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How to Tap into More Profits with Drainage

Looking for more ways to increase your revenue? Provide drainage solutions for your customers! Drainage is good business—you just need to know what to look for. Keep your eye out for these five common drainage issues that can turn into golden opportunities for your business.

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TAP INTO NDS® DESIGN WORX® SERVICES FOR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT ON ANY SIZE PROJECT

Did you know NDS provides expert knowledge and support to help busy specifiers? Whether your next project might need channel drains, chambers or permeable pavers, the NDS Design Worx team is ready to partner with you on any stormwater management plan, providing everything you need to simplify the process, reduce time and save costs.  

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Case Studies

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City of Greenville, SC

CITY OF GREENVILLE PRESERVES GREEN SPACE AT ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX WITH NDS GRASS PAVERS

The city of Greenville designed and built a new administration complex to replace their old, outdated office building. Near the building’s front entrance, the site features a large quad-shaped surface area with a large lawn in front. The sidewalk leading to the facility was not adequate to accommodate rescue vehicles in the event of an emergency, so landscape architects from the renowned design firm SeamonWhiteside (SW+) designed a grass fire lane using NDS EZ Roll® permeable pavers.

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James Island Business Park

EZ ROLL GRAVEL PAVERS ADDRESS HEAVY TRAFFIC AND RAINFALL AT CHARLESTON AREA INDUSTRIAL PARK

James Island Business Park boasts a number of large warehouses as one of James Island’s most spacious industrial parks, but as an expansion project began, there quickly became a need for additional parking. Creating more spots for large vehicle was essential to accommodating the expected increase in traffic to the area. The challenge was looking for an ideal location within the park that allowed for an alternative to concrete since the property’s impermeable areas had been maxed out.

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The Boulevard

BG-FILCOTEN DRAINS KEEP THE FOCUS ON SURROUNDING DESIGN ELEMENTS AT HIGH-END APARTMENT

The Boulevard is an upscale apartment complex located in Mount Pleasant, SC. With Sullivan’s Island beaches and historic downtown Charleston close by, it was important to keep design integrity intact during construction of the pool area, with the style and look of the surface drain chosen being no exception. The product would need to meet important safety criteria as well. Before construction was complete, Seamon Whiteside brought in a local NDS specifications manager to assist.

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Tuscany Park Warehouse, Austin, TX

TARGET FULFILLMENT CENTER MEETS STORM INTENSITY CRITERIA WITH NDS DRAINS AND GRATES

As part of Target Corporation’s strategy to enhance the company’s fulfillment capabilities, a number of sortation centers were set to open in late 2021, including a warehouse in Austin, TX. The location, however, had an area in the back of the building where large amounts of water would accumulate from the surrounding lots. With the site scheduled to be utilized as a distribution center, a new drainage solution that could hold up to very heavy traffic was needed.

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Longwood Gardens

LONGWOOD GARDENS EXPANSION PROJECT MANAGES SHEET FLOW WITH LOW PROFILE NDS DRAINS AND STAINLESS-STEEL GRATES THAT BLEND INTO BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, is renowned for its collection of some of the most beautiful plants and landscape designs the world over. In February of 2023, the organization made the decision to incorporate a 17-acre expansion on the property inclusive of new indoor gardens, outdoor gardens, lily courts, as well as walkways, stairways, and buildings that would enhance the property and public experience moving into the future. NDS was contacted by the specifying engineer to develop a drainage solution that would capture the sheet flow from the new walkway and staircases in an effort to stave off any water pooling.

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Shepard Ave Residence

NDS CHAMBER AND SLOT DRAINS TACKLE STORMWATER FOR ESTATE’S RENOVATED PATIO AND POOL

A Milwaukee resident was planning to make several renovations to the exterior of his single-family estate, which was located on a double lot in a coveted Upper East Side neighborhood outside of Milwaukee. The addition of a larger pool and patio impervious hardscape surface required the owner to incorporate a stormwater management solution that was capable of handling not only the water from the new patio and pool area but drainage from the rooftops as well. The designer knew that NDS Design Worx® services could assist with developing a plan to address the new requirements.

