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CIRIA, the Construction Industry Research and Information Association,

is an independent, not-for-profit, member based organisation. Operating

across market sectors and disciplines, we deliver a programme of business

improvement services and research activities both for clients and for those

engaged with the delivery and operation of the built environment.

CIRIA’s long standing expertise in delivering good practice guidance has

resulted in a reputation for high quality, authoritative and widely disseminated

guidance. Many of these guidance documents have been worked into training

courses, to help embed best practice within organisations.

CIRIA delivers a range of informative and engaging training courses,

covering topics from construction management and sustainable drainage

to environmental good practice.

Training is delivered by industry experts either as open courses or in-house

(where courses can be customised to suit your specific needs). Course content

includes up-to-date experience with practical examples and group work to

deliver first class learning outcomes.

Why CIRIA n CIRIA is a not-for-profit, independent and authoritative organisation.n True to our mission, CIRIA training aims to help improve performance

in the modern built environment.n Course content is developed from CIRIA’s best practice guidance and

reviewed and updated regularly.n Training is delivered by industry experts.

“With flexible approaches to suit most requirements, any organisation – regardless of size or sector – will benefit from CIRIA training.”

Introduction

About CIRIA

CIRIA training


SuDS training “Very informative course and a great introduction to the SuDS concept in action.”Philip Kilvington, Northumbrian Water Limited

“A good well balanced course mixing the separate skills of the landscaper and engineer - Bob and Steve work well together.”Ian Davies, Drainage Engineer, Bassetlaw District Council

“A good course that really opens your eyes to the future of drainage. Gives a valuable alternative approach to drainage solutions on site.”John Mark Danvers, Senior Technician, Leicestershire County Council

“Very good overview and details of different SuDS and their applications.”Aidan Hanna, PTO, Rivers Agency

Environmental good practice on site training“Excellent course, highly professionally presented with fluent and informed response by the trainer to any and all questions.”Steve Hillan, EC+I Project Engineer, RWE

“An intense introduction to environmental issues which covered core topics, giving guidance and references to legislation. Thoroughly enjoyed the training session, which expanded on my existing knowledge.”Sue Lake, EHS Advisor, John Sisk & Co Lt

Our clients say Online contaminated land training“Kept me up-to-date with latest guidance/regulations. It was very straightforward and well presented and included all of the several aspects of contaminated land.” David Storey, Reclamation Assistant, Gateshead Council

“Better foundation knowledge from which to make decisions. Informative in a clear concise way.”Duncan Guthrie, Environmental Engineer, T&P Regeneration

Introduction


Nicola Fagan, Principal Consultant Corporate Social Responsibility, Bureau Veritas Nicola brings 14 years of experience and expertise in the

areas of environmental management system development,

sustainability, corporate social responsibility and

environmental impact assessment.

Bob Bray, Robert Bray Associates Ltd

Bob is a landscape architect, who since 1996 has been

prominent in the design, management and promotion

of SuDS for a diverse range of developments.

Anthony McCloy, Managing Director, McCloy Consulting

Anthony is a civil engineering practitioner with 12 years

experience. His expertise are in hydrology and drainage

engineering, particularly in relation to SuDS design,

hydraulic modelling and flood risk. Anthony has been

a lead tutor on the (CIRIA) National SuDS training

workshops since 2006.

Steve Wilson, Technical Director, The Environment Protection Group Ltd

Steve has over 20 years practical experience of

geotechnical and environmental design for civil

engineering and building structures including drainage

design and redevelopment of contaminated land.

Bridget Woods Ballard, HR Wallingford

Bridget is a civil engineer and hydrologist, with over

15 years experience in assessing and managing flood

risk and the impacts of urban runoff. She has worked

on a large number of SuDS research projects covering

performance on water quality, hydraulics and amenity

and is currently working with CIRIA in drafting National

SuDS Standards for Defra.

