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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Awareness of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) by practitioners and their implementation in developments continues to increase steadily. Recent consultation exercises have identified a need for further training and expertise for decision makers and practitioners to build confidence and take-up of SUDS within developments.
In response to this CIRIA, in partnership with Sustainable Drainage Associates, has developed a training programme for 2007 to build on current SUDS guidance and assist with the dissemination and implementation of good practice.
The first module of a series of four events, Introduction to SUDS will take place in London on 16 January 2007.
Delegates will develop an understanding of the benefits and objectives of SUDS, appreciate the contribution of SUDS to sustainable development, gain an insight into the SUDS philosophy behind the SUDS management train, utilise SUDS guidance with confidence and understand the regulatory framework.
The events will be led by nationally recognised practitioners that have experience of implementing SUDS in a range of developments. This event is fully accredited for CIWEM and construction CPD schemes.
Other modules in the series include: Designing for SUDS, 20-21 February 2007; Planning and evaluating SUDS, 20 March 2007; and Maintenance and adoption of SUDS, 21 March 2007. For further information or to register for any of the forthcoming events, visit www.ciria.org/workshops.htm or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP. (T) 020 7549 3300; (F) 020 7253 0523; (E) enquiries@ciria.org
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For further press information, contact James Milne at the above postal address or email: press@ciria.org.
Training Sponsors: Hydro International, Interpave, Micro Drainage, NHBC
Both CIRIA and Sustainable Drainage Associates have a credible reputation for delivery of SUDS related training and projects, including the design of SUDS schemes and the production and dissemination of SUDS guidance.
Steve Wilson, Sustainable Drainage Associates – 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. He is co-author of CIRIA publication C582 Source control using constructed pervious surfaces and is lead author for CIRIA publication C609 SUDS hydraulic, structural and water quality advice relating to SUDS techniques.
Bob Bray, Sustainable Drainage Associates – Bob is a landscape architect, who has been prominent in the design, management and promotion of sustainable drainage since 1996, and developed an environmental approach to managing rainfall. He was responsible for the inception of SUDS guidance at South Gloucestershire Council and the design of two early SUDS ‘demonstration sites’ at Oxford and Hopwood motorway service areas. Bob has also designed SUDS for housing, schools, wildlife sites, commercial development and public parks.
He is co-author of SUDS hydraulic, structural and water quality advice and has contributed to The operation and maintenance of sustainable drainage systems (and associated costs) based on experiences gained from the two MSA’s
CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries. It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 700 subscribing organisations.Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 25 books published per annum.