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Mayman Residence, Ponce Inlet, FL

TRANSFORMING A SURFACE POND INTO USABLE LAND WITH UNDERGROUND CHAMBER SYSTEM

An existing single-family residence nestled on a beautiful waterfront property on the Ponce Inlet in Florida was going through a remodel and expansion. County regulations required new stormwater storage – primarily roof and hardscape drainage. The contractor reached out to NDS to determine the best possible drainage solution for the homeowner, who wanted a system that was aesthetically pleasing and would complement the landscape and atmosphere of the yard.

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NDS EZ Roll Gravel Pavers at Trident Technical College

LOOKING BACK: NDS GRAVEL PAVERS HOLD UP ON BUSY COLLEGE CAMPUS AFTER 13 YEARS

A revitalization and reconstruction project at North Charleston’s Trident Technical College (TTC) in 2010 included the addition of several parking spaces as well as two other areas around campus to allow for overflow capacity and increased traffic. The facilities team decided to use NDS EZ Roll® gravel pavers because they not only minimize surface water runoff, but also offer a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete or asphalt.

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Essington Ave Warehouse

REPURPOSED WAREHOUSE UTILIZES DURA SLOPE® CHANNELS WITH DUCTILE FRAMES AND GRATES TO HANDLE SHEET FLOW AND HEAVY TRAFFIC

A site previously used as an auto salvage yard in a busy area of Philadelphia was scheduled for an upgrade. The owners decided to convert the space into a warehouse and storage facility, and therefore needed to incorporate stormwater and drainage improvements as part of their planning.

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Residence Inn

NDS HELPED RESIDENCE INN PASS LOCAL INSPECTION FOR FIRE LANE WITH TUFFTRACK® PAVERS

New construction kicked off on a Residence Inn nestled in a busy commuter section of Northeast Atlanta. The hotel, in the Decatur Emory area, would offer 125 guest rooms and a number of amenities including a spacious outdoor patio and sitting area. As the project neared completion, an inspection identified a need for an emergency access lane between the hotel building and the adjacent property.

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University of Texas Campus

OUTDOOR COMMONS AREA AT TEXAS UNIVERSITY TAPS INTO NDS’ DESIGNWORX TEAM

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Campus was building a new outdoor commons area for students to congregate, study and socialize between their rigorous school schedules. The outdoor area would be located between four large adjacent buildings. Due to runoff, a stormwater management system that could detain approximately 24,000 cubic ft. of stormwater needed to be incorporated.

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Installing StormChamber systems at Denham Springs HS

NDS DESIGN WORX® TEAM TAKES ON RIGOROUS DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY

Denham Springs recently renovated their local high school’s athletic facility, adding a new football stadium, new parking lots and a new sports field. During construction, the project required a drainage system that could detain more than 45,000 cubic ft. of stormwater.

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Thibodaux Wellness Center Fire Lane with NDS Grass Pavers

WELLNESS CENTER’S NEW SPORTS COMPLEX KEEPS FIRE LANE GREEN WITH NDS GRASS PAVERS

In late 2021, the Thibodaux Wellness Center broke ground on a sports complex, kicking off phase two of an expansion project for the facility. Situated on 12 acres of land adjacent to the existing wellness center, the new state-of-the-art complex was designed to include a track for walking and running, tennis and volleyball facilities, as well as a large recreational pond.

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Raising Canes office courtyard

NDS DESIGN WORX® TEAM HELPS SPECIFIER WITH CHANNEL DRAIN LAYOUT FOR OFFICE COURTYARD

Raising Cane’s, a fast-growing chicken restaurant in the Dallas Fort Worth area, was building a central corporate office to support its multiple locations. The design included an outside courtyard that the staff could use for lunch, breaks and outdoor events for Raising Cane’s employees.
The lot was very flat, posing a challenge for stormwater drainage, and creating a list of three key requirements...

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Installing gravel pavers on steep drive at mountain lodge in North Carolina

NDS GRAVEL PAVERS ADDRESS EROSION AND SAFETY ISSUE FOR STEEP DRIVE AT MOUNTAIN LODGE

A revitalization project was underway for a historic mountain lodge in the hills of North Carolina. The renovation consisted of additional guest rooms, a new pool and spa, as well as the construction of an expansive outdoor event area. The remodel also required a much-needed upgrade to the parking area and the narrow and steep mountain drive that led to the lodge.