CIRIA training by industry experts

Our SuDS course trainers

Our Environmental good practice on site course trainer Our Working with wildlife course trainer

John Newton, Managing Director, Ecology Consultancy Ltd and Environment Director, Crane Environmental Ltd

John has spent the past 15 years working with the

construction industry to improve its performance

on ecological issues.

Introduction


Dusty Gedge, co-founder, Livingroofs.org and Director, Green Roof Consultancy Ltd Dusty is the current President of the European Federation

of Green Roof Associations and has extensive knowledge

of green roofs throughout the world. He has run training

in the UK, Switzerland, USA and Norway. Through the

Green Roof Consultancy, he is involved in a range of

projects, from design, to research to policy writing both

in the UK and abroad.

Matthew Balkham Senior Engineer, Royal Haskoning

Matthew has significant experience in river engineering

projects and was the lead author of the CIRIA Culvert

Design and Operation guide (C689). He has extensive

recent experience of inspection and performance

assessment of culverts on behalf of local authority

and Environment Agency clients. Matthew has also led

designs of refurbishment and repairs to existing culverts

and design of new culverts.

Dr Amanda Kitchen, Principal Engineer, JBA Consulting

Amanda is a chartered engineer with 14 years’ experience

in hydraulic engineering and flood risk management,

with specialist interests in culvert hydraulics, bridge scour,

historic structures and project management. She was

a contributing author to the CIRIA Culvert Design and

Operation guide.

Gary Grant, Green Roof Consultancy Ltd and Independent Consultant Gary has been designing green roofs since the early 1990s.

He is author of English Nature’s research report on the

subject and Green roofs and facades was published in

2006. He is designer of the living wall at Westfield,

Shepherds Bush, which was commended in the 2010

Landscape Institute Awards.

Introduction

Our Green roofs delivery course trainers

Our Culvert Design and Operation course trainers

Bob Sargent, Hyder Consulting

Bob is Water Environment Director at Hyder UK and

is a Past President of the Chartered Institution of Water

and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Our Control of water pollution course trainer


Introduction

CIRIA training by industry experts continued

Cathy Berry, Procurement Consultant, Action Sustainability Cathy is a procurement professional with over

14 years experience in leading international companies.

She joined Action Sustainability in 2009 and has played

a lead role for the development of a British Standard

for Sustainable Procurement in partnership with British

Standards Institute.

Laura de Mierre, Procurement Consultant, Action Sustainability Laura has over 13 years experience and has worked

in a variety of industries including manufacturing,

aviation and construction.

Bill Marshall, Procurement Consultant, Action Sustainability Bill is an experienced procurement professional, having

worked in purchasing and supply throughout his extensive

career in the construction industry. He is a member of

both the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and

the Chartered Institute of Building, blending procurement

expertise across varying construction industry sectors

including building, civil engineering, power, water and rail.

Our Sustainable procurement course trainers

Stuart Smith, MD, Bourton Group and The Six Sigma Group Stuart has over 20 years’ consulting experience in a range of industry sectors and has worked with many clients leading and implementing strategic change programmes as well as Six Sigma and Lean deployments. He is a regular contributor to New Civil Engineer magazine.

Adrian Terry, Director, The Advanced Problem Solving Partnership Adrian brings 20 years experience at the forefront of the drive to release innovation and improvement in the construction sector in the UK and worldwide. He has worked in various roles for the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, and has authored several other reports, articles and toolkits to support the industry improve its performance.

Our Lean construction course trainers

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CIRIA training Our courses


In-house training

Backed by 50 years’ experience in providing authoritative, best practice to the construction and built environment sectors, CIRIA delivers a range of comprehensive, informative and accessible in-house training courses covering topics from CIRIA’s best selling guidance.

