Brownfield management - what is new?
This event will explore recent opportunities and challenges to contaminated land professionals in the UK. It will also discuss issues that are still concerning industry and how we could do better.
Fees
Free for LACL and BRMF members
£99+VAT for non members
Background
2016 is fast developing into an ‘interesting’ year for many contaminated land professionals. Issues such as the impact of more frequent extreme weather incidents, new developments on technical approaches (e.g. site investigation), the proposed emphasis on ‘brownfield first’ planning policy, the discussions related to releasing brownfield land on green belts, etc. are all likely to affect the way that contaminated sites are going to be managed in the future.
In order to make the most of these opportunities and tackle problems, contaminated land professionals needs to be updated not just on technical issues, but also need to understand recent developments in the regulatory and legal worlds.
Why attend
This seminar will :
- discuss the implications of recent case law and other legal matters;
- highlight technical and financial opportunities for contaminated land professionals and how to make the most of these;
- explore how new initiatives e.g. the proposed ‘brownfield first’ planning policy could affect how contaminated sites are managed;
- explore ways and areas where the contaminated land community could do better;
- showcase what is good practice;
- provide opportunities to network with regulators, clients and other professional advisors.
Who should attend
Clients, developers, house builders, local authorities, contactors, consultants, regulators and insurers.
Programme
| 10.00 |
Registration |
| 10.30 |
Chairman’s introduction
Paul Nathanail, Land Quality Management |
| 10.45 |
Contaminated land - some current Issues and perspectives
Gavin Allsopp & Steve Moreby, National House Building Council |
| 11.10 |
Contaminated land – an update on the the legal perspective
Fiona Ross, Pinsent Masons
|
| 11.30 |
Implications of proposed planning changes for brownfield development
Richard Blyth, Royal Town Planning Institute |
11.50 |
Update on asbestos from soil
Joanne Kwan, CIRIA |
12.10 |
What does insurance do that a good consultant or engineer can’t?
Mathew Hussey, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co |
12.35 |
Discussion |
12.55 |
Lunch |
13.30 |
Workshops (site investigations, risk assessment, remediation, redevelopment) |
14.50 |
Tea |
15.20 |
Reporting and discussion |
| 15.50 |
Close |
When
10 May 2016
10.30 - 15.50 (registration from 10.00)
Where
CIRIA offices, Griffin Court
15 Long Lane
London, EC1A 9PN
Booking
If you are unable to book online contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300. Your completed booking form can be returned by post or email to Patrick Williams.