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FASTC Driving Course

FILCOTEN TRENCH DRAINS INSTALLED ON DRIVING TRACK AT FOREIGN AFFAIRS TRAINING CENTER

In Blackstone, Virginia, the U.S. Department of State developed a facility to provide advanced tactical training to the foreign a­ffairs community. Constructed near Fort Pickett, the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center – called FASTC – offers a number of special hard skills security and life-saving training to its agents. As part of the facility’s complex, two high intensity driving courses designed for use with a variety of vehicle types were constructed on the premise to ensure personnel had proper experience with wet-track and high-speed driving.

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One Paseo with NDS DuraSlope trench drain and grate system

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CHANNELS HIGH-END LOOK WITH UPGRADED DRAIN AND GRATE SYSTEM

One Paseo is a 23.6-acre mixed-use development in Carmel Valley, San Diego. Touted as a live-work-play environment, it comprises 96,000 sq. ft. of retail outlets and restaurants, 280,000 sq. ft. of office space and more than 600 luxury apartments.
The landscape architect needed a solution that would convey sheet flow away from the parking structure and sidewalk areas, while blending in with the exterior décor.

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Royal Farms Truck Fueling Station with Filcoten trench drains

ROYAL FARMS TRUCK FUELING STATION MANAGES STORMWATER WITH FILCOTEN TRENCH DRAINS

A diesel fueling station for class 8 commercial vehicles was being added to a Royal Farms gas station and food market in the northwest area of Clarksboro, NJ. Open 24 hours a day, the station would experience heavy traffic thanks to its hours, location and convenience store setup. During the planning phase, the specifier at Bohler Engineering had to design a drainage solution for several new paved areas that could hold up to the loads of commercial vehicles and tractor trailers weighing upwards of 33,000 lbs.

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Georgia DNR uses NDS EZ Roll Gravel Pavers

NDS GRAVEL PAVERS AT GEORGIA DNR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA WITHSTAND THE TEST OF TIME

In 2017, Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources was in the process of constructing a parking lot for public could access to Lake Allatoona, a 6,800-acre area that offers hunting and fishing activity, a boat ramp and wildlife viewing. The DNR specifically requested that the new parking area blend in with the natural park environment. In addition, the team wanted to ensure the lot would be low-maintenance and made of environmentally friendly materials.

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Moncus Park

NDS GRAVEL PAVERS PROVIDE PERFECT PERMEABILITY FOR WETLAND AREA WALKING TRAILS

In the spring of 2019, construction began on an expansive park in the heart of Lafayette, LA. Setting out to preserve and enhance a vital greenspace and wetland ecosystem, Moncus Park was designed with 100 acres of walking trails, splash pads and a playscape for children as well as lawn areas that integrated into a natural environment of a wetland. With significant rainfall events in Lafayette and Louisiana in general, NDS was brought in to recommend the best stormwater management product for the walking trails.

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Stanley Townhomes

GRASS PAVERS USED TO MEET MUNICIPAL CODES FOR FORT WORTH TOWNHOME COMPLEX

Stanley Townhomes is a new, high end, multi-family project located near Christian University in Fort Worth, TX. The real-estate developer needed to maximize the number of units on this site while also offering a recreational area for residents. The space would need to comply with existing municipal codes, which called for a certain percentage of the overall property to be permeable to help prevent additional stormwater or rainfall from taxing the existing infrastructure.

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Atlanta Dept of Transportation building

GEORGIA DOT CHOOSES PROVEN PEFORMANCE OF NDS FILCOTEN DRAINS FOR NEW PARKING STRUCTURE

The state of Georgia recently built a new state-of-the-art office complex for its Department of Transportation (DOT) staff that serves as a flagship location. Part of the project’s design included the construction of a large parking garage that would not only house DOT staff vehicles but also be used by other office complexes and businesses within the general vicinity.

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Fulton Avenue Townhomes

NEW ATLANTA AREA TOWNHOUSE USES STORMCHAMBERS TO FIT LIMITED FOOTPRINT

New construction of a multiple unit townhome complex that included several parking and patio areas was underway in an Atlanta suburb. Because it was surrounded by busy streets and heavy traffic, the small area of development generated large impermeable surfaces. There was a need to capture and detain considerable water runoff onsite.

