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
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
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
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE Membership
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.
Gas Protection Verification Scheme (GPVS)
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.
Definition of Waste Code of Practice
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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NQMS for Land Contamination Management
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.

 

Conference Videos and Special Publication

Conference Videos

  • Videos of the presentations from the 20th Anniversary Conference are now available to view by delegates and CL:AIRE members. 21 presentations were recorded, 18 from the two parallel sessions plus the 2 keynote speakers and the Chairman's welcome.
  • Please note that in order to watch the videos you will need to login to your account on the CL:AIRE website and your account should be created using your member organisation email address. If you think your account does not have the correct permissions to view the videos, please contact us via the Help Desk.
  • Once logged in, go to Knowledge Centre > Videos & Podcasts > Innovation, Efficiency & Standards - CL:AIRE 20th Anniversary Conference to view all the videos.
  • Three presentations without video have their slides available to download, also for delegates and CL:AIRE Members only (once logged in).

 Special Publication

  • A Special Publication from the 20th Anniversary Conference has been compiled and is now available to download by delegates and employees of Principal and Supporter Member organisations. 20 papers are included, 18 from the two parallel sessions (1 - sustainable soil reuse and the Definition of Waste Code of Practice & 2 - technology and innovation in site investigation and remediation) plus the 2 keynote speakers.
  • You will need to login to your account on the CL:AIRE website to download the publication (your account should be created using your member organisation email address). If you think your account does not have the correct permissions, please contact us via the Help Desk.

 

Presentation List Video Available Paper in Special Publication
Keynote: CL:AIRE - The 20 Year Story - Steve Edgar, VertaseFLI Y Y
Keynote: Communicating Geoscience - Professor Paul Nathanail, LQM Y Y
SUSTAINABLE SOILS & DOWCOP SESSION    
The use of intelligent plant to plan and control complex materials management on construction sites - James Cartwright, GeoStream UK Y Y
The Avenue Former Coking Works Remediation and Regeneration Project (1999-2018) / Verification and DoWCoP - Martin Westwood, Jacobs N, but slides are available here Y
Maximising the Sustainable Re-use of Landfill Materials on Brownfield Sites using DoWCoP - George Evans, Soilfix Y Y
Creating a circular economy and future urban mining in Belgium - Marc  Dillen, Grondbank & Tracimat Y Y
Soils Manufacture - FAB Soil - Mark Fitzsimons & Kate Schofield, University of Plymouth Y Y
A QP’s perspective on DoWCoP: the good, the bad and the ugly - Liz Gray, Atkins Y Y
Sustainability benefits and the value added of recycling excavated site materials - Paul Bardos, r3 Environmental Technology Ltd Y Y
INNOVATION SESSION    
Debunking myths about sustainable remediation - Jonathan Smith, Shell Global Solutions (UK) Y Y
Lessons learned from biodiversity net gain and opportunities for managing complex legacy sites - Tom Butterworth, WSP Y N
The Conceptual Site Model – the building block of sustainable remediation - Alan Thomas & Kevin Leahy, ERM Y Y
New physics for mapping old problems – Tim Grossey, RSK Y N
Innovative LNAPL monitoring and modelling to aid design and delivery of remediation at an operational manufacturing site in the Midlands - David Holmes & Giacomo Maini, Ecologia Y Y
Restoration of chlorinated solvent contaminated groundwater sites: The Value of Information Challenge - Gary Wealthall, Geosyntec N, but slides are available here Y
Recent advances in Subgrade Biogeochemical Reactor technology - Jeff Gamlin and Claudio Albano, Jacobs Y Y
Remediation of aquitards - Jim Wragg, Geosyntec N, but slides are available  here Y
Looking forward for ground gas risk assessment - a new screening approach - Steve Wilson, EPG Y Y
Characterisation and risk management of PFAS in UK context - Ian Ross, Arcadis Y Y
Use of colloidal activated carbon for the treatment of PFAS contamination - Gareth Leonard, Regenesis Y Y
Low temperature thermal desorption of PFAS - Jeff Gamlin, Jacobs Y Y
Developing a new treatment technology for destroying PFAS (DE-FLUOROTM) - Rick Parkman, AECOM Y Y

 

  1. ESS Expo 2026 visitor registration opens

     June 2026
    The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), the UK’s largest environmental event, has announced that visitor registration is now open for its 2026 edition, taking place 16-17 September at...
  2. GPVS application window opens 1 August 2026

    GPVS application window opens 1 August 2026

     June 2026
    The next Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window opens on 1 August and closes 30 September 2026. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist Grade...
  3. Environment Agency publishes voluntary remediation advice service for contaminated land and groundwater

    Environment Agency publishes voluntary remediation advice service for contaminated land and groundwater

