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Designing SUDS

24/25 February 2009, Limerick

Background

Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) are arguably one of the most significant developments in urban drainage in many years. Awareness by practitioners and their implementation in developments is steadily increasing. 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.

These training modules have been developed in partnership with EPG, McCloy Consulting and Robert Bray Associates to complement current regulations and the latest SUDS guidance (The SUDS manual). The training programme will enable practitioners to efficiently plan, design, construct and manage SUDS schemes in accordance with best practice guidance and the relevant legal and regulatory framework.

Who should attend

The training modules are designed for all levels of knowledge from less experienced professionals fairly new to SUDS through to professionals who have extensive knowledge and experience of sustainable drainage concepts. The training will be relevant to:

• clients
• highway authorities
• landscape architects
• architects
• consulting engineers
• developers
• contractors
• environmental regulators
• local authorities
• sewerage undertakers
• planners
• manufacturers and suppliers

Content and format of training

This module introduces basic design information to reinforce current SUDS guidance and regulatory framework. The first day of the module will cover elementary design principles and the second day will develop these concepts to an advanced level and discuss the construction process. Delegates should have a basic understanding of hydrology and basic drainage design theory. A handout on this will be provided. Delegates should also be familiar with the SUDS approach and basic drainage design theory.

Programme (09:00-17:00 both days)

Day 1	SUDS Design
	Introduction to SUDS and design guidance
	Setting the design criteria and the design process
	Designing for amenity and safety
	Designing for construction and maintenance
	Information required for SUDS design
	Worked example
Day 2	SUDS design worked example
	The SUDS design process
	Worked example Stage 1 - outline drainage proposals Stage 2 - SUDS component design
	Comparison of what was actually done and also what was modelled

This training event is offered with an optional evening meal on Day 1

Venue

Limerick

Further information

If you are a registered CITB construction skills employer you may be able to claim a CITB
grant for attendees on this course. Please contact your local Company Development
Advisor for further information.

CPD

CIRIA recommends this workshop for up to 12 hours towards CPD requirements with the ICE, CIOB RICS, CIBSE & IstructE.

Terms and Conditions

For non-member registrations, your booking will be confirmed once payment has been received. Bookings must be accompanied by a cheque payable to CIRIA or credit card details.

Confirmation of your booking will be sent out by CIRIA two weeks prior to the event.

Cancellations

Any booking fee paid will not be refunded unless written confirmation is received at least 10 working days before the event, substitute delegates are welcome.

CIRIA reserves the right to vary the programme and cancel the event in case of insufficient bookings.

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