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Reyes Family Home Storm Chamber Installation

HISTORIC HOME USES FLEXIBLE STORMWATER PRODUCT ON EXPANSION PROJECT

When an Atlanta area homeowner began a renovation project to expand the size of his historic home, part of the project included a stormwater plan. Once construction started and excavation began, they discovered an underground pipe system not previously identified and that was not on the as-built plan. The old pipes posed a problem since the remodel had called for the placement of a StormChamber system beneath the ground and the pipes were essentially in the way.

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TN Dept of Transportation

NDS FILCOTEN TRENCH DRAINS IMPROVE DRIVER SAFETY ALONG STRETCH OF I-75 FOR TENNESSEE DOT

The TN Department of Transportation was concerned about a section of interstate where rainwater drained along the shoulder of the highway and collected near the entrance of an exit ramp. It posed a driving hazard for vehicles exiting the interstate and needed to be rectified quickly. The DOT also noted more water running and pooling under the overpass after a storm that wasn't draining off the roadway quickly enough.

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LG pavers project

HOW GRASS PAVERS SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY

With new US headquarters in Englewood Clis, NJ, LG Electronics required the installation of an emergency access fire lane that met local codes while minimizing stormwater runoff.

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madison plaza stormchamber project spotlight case study

USING STORMCHAMBERS IN CONFINED SUBURBAN SPACE

Madison Plaza is a large, mixed-use apartment complex in downtown Kent, Washington. With very little capacity available for a subsurface watertight detention system, the covered parking area became the only location to place the 29,450 cu. ft. of water storage needed.

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MEETING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS WITH A STORMCHAMBER SYSTEM

California Waste Services reached out to NDS for an environmentally friendly stormwater management solution to meet their needs for additional stormwater management capacity. With an ongoing goal of turning waste into resources and/or non-toxic byproducts, the company was interested in retrofitting their current stormwater system into one that would better meet this goal.

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LSU retaining wall project

NDS DRAINAGE SYSTEMS FOR RETAINING WALL STABILITY

As the home to LSU Tigers softball team, Tiger Park opened in 2009 and can seat close to 1,300 fans. The stadium also features an outfield berm – Tiger Park Terrace – that can accommodate an additional 1,200 fans. During development, NDS was brought in to provide a drainage solution to help ensure design integrity.

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CHANNEL DRAINS AS WATER POOLING PREVENTION

In 2020, the Coos Bay school district announced the building of a new junior high school to be complete by 2021. Construction would require expansive parking areas to accommodate several bus lanes and heavy amounts of traffic.

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PRE-SLOPED TRENCH DRAINS FOR POOL PERIMETER

Cherokee Country Club is a sprawling establishment that has been catering to Knoxville, Tennessee for over 100 years. The club is home to golf courses, athletic courts, restaurants, and now a brand new pool complex. Sporting a large multi-leveled patio area, this new complex required a relatively intricate drainage system that could reliably collect and convey water for a large outdoor area segmented into multiple levels.

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CUTTING COSTS WITH GRAVEL-FREE DRAINAGE FOR ATHLETIC FIELD

When landscape architect John Collver of TSH Engineers, Architects & Planners began researching methods and materials to address drainage issues for the construction of an athletic field for the Clarington Tiger-Cats in Ontario, Canada, he became unsure whether or not a conventional tile drain would be the best solution for draining a heavily used athletic field.

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TRENCH DRAINS SAVE TIME, MONEY IN AIRPORT MODERNIZATION PROJECT

In 2008, the Sacramento County Airport System broke ground on the largest capital improvement project in the history of the County of Sacramento: “The Big Build”. Designed by Corgan Associates, Inc., the $1.03 billion terminal modernization project replaced the airport’s original, aging Terminal B to meet the rising demand for passenger services and improve the airport’s ability to attract new carriers and routes. The specifications called for Dura Slope as the drainage solution due to its ease of installation and proven performance.