     June 2026
    The Environment Agency has produced guidance on its new voluntary remediation advice service for those that wish to receive more detailed site-specific regulatory advice where land contamination has impact on...
  4. NORAC and JIWG publishes an overview of new technical guidance on asbestos air monitoring on brownfield remediation sites

     June 2026
    National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC) and Joint Industry Working Group Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition Materials (JIWG) has published a new Technical Guidance Series document providing an...
  5. Contamination & Land Remediation Expo is coming to the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 September

    Contamination & Land Remediation Expo is coming to the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 September

     May 2026
    Part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), the Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) will bring together 2,800+ professionals from across the contamination, remediation, and geoenvironmental...
  6. CL:AIRE TRG Annual Report 2025 and new ECP

     May 2026
    CL:AIRE has now published the 2025 Technology and Research Group (TRG) Annual Report and it is available to download. The TRG is also pleased to welcome a new Early Career...
  7. SURRI publishes useful series of podcasts about preparing EU project proposals

    SURRI publishes useful series of podcasts about preparing EU project proposals

     May 2026
    The European Project SURRI (Sustainable Remediation of Radionuclide Impacts on Land and Critical Materials Recovery) has published a series of podcasts to understand more about EU project proposal building. They...
  8. ISO draft international standard on determination of inorganic arsenic species in soils has been published for comment

    ISO draft international standard on determination of inorganic arsenic species in soils has been published for comment

     May 2026
    ISO DIS 25251 Soil Quality - Determination of inorganic arsenic species in soils and soil-like materials has been published for comment. Comments should be submitted to Joanna Macnamara by 10 July 2026.
  9. POST publishes research briefing on Nature-based flood and drought resilience

    POST publishes research briefing on Nature-based flood and drought resilience

     May 2026
    The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) has published a research briefing on Nature-based flood and drought resilience. The POSTnote outlines the evidence, challenges and benefits for implementing catchment scale...
  10. Land Remediation Pathfinder Scheme - expressions of interest closing soon

    Land Remediation Pathfinder Scheme - expressions of interest closing soon

     April 2026
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced an Expression of Interest opportunity for the Land Remediation Pathfinder Scheme (LRPS). LRPS is a £80 million pilot scheme funded by Defra...
  11. Publication of MCERTS performance standard for rapid measurement techniques for the chemical testing of soil

    Publication of MCERTS performance standard for rapid measurement techniques for the chemical testing of soil

     April 2026
    On 27 April 2026, the Environment Agency published new guidance called MCERTS: performance standard for rapid measurement techniques for the chemical testing of soil. The guidance describes the certification process...
  12. The Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) - last call for nominations from land remediation industry

    The Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) - last call for nominations from land remediation industry

     April 2026
    The Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (the EMMAs) will take place on Wednesday 16 September on the first evening of Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo). The EMMAs...
  13. New CL:AIRE Research Bulletin (RB22) published on legacy wastes in the coastal zone

    New CL:AIRE Research Bulletin (RB22) published on legacy wastes in the coastal zone

     April 2026
    CL:AIRE is pleased to publish a new research bulletin RB22: Legacy Wastes in the Coastal Zone which is available to download here. Legacy Wastes in the Coastal Zone: Environmental Risks and Management...
  14. EPA Ireland consults on developing national guidance for brownfield soil and stone by-product material

     April 2026
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland has published a position paper for consultation as part of the development of national guidance for brownfield soil and stone by-product material. The guidance...
  15. UK Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee publishes its PFAS report

    UK Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee publishes its PFAS report

     April 2026
    The UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee has now published its report Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) following its inquiry and call for evidence in April 2025.
  16. National Brownfield Forum March 2026 meeting notes now published

    National Brownfield Forum March 2026 meeting notes now published

     April 2026
    The National Brownfield Forum March 2026 meeting notes have now been published and are available to download here.
  17. Defra consults on BNG and targeted exemptions for brownfield residential developments

    Defra consults on BNG and targeted exemptions for brownfield residential developments

     April 2026
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is consulting on a possible exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) for certain residential developments on brownfield land. Further information is available here.
  18. HSE launches consultation on Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

    HSE launches consultation on Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

     April 2026
    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) and it is now open for comments. The consultation seeks...
  19. Phase 2 of DoE Industry Profiles project is now complete

    Phase 2 of DoE Industry Profiles project is now complete

     March 2026
    A project to update 15 of the Department of Environment (DoE) series of 47 industry profiles has now finished with funding from the Environment Agency, Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental...
  20. Defra publishes Land Use Framework for England

    Defra publishes Land Use Framework for England

     March 2026
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the Land Use Framework for England. It sets out how England can use its land more effectively. The Framework has...
  21. CL:AIRE connects the industry: Bristol networking evening sets the scene for summer event

     March 2026
    CL:AIRE hosted another successful members' networking event, this time in Bristol at Racks Bar and Kitchen. The evening brought together professionals from across the sector for relaxed, informal conversation. CL:AIRE Members...