As a wise veteran contractor once said, “There are only
three things I think about when I look at a potential jobsite, and they are drainage,
drainage, and drainage!” This is a topic
that was very straightforward in the past.
When drainage impacts created problems, we simply disposed of this
excess water as rapidly as possible.
Innovative approaches to drainage have remolded our response
to such issues. Available options today
include infiltration, treatment and nutrient removal, trash separation, passive
irrigation and much more. During this
session, participants can expect to be brought up to date on the industry’s
latest product innovations.
Drainage technology innovations have resulted in a very
broad and deep combination of products and practices designed to match site
requirements with sustainable solutions and positive results.
Speaker: Peter Hanrahan
Peter Hanrahan is a Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control, and has more than 42 years of industry experience. In addition to presentations in Taiwan and
the Dominican Republic, Peter has also presented at the national level for many
organizations, including the International Erosion Control Association, Land
Improvement Contractors of America, the Geotechnical Fabrics Institute, the
National Working Waterfront Network, and the American Water Works Association.
His articles have been published in many magazines, including
Erosion Control, Land & Water, Geosynthetics, and Landscape Architect &
Specifier News.
He has also assisted with the development of erosion control
standards with the Illinois Tollway Authority, and the State Departments of
Transportation in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas
and Illinois.