CL:AIRE is a UK charity committed to providing a valuable service for all those involved in sustainable land reuse.
We develop training resources, disseminate information and act as a credible resource for all stakeholders, ensuring we remain at the cutting-edge of best practice and innovation.
Improving efficiency & raising standards
Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP), National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Affected by Contamination (NQMS), Asbestos in Soil, SuRF...
Supporting our Members
Find out about the benefits of becoming a CL:AIRE Principal or Supporter Member:- Member discounts, Networking, Working Groups, ...
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE works with its Members to raise awareness and pursue shared objectives in land, water and environmental management by collecting strategic industry information and developing industry initiatives that improve efficiency and save money.
The GPVS seeks to raise standards in membrane inspection, verification and reporting and provide confidence that risks associated with ground gases have been adequately managed.
The Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP) provides a clear, consistent and efficient process which enables the reuse of excavated materials on-site or their movement between sites.
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The National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management (NQMS) is developed by the National Brownfield Forum to provide visible identification of documents that have been checked for quality.
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CL:AIRE launches DoW CoP Insight Service
Managing the application of the DoW CoP on large or complex projects at planning stage, especially mixed site uses, phased works, or multiple redline boundaries presents both challenges and significant...December 2023 -
CL:AIRE 2024 training course calendar is now live
CL:AIRE is delighted to be publishing its 2024 training course dates for its existing courses. In addition, CL:AIRE is launching a new course "Practical aspects of ground gas, vapour and...December 2023 -
GPVS next application window opening 1 January 2024
The Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window will be opening on 1 January 2024 and close 29 February 2024. The application window will be open to Technician Grade...December 2023 -
European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2024 - invitations for abstract submissions
CL:AIRE is pleased to be helping convene a session at next years European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly. As such, an invitation for abstract submissions is extended for the session...December 2023 -
Request for high-resolution photographs for upcoming CL:AIRE publications
CL:AIRE is currently developing a number of technical publications related to soil remediation and management. We are looking for assistance from our members and subscribers in providing recent, high-resolution photographs...December 2023 -
Concawe publishes sustainable remediation report and ten case studies
Concawe has published a new report called Case Studies and Analysis of Sustainable Remediation Techniques and Technologies. The report aims to fill in a recognised gap in the provision of detailed...November 2023 -
GWSDAT V3.2 released
The latest version of the GroundWater Spatiotemporal Data Analysis Tool (GWSDAT) has just been released. The GWSDAT has been...November 2023 -
Environment Agency consults on street works arisings
The Environment Agency has published a consultation on the replacement of its current Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 211. This consultation seeks industry feedback on two new proposed RPSs, which will...October 2023 -
Defra publishes outcome of waste carrier, broker and dealer system reforms
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently published the outcome of the waste carrier, broker and dealer system reforms. A summary of the responses that Government received,...October 2023 -
Important notice: DoW CoP price rise
To support the continued development and management of the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) programme, including the introduction of new customer initiatives such as the next-generation User...October 2023 -
OEP publishes a review of the implementation of environmental assessment regimes in England
The Office of Environmental Protection (OEP) has carried out a programme of work looking in detail at the implementation of three regimes in place to assess the environmental effects of...October 2023 -
SuRF-UK publishes Introduction to Sustainable Remediation Bulletin
SuRF-UK is delighted to publish the next bulletin in its series. This bulletin is titled "Introduction to Sustainable Remediation" and introduces the concepts of sustainable remediation and some of the...October 2023 -
Government confirms new timetable for Biodiversity Net Gain
The Government has set out the new timetable for new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments with respect to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Further information is available...October 2023 -
Update to CL:AIRE Register of Materials
CL:AIRE’s Register of Materials has been updated to make it easily accessible on all devices. The Register is designed to maximise the reuse of materials in...September 2023 -
Updated Welsh Guidance - Development of Land Affected by Contamination: A Guide for Developers
The Development of Land Affected by Contamination: A Guide for Developers (version 4) was published in September 2023 by the Welsh Local Government Association, Natural Resources Wales & Welsh Government. ...September 2023 -
SiLC launches Climate Change and Sustainability Sub-group
Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) has recently launched a Climate Change & Sustainability Sub-group to embed sustainability and climate resilience into the development of not just post-industrialised brownfield land, but...September 2023 -
Lords Built Environment Select Committee publishes report - Impact of Environmental Regulations on Development
The Lords Built Environment Select Committee has recently published its report "The impact of environmental regulations on development" following its inquiry earlier in the year. The report is available along...September 2023 -
Environment Agency updates position statement on land contamination pilot trials and small-scale remediation schemes (RPS 215)
The Environment Agency has reviewed and updated Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 215. This RPS applies when people want to: remediate existing land contamination or a new pollution incident carry out a site-specific remediation trial It...September 2023 -
SEPA revises the list of substances classed as hazardous to groundwater in Scotland
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Scottish Government undertook a consultation in 2021 on "Protecting Scotland’s groundwater from pollution". Although SEPA is not yet in a position to implement...September 2023 -
Almost time for AquaConSoil in Prague
AquaConSoil - International Conference on Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources - takes place on 11-15 September 2023 in Prague. CL:AIRE is participating in the conference through...August 2023 -
Launch of the agenda for Contamination & Land Remediation Expo 2023
Not long to wait for Contamination & Land Remediation Expo, taking place on 13-14 September at NEC, Birmingham! The conference programme is now available and Jonathan Atkinson, Technical Director at CL:AIRE...August 2023