Why in-house�n cost effectiveness – CIRIA comes to you, saving you travel time and

cost�n training customisation – courses can be adapted to focus on your

specific requirements�n less disruption – flexible course times to fit your schedules�n delegate interaction – create focus and discussion on issues important

to your organisation for more effective learning�n team building – delegates can freely discuss issues in an open forum�n immediate productivity – after the course, your employees can start

adopting what they’ve learned.

Courses availableSuDS foundation

Designing SuDS

Culvert design and operation

Environmental good practice on site

Working with wildlife

Control of water pollution

Green roof delivery

Sustainable procurement – for construction

Lean in construction

Courses currently under developmentSuDS evaluation and maintenance – responding to the Flood and

Water Management Act

To sponsor any of CIRIA’s courses please contact Paul Shaffer at CIRIA

on tel: 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected]

In-house training

Details

To find out more and to book an in-house course contact Nipa Patel at CIRIA on tel: 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected]


Online training Recent government policy encouraging redevelopment on brownfield sites and the rising number of land regeneration projects in the UK has resulted in construction professionals being required to know how to deal with soil contamination. CIRIA developed the first authoritative online course in contaminated land in 2010. The course brings together:

�n authoritative guidance building on CIRIA’s extensive published guides�n a way of developing a foundation level understanding of brownfield and

contaminated land legislation, liabilities and technical details�n a flexible approach to learning, allowing you to learn at your own pace

and at a time that suits you.

Target audienceThis course is for professionals who have limited experience in assessing

and managing risk on brownfield sites. It will also benefit experienced

contaminated land professionals who are looking to update their

knowledge.

Benefits of contaminated land online training�n gain a good understanding of state-of-the art risk assessment and

management approaches required when dealing with contaminated

sites�n improve the way that contaminated sites are assessed and remediated

cost effectively�n understand current UK contaminated land related legislations, policies

and good practice guidance�n recognise the correct approaches and techniques that will ensure you

are compliant with current procedures�n offers exceptional value for money – the equivalent of 35 hours study

(CPD) at a cost comparable with many courses/events.

Online training

Duration35 hours

Fees£165 +VAT

CIRIA Core member,

LACL and BRMF members

£275 +VAT

Non members

Details

To book your place log intowww.ciria.org/onlinetraining

Course overviewThe course contains four modules:

�n each module contains links to useful websites and contaminated land

guidance publications that aim to expand your knowledge of the

subject�n a quick test at the end of each module, and at the end of the course,

to ensure you have achieved the desired results from your work.


SuDS Foundation

Recent legislation in England and Wales clarifies the key role that different functions within local government (engineers, planners, landscape architects etc) will have in delivering local flood risk management and good SuDS schemes. Elsewhere in Ireland and Scotland there is a similar commitment to a more sustainable approach to drainage. This training course has been developed to complement current regulations and the latest CIRIA SuDS guidance (The SuDS manual C697). The training programme will enable practitioners to efficiently and confidently deliver SuDS schemes.

Target audienceThe training will be relevant to clients, consulting engineers, local

authorities, highway authorities, developers, sewerage undertakers,

landscape architects, contractors, planners, architects, environmental

regulators and manufacturers and suppliers.

Benefits of training�n keep up-to-date with current legislation and requirements

of regulatory authorities�n learn most up-to-date design concepts�n understand key principles, aims and how to apply the SuDS

approach using real life case studies�n obtain six hours CPD accreditation�n share challenges and experience with peers

and experienced practitioners.

Open courses

Duration1 day

DatesVisit www.ciria.org/training

for course dates

LocationLondon

Manchester

Belfast

Fees£235 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,

SMEs and Local Authorities

£285 +VAT

Non members

Details

To book call CIRIA eventsTel: 020 7549 3322 Email: [email protected]: www.ciria.org/training

Course overview�n introduction to SuDS�n review of regulatory framework�n key SuDS principles�n basic approach to SuDS design�n discussion of SuDS components�n worked examples�n Q & A session.


