Flood-Preventing Streets

This Porous Concrete Pavement Can Absorb Up to 880 Gallons of Water

A new porous concrete designed by Tarmac will help reduce flooding and puddles in water-prone areas . 'Topmix Permeable' is a pavement that will drain water off of parking lots, streets, driveways and sidewalks -- increasing safety and decreasing costs of the damages that flooding can cause.

This porous concrete helps not only storm water developers and authorities but also homeowners who sometimes take on extreme debt from things like leaking basements or cracking walls. It will also take care of surrounding environments, making sure that trees aren't uprooted and that grass doesn't have to be replanted.

The pebble-like asphalt filters the water to another layer that allows it to slowly trickle into the soil below. The look of the permeable pavement is aesthetically pleasing, with a granulated surface that resembles a very fine cobblestone.

Porous Concrete
The trend of using porous concrete for better water drainage and flood prevention creates opportunities for companies to innovate in construction materials and infrastructure design.
Storm Water Management
The growing focus on storm water management presents opportunities for companies in the environmental engineering and urban planning industries to develop solutions for mitigating flood risks.
Sustainable Infrastructure
The use of permeable pavement and other sustainable infrastructure technologies provides opportunities for companies in the construction and civil engineering sectors to contribute to climate-resilient cities.

Sectors Adopting This

Construction Materials
The development of porous concrete opens up opportunities for companies in the construction materials industry to produce innovative and eco-friendly building materials.
Environmental Engineering
The increasing demand for storm water management solutions creates opportunities for companies in the environmental engineering industry to develop and implement sustainable infrastructure projects.
Urban Planning
The need for effective storm water management and flood prevention strategies presents opportunities for companies in the urban planning industry to design resilient and sustainable cities.
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MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
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  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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Activity 89%
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