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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CIRIA, in partnership with Sustainable Drainage Associates, has announced
two training workshops in London: Planning and evaluating SUDS, 20 March 2007;
and Maintenance and adoption of SUDS, 21 March 2007.
Those attending Planning and evaluating SUDS will gain an understanding of
how to influence the planning process in relation to SUDS, be able to confidently
discuss the information requirements for planning and design of SUDS and critically
appraise and evaluate the approaches taken to develop SUDS proposals. Worked
design examples will used to demonstrate good practice and assist with putting
the theory into practice.
Delegates taking part in Maintenance and adoption of SUDS will understand
how to prepare owners manuals including maintenance schedules, comply with
regulations when dealing with SUDS maintenance operations, understand the
regulatory framework and identify the most appropriate route for adoption
and maintenance. During the training, an example of a project in Sheffield
will be presented where public open space was used to manage runoff with open
SUDS wetlands and public open space. Money from development covers capital
and maintenance costs.
These 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.
For further information or to register for these 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
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
John Holmes, Solicitor
John is a planning and environmental law partner and is an acknowledged specialist
in his field. John has many years’ experience of the public sector and
advises on all aspects of planning and environmental law. He currently acts
for a number of public sector and major development clients.
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 twenty five books published per annum.