Designing SuDS

This nationally recognised two day course has been developed to complement current regulations and the latest SuDS guidance (The SuDS Manual, C697) as well as the SuDS Foundation course. The training programme will enable practitioners to efficiently and confidently plan, design, construct and manage SuDS schemes.

Target audienceThis course will be relevant to clients, consulting engineers, local

authorities, highway authorities, developers, sewerage undertakers,

landscape architects, contractors, planners, architects, environmental

regulators and manufacturers and suppliers.

Benefits of training�n keep up-to-date with current legislation and regulatory requirements�n learn up-to-date design concepts�n improve understanding of key principles, aims and how to apply

the SuDS approach using real life case studies�n learn how to design SuDS for difficult sites such as high density

housing or contaminated industrial sites�n learn how to design SuDS that are robust, safe and require

low maintenance�n obtain 12 hours CPD accreditation�n share experiences and knowledge with our expert trainers

and other delegates.

Duration2 days


for course dates

LocationLondon

Manchester

Dublin*

Fees£495 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£595 +VAT

Non members

* VAT exempt in Ireland.

Details


Course overviewDay 1 — SuDS design�n introduction to SuDS and design guidance�n setting the design criteria and the design process�n designing for amenity and safety�n designing for construction and maintenance�n information required for SuDS design (worked example)�n Q & A session.

Day 2 — SuDS design worked example�n the SuDS design process�n worked example�n Stage 1 – outline drainage proposals�n Stage 2 – SuDS component design�n comparison of what was actually done and also what was modelled�n Q & A session.

Please note: Delegates should have a basic understanding of hydrology

and basic drainage design theory. A handout on this will be provided.

Delegates should also be familiar with the SuDS approach, philosophy and

basic drainage design theory.

Open courses


Culvert design and operation

This training course provides asset managers and designers with a comprehensive understanding of the whole life cycle of a culvert; provides guidance on inspection, assessment, maintenance and renewal of existing culverts as well as their design. The training is underpinned by the principles of whole-life asset management and a systems approach to drainage. Guidance will be given on cutting edge hydraulic assessment techniques, taking account of developments in hydrology and hydraulic analysis.

Target audienceThe training will be relevant to infrastructure asset managers, flood risk

and drainage engineers, landscape architects, planners, architects and

those working in or with environmental regulators, local authorities,

highway authorities, developers, consultants and contractors.

Benefits of training�n keep up-to-date with current legislation and requirements of

regulatory authorities�n learn most up-to-date design concepts�n understand key principles, aims and how to apply the culvert design

and operation guide approach using real life case studies�n the 2 day training provides 12 hours CPD accreditation �n share challenges and experience with peers and

experienced practitioners.

Duration2 days


for course dates

LocationLondon

Fees£495 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£595 +VAT

Non members

Details


Course overviewDay 1 — Culvert whole life management �n introduction to culvert design and operation guide�n whole-life asset management principles�n legislative and environmental considerations�n inspection, condition appraisal, performance assessment and

monitoring �n management interventions – refurbishment, replacement and removal.

Day 2 — Culvert design�n principles of culvert design�n culvert hydraulics�n flood estimation�n sizing of a culvert�n hydraulic assessment�n hydraulics of existing culverts�n hydraulics of trash & security screens�n practical design and improvements.

Open courses


Environmental good practice on site

This comprehensive course helps you to understand the implications of the latest environmental legislation and how the application of good practice will potentially save time, money, adverse publicity and possibly legal proceedings.

Target audienceSite managers, environmental managers and anyone concerned with the

environmental performance of a site.

Benefits of training�n receive an overview of good environmental practice on

construction sites�n gain practical guidance about managing construction sites

to control environmental impacts�n discuss challenges with peers and experienced trainers�n receive a copy of CIRIA’s Environmental good practice on site

(third edition) (C692) guide�n obtain six hours CPD accreditation.