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DURABLE TRENCH DRAINS SUPPORT APPLE'S HIGH-TRAFFIC PARKING FACILITY

Not far from their campus in Cupertino, California Apple has an once building in Menlo Park with its own dedicated parking structure. The design of the structure left the contractors with relatively light drainage needs but the high frequency of trac meant that the entrance would need a solution rated for heavy vehicle loads. On a recommendation from their parts distributor, the contractors on the project chose Filcoten Trench Drains by NDS.

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EZROLL GRASS PAVER PROVIDES DURABILITY, EASY INSTALLATION

The Denton Senior Center in Denton, Texas needed to ensure that emergency vehicles would be able to access their facilities from either side of the building, however for aesthetic reasons they wanted the area surrounding the building to remain covered with grass. Though another product was initially specified for the job, it was determined that EZ Roll Grass Paver was a better product for this application.

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HOW STORMCHAMBER SYSTEM FITS LIMITED BUDGET, TIGHT URBAN SPACE

The proposed Glenn Hill condo development in Ramapo, N.Y., had encountered a problem that is becoming more and more common in urban areas: Not enough space was available to accommodate traditional storm water management facilities. This problem has been exacerbated in recent years, with economics dictating the acquisition of the smallest possible parcel of land and the need to severely constrain building costs, including those of storm water infrastructure.

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CHANNEL DRAINS PROTECT HIGH-TECH AREA, FIT HIGH-END DESIGN

The AT&T Discovery District offers the community both a common area and pedestrian park that’s connected to multiple businesses, restaurants and high-end apartments in the downtown area of Dallas. A new building located onsite was part of a larger project to relocate and link the company’s vital infrastructure to the area – inclusive of high tech and sensitive computer equipment and a high-speed fiber optic cable line. Since the site is very flat, AT&T was concerned water could seep into the buildings and damage equipment following a storm.

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HOW A STORMWATER SYSTEM CAPTURES MORE WATER IN LESS SPACE

The city of San Diego, Standley Middle School and the adjacent Standley Park were approved to build a new aquatic center complete with an outdoor pool and amenities buildings, outdoor pavilion and pedestrian walking paths.The construction of the new recreation center would require deep underground site excavation for under pool drainage, stormwater storage and sewer pipelines. The project required approximately 7,100 CFS of underground stormwater storage.

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STORMCHAMBERS HELP NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL MEET SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

A multibillion-dollar project was approved for the construction of a new Terminal-1 at the San Diego International Airport. This multi-phase project started in November 2021 and is designed to meet LEED Gold certification. Typical open surface detention systems were not allowed due to the attraction of birds near an airport. A 6,800 CFS underground infiltration system was required.

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HOW GRASS PAVERS ADD GREENERY, SUPPORT OVERFLOW PARKING

Tech company IQVIA’s headquarters in Durham consists of an 11-story office building surrounded by greenspace. Due to high-demand events that the company hosted on occasion, the company was in desperate need of an overflow parking area as its current parking deck could not accommodate the influx of additional attendees for these larger events. In working with NDS, the landscape contractor, Landscape Technology Inc., learned of a solution that they hadn’t previously considered – reinforcing a designated area of grass to accommodate occasional vehicular traffic.

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ANGLED DRAINAGE HELPS FINISH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK IN RECORD TIME

Mid-Carolina high school is a top 100 school located in the town of Prosperity, SC. With more than 700 students and high athletic participation, the school faculty set out to build an all-new track for the athletic program. The construction company and distributor were looking for a partner that could assist in the design process for the channel drainage and help ensure the best solution for this application was chosen.

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SLOPED CHANNEL DRAINS CONTROL, DIVERT RAINFALL AWAY FROM APARTMENTS

Mildred Street is an apartment complex located in the heart of San Diego that was in need of a water management remedy. The ideal solution would need to be capable of capturing rain fall that was accumulating from a slope just to the east of one of its buildings. However, the units are close together so it was important for NDS to not only come up with a solution that would help for this application but be easy to transport by foot since space was an issue.

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CHANNEL DRAINS PROTECT FEATURED ZOO EXHIBIT, ANIMAL HABITAT

Located on the outskirts of San Jose, Happy Hollow Zoo added an Alligator enclosure to the zoo’s features in 2018. The enclosed space – which is a huge draw for visitors – is designed to provide a safe and secure habitat that enables Bayou to maintain his specic species-related behavior. During the pit’s design and building, the maintenance team was in need of an appropriate drainage system to ensure it captured and drained all water that wasn’t part of Bayou’s actual habitat.

