A good practice guide for development of previously used sites for open green space and creative schemes (RP919)
This project will provide guidance to help construction professionals recognise the benefits of sensitively adapting previously developed sites for good quality and accessible open green space.
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Abandoned mine workings manual (RP940)
This project will develop a new publication to replace SP32 Construction over abandoned mine workings, published by CIRIA in 1984.
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Addressing crime and disorder through planning and design (RP937)
This project will examine how planners and designers of our built environment can respond to the issues arising from threats to our social well-being and infrastructure, focusing upon public places and major transport hubs and other public areas such as shopping centres.
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Conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in civil engineering projects - a guide to good practice (RP944)
This project will produce an easy-to-use guide on the techniques that support the enhancement and conservation of biological diversity within large civil infrastructure projects.
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European Marine Sand and Gravel Group - EMSAGG (RP908)
EMSAGG is an international group made up of organisations spanning an area of interest from the Atlantic to the Baltic. CIRIA acts as secretariat to coordinate meetings and produce the group's bulletin.
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Guidance on retrofitting surface water management measures (RP922)
This project will further develop and enhance (UK and overseas) research, guidance and initiatives it will provide generic good practice to address the challenges of improving existing surface water infrastructure and support regeneration.
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Large trees in the urban environment - a design and management guide (RP939)
It is becoming very clear that long-lived large trees alongside other green infrastructure have an important role to play in the urban environment for the many benefits they bring.
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Lean Construction Guide (RP926)
This project will produce a guide that provides an overview of lean construction and associated processes and techniques.
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Major hazards in construction (CON183)
This project aims to improve the understanding of major hazards, the effectiveness of current control measures and the need for further action to improve management of risks.
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Mapping carbon initiatives (RP920)
This project aims to develop a simple web-based database that signposts carbon and energy-related initiatives relevant to the built environment.
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Noise and vibration issues in urban development (RP772)
Produce guidance that addresses noise and vibration issues when building new infrastructure or undertaking developments next to infrastructure.
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Pan-European infrastructure for management of marine and ocean geological and geophysical data (Geo-Seas) (CON177)
This project aims to build and deploy a unified marine geo-scientific data infrastructure within Europe that will affect a data grid.
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Planning for SUDS - making it happen (RP784)
Development of non-technical guidance for spatial planners, and urban designers primarily at local authorities.
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ProCeSS: Process Envelopes for Cement-based stabilisation/Solidification (CON136)
This project aims to develop process envelopes for generic S/S of the most common or problematic residual waste types and gain a better understanding of contaminant immobilisation mechanisms and longterm performance.
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SAFEGROUNDS Learning Network (RP925)
A forum for developing and disseminating good practice guidance on the management of contaminated land on nuclear and defence sites in the UK.
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SD:SPUR Learning Network (RP924)
A network for developing and disseminating good practice on the sustainable management of materials and decommissioning wastes arising from nuclear sites.
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Setting-out for modern methods of construction - a companion guide (CON170)
This project will develop a setting-out procedures companion guide that focuses on modern methods of construction and off-site manufacturing.
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SHINE - The learning network for sustainable healthcare buildings (RP914)
CIRIA is one of delivery partners of the SHINE network that aims to accelerate the implementation of sustainable practices on healthcare practices.
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Sustainable Drainage Systems - promoting good practice (RP752)
This project includes the development of a SUDS website, a biannual newsletter and the external dissemination of SUDS good practice though affiliation with a technical journalist.
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Sustainable procurement in construction (RP943)
This project will review the processes and procurement techniques available, include case studies, and relate to the forthcoming British Standard.
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Transport infrastructure drainage (CART) (RP941)
This project will produce a good practice guidance document which covers key aspects of design, appropriate standards, construction for new works and renewals, condition appraisal and remedial treatment of infrastructure drainage for a number of different drainage assets within the overall drainage system.
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Update of environmental good practice (and accompanying pocket book) (RP928)
This project will produce a third edition of CIRIA's Environmental good practice site guide and pocket book.
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Update of Working with wildlife training pack (RP915)
Project to provide guidance for construction professionals to understand and implement good practice in relation to wildlife and construction projects.
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Web-based training on contaminated land (RP785)
This project will provide web-based training material on assessment and management of risk associated with contaminated land.
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