Duration1 day


for course dates

LocationLondon

Manchester

Fees£235 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£285 +VAT

Non members

Details


Course overview�n benefits and obligations�n general site management issues�n buying, storing and managing materials�n managing dust, emissions and odours�n managing ground contamination�n managing noise and vibration�n traffic management and vehicle use�n waste management�n water management�n wildlife and invasive species�n Q & A session.

Open courses


Working with wildlife

This course will help you to manage wildlife on construction sites, providing you with an introduction to ecological issues and how the application of good practice can save time, resources and possibly legal proceedings.

Target audienceSite managers, environmental managers and anyone concerned with

the environmental performance of a construction site.

Benefits of training�n gain a better understanding of wildlife legislation and policy, and how

to avoid prosecution�n learn about protected species and necessary surveys to undertake�n discuss challenges with peers and experienced practitioners�n obtain six hours CPD accreditation.

Duration1 day


for course dates

LocationLondon

Manchester

Fees£235 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£285 +VAT

Non members

DetailsTo book call CIRIA eventsTel: 020 7549 3322 Email: [email protected]: www.ciria.org/training

Course overview�n introduction – aims�n why bother? History of wildlife and nature conservation

in the British Isles�n why wildlife is important�n environment reporting (EMS,BREEAM, CEEQUAL etc)�n ecology – the basics�n planning and biodiversity�n protected species�n noxious plants�n wildlife survey�n where next?�n what can you do?�n Q&A session.

Open courses


Introduction to sustainable procurement in construction

This training course has been designed to provide attendees with a high level introduction to sustainability and sustainable procurement within the construction industry. It will provide an overview of the procurement process and the various tools and techniques that can be used to deliver sustainable procurement solutions within construction projects.

Target audienceThis course will be relevant to anyone involved in the procurement

process and anyone tasked with or interested in sustainability.

Benefits of training�n understand what is meant by sustainability and sustainable

procurement in construction�n identify drivers and benefits for applying sustainable development

and procurement principles�n understand the impact of the construction process on sustainability�n obtain an overview of a sustainable construction procurement process�n receive a copy of CIRIA’s Guide to sustainable procurement

in construction (C695)�n obtain six hours CPD accreditation.

Duration1 day


for course dates

LocationLondon

Fees£235 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£285 +VAT

Non members

Details


Course overview�n introduction to sustainability in construction and

sustainable procurement�n benefits of sustainable development and sustainable procurement�n sustainable construction progress and challenges�n applying BS8903 to construction projects �n unique project circumstances and other stakeholder influences�n the sustainable procurement process�n action planning�n session summary and Q & A session.

Open courses


Practitioner course on sustainable procurement in construction

This two day training course is designed to provide attendees with a detailed overview of the procurement process and the various tools and techniques that can be used to deliver sustainable procurement solutions within construction projects.

Target audienceThe training will be relevant to procurement practitioners with a basic

understanding of sustainability.

Benefits of training�n gain the skills and confidence to deliver sustainable procurement

in construction�n understand the regulatory framework and the British Standard

on Sustainable Procurement (BS8903)�n understand how construction and sustainable procurement can

be integrated and enabled�n learn the process for developing a sustainable sourcing strategy�n understand the tendering process for evaluating and appointing

suppliers�n understand how to manage suppliers to deliver improved sustainable

procurement outcomes�n receive a copy of CIRIA’s Guide to sustainable procurement

in construction (C695)�n obtain twelve hours CPD accreditation.

Duration2 days


for course dates

LocationLondon

Fees£495 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£595 +VAT

Non members

Details


Course overviewDay 1�n introduction to sustainability in construction and

sustainable procurement �n sustainable construction progress and challenges�n applying BS8903 to construction projects –

including the unique aspects of a construction project�n sustainable procurement fundamentals�n sustainable procurement enablers�n session summary and Q&A session.

