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...
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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.
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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.
Most Read (News)
- Defra consult on Biodiversity Net Gain for Developments
- CL:AIRE publishes Asbestos in Soil Guidance - CAR-SOIL
- Latest SuRF International notes published
- Environment Agency releases State of Contaminated Land Report
- JIWG launch two decision supports tools to help industry working with asbestos in soil and construction & demolition materials
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National Brownfield Forum November 2019 Meeting - Notes available
The National Brownfield Forum November 2019 meeting notes now available to download here.January 2020 -
NICE publish guidelines for indoor air quality in residential buildings
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently published guidelines that cover indoor air quality in residential buildings. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of good...January 2020 -
Historic England publish guidelines on evaluating and recording Gasworks and redundant Gas Holders
Historic England has recently published "Gas Works and Redundant Gas Holders: Guidelines for their Evaluation and Recording". It is available to download here. The guidelines are designed to inform an...January 2020 -
EEA report on emerging chemical risks in Europe - PFAS
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has recently published a briefing summarising the known and potential risks to human health and the environment in Europe posed by persistent chemicals the per-...January 2020 -
Anniversary Conference videos are ready!
CL:AIRE is delighted to let you know that the videos from its 20th Anniversary Conference are now available to view by delegates and CL:AIRE members. 21 presentations were recorded, 18 from the...December 2019 -
Asbestos in Soil Training
With a hugely successful 2019 for CL:AIRE asbestos in soils training for land professionals, we are delighted to announce its 2020 classroom dates for CAR-SOIL and Non Licensed Work training (see...December 2019 -
Registration Open for CL:AIRE Members' Social Event in Bristol - 11 March 2020
CL:AIRE is pleased to be hosting an informal social event on Wednesday 11 March 2020 in Bristol for CL:AIRE Members and DoWCoP Qualified Persons.December 2019 -
Environment Agency update on land contamination risk management (LCRM)
In June 2019 the Environment Agency published on GOV.UK an update to the model procedures for the management of land contamination (CLR11). The EA requested feedback on the technical content and...December 2019 -
New Material Donor Sites at Corfe Mullen (D145) & Havant (D146)
Material Donor sites: D145 at Corfe Mullen has Topsoil for Gardens, Open Space, Verges, Allotments, Play Areas use. D146 at Havant has Subsoil with Ground Reports for Gardens, Open Space, Verges, Allotments,...December 2019 -
Natural capital for clean growth | Research Festival 2020 - University of Plymouth, 23 January 2020
The South West has a wealth of untapped potential as a natural resource centre with a national offer, particularly for emerging sectors. How can these assets be harnessed for clean...December 2019 -
Doug Laidler
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Doug Laidler has recently passed away. Doug was a hugely respected professional consultant working on land contamination matters for...December 2019 -
Registration Open for the Rushlight Show - 30 January 2020
The 11th Rushlight Show, kindly sponsored by Innovate UK, BEIS, Flanders Investment & Trade, Carbon Limiting Technologies, Granted Consultancy, Venner Shipley and London South Bank University is taking place on Thursday...December 2019 -
GeoCareers Fair, University of Plymouth, 26 February 2020
The Uni. of Plymouth School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences invites CL:AIRE Members to meet current students in relevant disciplines at this careers fair on the 26 February 2020...November 2019 -
CL:AIRE meets training milestone by training more than 1000 professionals in asbestos in soil related courses
CL:AIRE's successful asbestos in soil training courses go from strength to strength and have recently met a key milestone by training more than 1000 professionals in asbestos related courses in...November 2019 -
Final INSPIRATION bulletin published on a decision support tool to mitigate nutrients in drainage waters
CL:AIRE is pleased to announced the final INSPIRATION bulletin has been published, taking the total to 14. INSPIRATION Bulletin IB11 describes the development and application of a freely available decision support...November 2019 -
Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme Consultation Report Summary
In Spring 2019, CL:AIRE undertook an industry wide consultation to gather stakeholders feedback about a proposed development of a gas protection verification accreditation scheme. The scheme seeks to raise standards...November 2019 -
Registration closes Friday 1 November - CL:AIRE's 20th Anniversary Conference
CL:AIRE's 20th Anniversary Conference: Innovation, Efficiency & Standards is being held on 14th November 2019 at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. ...October 2019 -
CL:AIRE publishes new DoWCoP Bulletin on the Thames Tideway Chambers Wharf site
CL:AIRE is pleased to announce that a new DoWCoP Bulletin - Implementing the Waste Hierarchy at the Thames Tideway Chambers Wharf site (DoWCoP 1) is now available to download.October 2019 -
Entries open for Rushlight Awards 2019-20 - Closing date 30 November 2019
The Rushlight Awards 2019-20 are now open to entries! Entries close on 30 November 2019 and the Rushlight Awards Party will follow the Rushlight Show on Thursday 30 January 2020...October 2019 -
Soils in the SE Workshop 18 - 4 December 2019
Soil Treatment & Materials Recovery in the South East A workshop designed for developers, consultants, landowners, waste operators and regulators.October 2019 -
University of Plymouth - seeking industry input for new MSc Environmental Geochemistry Course
University of Plymouth are launching a new MSc Environmental Geochemistry taught masters programme for 2020/21.October 2019