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.
CL:AIRE leads a national programme of technical and core-skills training initiatives that are guided by industry requirements, and produced in collaboration with key stakeholders and specialists.
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.
The National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management (NQMS) is being developed by the Land Forum to provide visible identification of documents that have been checked for quality.
Most Read (News)
- CL:AIRE publishes Asbestos in Soil Guidance - CAR-SOIL
- Latest SuRF International notes published
- JIWG launch two decision supports tools to help industry working with asbestos in soil and construction & demolition materials
- New Research Bulletin (RB19) Published
- Environment Agency releases State of Contaminated Land Report
CL:AIRE is seeking to appoint a full-time Geo/Environmental Professional to be based in Reading.
CL:AIRE is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which develops best practice guidance, improves industry performance and promotes the work of its members.
The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of CL:AIRE’s expanding Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice (DoW CoP) initiative. This position will offer the successful candidate a unique position and experience within the land management industry.
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SiLC Annual Forum, 19 April, London
Please find below details of the 2018 SiLC Annual Forum, which is taking place on Thursday 19 April at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London. This half day seminar...March 2018 -
New CL:AIRE Case Study Bulletin: SEREBAR – A Review of 11 Years of Operation
The SEquential REactive BARrier (SEREBAR) Groundwater Treatment system is a Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB), which was constructed on a former gasworks site in 2003. The SEREBAR project forms one of...March 2018 -
Monitoring well utility in a DNAPL source zone area - Journal Publication
The following paper has been published from the SABRE Site research test cell and as "gold open access" can be downloaded for free at the doi link below: McMillan,...March 2018 -
Survey - The future of resource recovery in the UK
The Resource Recovery from Waste (RRfW) network would be grateful if you could complete a survey on how you see the future of resource recovery in the UK. Participation...March 2018 -
SustRem 2018, 30-31 October 2018 Sao Paulo, Brazil : Call for Abstracts
The 5th International Sustainable Remediation Conference (SustRem), will be held for the first time in Latin America in partnership with EKOS BRASIL. The call for abstracts is now...March 2018 -
Asbestos Awareness in soil e-learning course - great uptake by industry
CL:AIRE is delighted with the uptake of its recently launched asbestos awareness in soil elearning course. The training is approximately 5 hours long and the content covers what is required...March 2018 -
CAR-SOIL Training Courses Dates announced at new venues
CL:AIRE is delighted to announce another four CAR-SOIL training courses at new venues including: Belfast, Nottingham, Newcastle and Exeter. 15th May 2018 - Belfast 19th June 2018 - NottinghamMarch 2018
New guidance added to WALL
The Development of Land Affected by Contamination: A Guide for Developers, version 3 published on 3rd May 2017 by Welsh Local Government, Natural Resources Wales & Welsh Government has...March 2018
Vertase FLI Lld acquires QDS Contracting Limited
Vertase FLI Ltd is pleased to announce it has acquired a majority of the trade and assets of QDS Contracting Limited following it going into administration. They have formed a...March 2018
National Planning Policy Framework - Consultation
The draft revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation has been released, further details are available by following this link.March 2018
NICOLE's European Asbestos in Soil Review 2018
The NICOLE working group on asbestos in soil has been established to better understand how asbestos in soil is investigated, remediated, managed, and regulated across Europe with a view to...March 2018
Possible Revision to BS 10175 - Have your say
BSI is required to require all standards at a 5-yearly intervals, therefore BS 10175:2011 should have been carried out in 2016 but this was delayed because of the necessary changes...February 2018
Changes in CL:AIRE's Technology & Research Group
CL:AIRE is very fortunate to be supported by its Technology & Research Group, comprising 15 volunteers who are high calibre renowned experts in their field. The TRG takes a key...February 2018
Groundwater Quality Conference GQ2019, 9-12 September 2019, Liège, Belgium - First Announcement
Keep the 9-12 September 2019 free! The 10th International Groundwater Quality Conference (GQ 2019) is returning to Europe and will be held in Liège (Belgium).February 2018
The Waste Authority of Panama has issued five tenders
The Waste Authority of Panama has issued five tenders for the rehabilitation of a rubbish dump across the country. The requirements are as follows: design and build a landfill site develop the necessary...February 2018 New Documents Added to WALL - Soil Screening Values for Assessing Ecological Risk
Two new documents and an excel spreadsheet tool on soil screening values for assessing ecological risk, have been published by the Environment Agency in November 2017 and recently added to...January 2018
CL:AIRE launches 2018 training course in Verification of Gas Protection Systems
The 2018 training course dates for Verification of Gas Protection Membranes have just been announced. They are all in Doncaster to make use of a purpose built training and membrane...January 2018
CL:AIRE launches industry first Asbestos in Soil Awareness e-Learning course for Groundworkers
This unique and industry-leading Asbestos in Soil Awareness e-Learning training course, which has been designed to meet the requirements of Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012),...January 2018
Draft ISO Standard "Soil Quality - Field Soil Description" published for comment
Draft International Standard ISO DIS 21577 - "Soil quality — Field soil description" has been published for comment. Comments should be submitted to the Secretary of BSI committee EH4, jessy.mathew@bsigroup.com...January 2018 Draft International Standard on "Guidance on methods for measuring greenhouse gases and ammonia fluxes " has been published for comment
Draft International Standard ISO DIS 20951 "Soil quality - Guidance on methods for measuring greenhouse gases (CO2, N2O, CH4) and ammonia (NH3) fluxes between soil and the atmosphere" has been...January 2018
Defra consultation on Invasive Non-native Species opens
Defra is seeking views on a regime to enforce the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation in England and Wales. Consultation closes 3rd April 2018. Further information is available: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-environment-policy/invasive-non-native-species-enforcement/...January 2018