Day 2�n recap and outline of day 2�n identification of needs and wants through procurement�n developing a sourcing strategy�n identifying suppliers�n evaluating and awarding suppliers�n managing relationships and performance�n delivering continuous improvement and development

of sustainable procurement processes�n session summary and Q&A session.

Open courses


Open courses

Control of water pollution from construction sites

Environmental issues arise throughout any construction project and are increasing as legislation gets tighter and construction sites become more challenging to meet the changing needs of development, transport and energy generation. People working in construction have to be aware of their environmental obligations and the benefits that good practice will bring at every stage from the initial feasibility studies to design, construction planning and actual works. Mismanagement of water on construction sites can lead not only to environmental damage but to serious legal and economic consequences.

Target audienceEnvironmental managers, site managers, environmental regulators and

construction companies who are seeking ISO 14001 accreditation.

Benefits of training�n learn how to implement more effective water manager techniques on

construction�n sites helping improve both environmental and economic performance

on projects�n develop skills and understanding through interactive exercises�n learn how to reduce and remove water pollution from construction

sites�n share challenges and experience with peers and experienced trainer�n obtain 6 hours CPD accreditation.

Duration1 day


for course dates

LocationLondon

Fees£235 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£285 +VAT

Non members

Details


Course overview�n identify key legislation and recent changes to regulations regarding

control of water on site�n water management issues:

scoping

design

construction

in use

decommissioning�n worked exercises and role play�n identification of current guidance�n address delegates’ specific water management concerns�n working on difficult sites.


Lean in construction

The construction process needs to undergo a radical transformation to deliver client value and a low-carbon built environment. In short, delivering more for less while becoming more profitable.

Lean has been applied successfully in a range of sectors, including construction. Some parts of the industry frequently claim savings of 20–30 per cent or more. However, it is also widely agreed that Lean is not as widely practiced as it could be. This training should help you unlock the opportunities for Lean construction in your organisation and projects.

Target audience This one day course will be ideal for senior managers wanting to

understand Lean in construction or individuals who wish to understand

the role for Lean in a construction context or prospective Lean champions

– with responsibilities for business or performance improvement, business

development, quality management etc.

Duration1 day


for course dates

LocationLondon

Fees£195 +VAT

CIRIA Core members,


£295 +VAT

Non members

Details


Benefits of training �n obtain insight into what Lean is and how its principles can be applied in

construction�n benefit from an overview of terminology, tools and approaches for

developing�n knowledge within the organisation�n understand the potential for Lean in a construction context and exploit

its benefits in�n a business context�n receive a free copy of C696 Build Lean – Transforming construction using

Lean Thinking.

Course overview�n introduction – why the climate is right for Lean�n an overview of Lean – background and fundamentals�n lean in a construction context�n activities associated with Lean implementation�n taking the next steps.

Open courses


SABs facilitation workshop for Local Authorities

The Flood and Water Management Act introduces a range of responsibilities for Local Authorities around sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). In the future Lead Local Flood Authorities (Unitary and County Councils) will be responsible for SuDS Approval Bodies (SABs) that will evaluate and approve SuDS in all new developments and to adopt and maintain SuDS serving more than one property. Following future consultation the commencement of this part of the Flood and Water Management Act will introduce new opportunities and challenges for local authorities. There is now a need to develop the understanding, skills, processes and capacity within local authorities to ensure they are able to effectively resource and deliver these new requirements, while minimising future maintenance risks and delivering the best schemes possible for the local area.

Target audienceLead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) responsible for setting up SABs

and other stakeholder organisations including district authorities, the

Environment Agency, water companies, developers. The day should be

led by the LLFA, but they should endeavour to engage with as many local

stakeholders as possible.

Benefits of facilitationThe offer combines the practical experience of the facilitators and CIRIA’s

unique expertise in developing guidance and support for government,

industry and Local Authorities in the delivery of SuDS, including the

insights they have gained through developing good practice and supporting

government in the development of the National Standards.

