultant, Civil, Structural & Architectural practices, Highways Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, ecologists, Planners, Local Authority Approval Bodies and Public Health Engineers.

To summit a CPD request please email ukprofessionaldevelopment@aco.co.uk


Further Information:

https://www.aco.co.uk/