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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Awareness of Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) by practitioners and their implementation in developments continues to increase steadily. Practical experience has led to a re-definition of best practice and a greater understanding of basic principles. It is important that practitioners not only have access to the best possible information, but also have the confidence to implement guidance and use SUDS within developments.
Following a successful SUDS training programme in 2006 and 2007, CIRIA (in partnership with Sustainable Drainage Associates) has added a number of new training venues around the UK and Ireland for 2008. Training is now available in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Dublin, Cork and Scotland.
There are four SUDS training modules: Introduction to SUDS; Designing SUDS; Planning and evaluating SUDS; and Maintenance and adoption of SUDS.
The modules are designed for all levels of knowledge from professionals new to SUDS through to professionals who have extensive knowledge and experience of sustainable drainage concepts. The training programme will enable practitioners to efficiently plan, design, construct and manage SUDS schemes within the relevant legal and regulatory framework. These events are lead by nationally recognised practitioners that have experience of implementing SUDS in a range of developments. Interactive course guidance will use a variety of learning styles to engage and inspire delegates and the modules will include a number of demonstrative group exercises and case studies.
Delegates may attend individual modules or a combination. Each is fully accredited for CIWEM and construction CPD schemes.
For further information about SUDS training in your area and to register, visit www.ciriatraining.com 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 or visit www.ciria.org/press.htm
Programme delivery
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.
Course tutors
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 500 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 20 books published per annum.