This includes:�n providing tailored advice based on practical experience of SuDS

planning, design, construction and operation�n evaluating and negotiating SuDS proposals through the planning

process�n developing local SuDS guidance for planners and developers�n delivering training for Local Authorities staff on the technical aspects of

SuDS

Duration1 day

DatesIn-house delivery only

LocationIn-house at client premises

Fees£3500+VAT for up to 40 delegates.

DetailsTo book call CIRIA eventsTel: 020 7549 3322 Email: [email protected]: www.ciria.org/training

�n maximising amenity and biodiversity benefits from SuDS�n advising on adoption and maintenance of SuDS

Course overviewThe facilitation day will provide an overview of SuDS and the new

legislation, with detailed interactive sessions exploring how the key

requirements of the Act can be implemented within a specific Local

Authority area.

The process engages a range of relevant officers and stakeholders from

different services within county, district and unitary authorities and from

other stakeholder organisations to develop a shared understanding of

the implications of the new legislation and to begin scoping how the LLFA

might set up its SAB and the associated policies and processes.

This includes a particular focus on how the evaluation and approval

function might be delivered in coordination with existing planning

processes and how adoption and maintenance processes, which minimise

liabilities for Local Authorities, might be established.

Format of the dayThe format of the day can be tailored to specific requirements and the

facilitators are comfortable to accommodate any requirements on the day.

Presentations, facilitated discussions and group exercises will be structured

around these main topics:

�n overview and introduction to SuDS key requirements of the Flood and

Water Management Act�n evaluating and approving SuDS applications�n adoption and maintenance

Participants will be provided with a report summarising the outcomes

of the day, including a draft action plan for taking implementation of the

Act forward in a co-ordinated way, with options for further support in

delivering this.

Open courses


SuDS Foundation course delivered to Neath Port Talbot CBC

Environmental good practice on site course delivered to The Coal Authority

The organisationAs part of the Environment Directorate at Neath Port Talbot CBC,

the Highway Development Control Section deals with highway and

land drainage matters regarding planning applications.

The needWith the new Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and in particular

the set up of the new SuDS approval bodies (SABs) and use of SuDS

becoming mandatory in highway schemes, it was felt that a greater

understanding of the comprehensive approach to sustainable urban

drainage was required. This was especially so as staff had little or no

knowledge of the use of SuDS within a development framework.

The organisationThe Coal Authority works to protect the public and the environment

in coal mining areas. They manage the effects of past coal mining to

promote public safety and safeguard the landscape – now and for

future generations. The Coal Authority owns, on behalf of the country,

the vast majority of the coal in Great Britain, as well as former coal

mines. Established by Parliament in 1994, they have specific statutory

responsibilities associated with:

�n licensing coal mining operations in Britain�n handling subsidence damage claims that are not the responsibility

of licensed coalmine operators�n dealing with property and historic liability issues, such as treatment

of mine water discharges�n providing public access to information on past and present coal

mining operations�n providing a 24 hour call-out service for reported surface hazards.

Case studies

The solutionThe CIRIA course delivered an easy to understand approach that

allowed staff to see that the use of SuDS was not only to control the flow

of water but also to improve its quality. The presentation and interaction

throughout the day gave a relaxed attitude and provided staff with the

basic understanding of how SuDS should be approached from the first

principles. Staff enjoyed the course and have learnt much even in the

short period of time.

The needThe training was undertaken in-line with the requirements of their

environmental management system. Their employees manage contractors

undertaking works on behalf of the Coal Authority where there are

significant environmental risks. This could be, for example, building mine

water treatment schemes or undertaking remedial work following a

subsidence claim. The objective was to train the employees who manage

these contractors on what the environmental issues are and how they

must be dealt with.

The solutionThe training provided by CIRIA improved their knowledge by teaching

them what the environmental issues are on construction sites and how

to manage them. The CIRIA course met the objectives and was very well

received.

Case studies



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