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HIGH-CAPACITY CHANNEL DRAINS SAFEGUARD HIGH-TRAFFIC URBAN APARTMENTS

The Platform Urban is an apartment complex in San Jose, California, and part of a new transit-oriented development catering to an urban lifestyle. As part of the project’s construction, contractors at JJ Albanese were tasked with installing a drainage system in front of the main exterior walkway that could handle water accumulation as well as support utility vehicles like forklifts. On recommendation from their distributor, the contractors chose Filcoten Channel Drains by NDS for their resilient design, exceptional flow capacity, and the speed at which they could finish the project with Filcoten.

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FILCOTEN DRAINS HANDLE HEAVY TRAFFIC, WATER LOAD AT FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Seashore Fruit and Produce Company is one of New Jersey’s leading commercial food distributors. In the spring of 2017, Seashore hired DRK and Associates to retrofit a new distribution warehouse. DRK's search to find the right drainage solution for this distribution facility was guided by their local supplier, Atlantic Plumbing, who pointed them to the NDS team for support, since they trust NDS as a manufacturer to provide technical expertise. After assessing the location and needs of the warehouse, the NDS DesignWorx team recommended the Filcoten channel drain due to its ability to handle high load capacities.

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DUNE INFILTRATION SYSTEM CAPTURING, TREATING STORMWATER RUNOFF

Currently in many coastal communities, untreated stormwater is discharged into recreational waters through stormwater beach outfalls. This discharge often contains high levels of fecal bacteria, known to cause various illnesses in humans. Due to the discharge of this bacteria into swimming waters, the NC Recreational Water Quality Program monitors nearly 240 beaches statewide, for fecal indicator bacteria levels. When the levels exceeded the state maximums, Swimming Advisories are issued and warning signs are placed near the sample area.

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CHANNEL DRAINS EXCEED STORMWATER STANDARDS, INTEGRATE INTO HISTORIC AREA

A revitalization project in Jackson Square, New Orleans, set out to create a more welcoming space for the public and tourists near the historic French Quarter, across from the St. Louis Cathedral and along the Mississippi river front. As part of the initiative, the architect needed to move a high volume of water away from the area to allow for continued foot traffic during and after a large rainstorm. It was also important to prevent water from pooling so the area’s streetcar could continue to pass without disruption.

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MATTISON ESTATES

Historically part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the newly developed Mattison Estates had a present-day irrigation problem. Back in 2016, the builders called NDS to troubleshoot and propose a solution for stormwater storage. After consulting with the developer and engineer, NDS determined the site would require approximately 385,000 cubic ft. of underground storage volume, but the team was faced with severe space constraints. Since the developer wanted to maximize the use of land space, there was no one area that could accommodate all under surface storage, thus requiring a dispersed system

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RESORT VENUE PICKS NDS DRAINS FOR DESIGN AESTHETICS, OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE

Hotel Domestique is an upscale destination golf and cycling resort and wedding venue nestled in the base of Blue Ridge Mountain in South Carolina. The luxurious rooms and suites on the hotel’s inside are matched with equally picturesque views that make it the perfect location for large outdoor events and weddings.

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WELLNESS CENTER POOL DECK'S CHANNEL DRAINS HIDE, DIVERT WATER

The Spyre Center is a New Orleans wellness and healing center located in a former Scandinavian church complex. Meant to be a restorative sanctuary, the transformation from church to wellness center included new wellness space, offices, a courtyard and a new lap pool and deck – all pulling in design elements of its Scandinavian heritage. The designer needed to ensure an effective drainage solution to prevent any pooling on the paved surfaces.

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HIGH-CAPACITY FILCOTEN DRAINS MEET NY FIRE STATION'S RIGOROUS STANDARDS

In November 2020, LeChase Construction broke ground on a new fire station for the town of Halfmoon in New York state. The 18,000 sq. foot facility, which was complete in 2022, houses offices, a gear room and training space. During the planning and development phase, it was necessary to incorporate a robust water management system to surround the building’s exterior. It needed to not only meet the appropriate regulatory codes but accommodate the unique demands of a fire station as set by the state of New York fire marshall.

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