The future of sustainable soil management in construction
Join this virtual conference on sustainable soil management for construction projects.
Background
Most construction projects generate surplus soil. There is general industry consensus that soil is a valuable asset which supports a wide range of ecosystem services. However, managing soil sustainably can be difficult and expensive.
Several consultation papers on environmental policy, regulations, and taxes have been published recently outlining the government’s vision and commitment to improving the environment. Although these papers don’t all explicitly mention soil, soil will inevitably play a key role in helping the government achieve its environmental targets.
The proposed changes in planning, biodiversity net gain, brownfield redevelopment regulations, and policy will also create challenges and opportunities in soil management practice. Construction professionals therefore need to be informed and prepared for these changes to manage soil in their projects more sustainably.
This event will explore the soil-related issues that practitioners have, how the industry thinks recent proposed government changes in environmental policy and regulations are likely to affect the way they manage soil, and how they can manage soil more sustainably in the future.
Get involved
CIRIA’s Soil Community of Practice (CoP) is a forum for construction professionals to share good soil management. For more information, please contact Joanne Kwan.
Special offer
All attendees will qualify for a 20% discount off Sustainable management of surplus soil and aggregates from construction (C809) for a limited period. The promotional code will be communicated with the joining instructions pre-event.
Sponsorship opportunities
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tam Simmons.
Why attend
- Hear how current soil-related regulations and proposed changes may affect the way that soil is managed in construction projects.
- Explore how planning conditions could help practitioners manage soil more sustainably.
- Discover how to manage soil when developing challenging sites including former landfills.
- Discuss practical issues when managing soil on site.
- Learn how soil can enhance biodiversity on construction sites.
- Earn valuable CPD.
Who should attend
Clients; housebuilders; developers; landowners; consultants; contractors; local authorities; regulators including EA, NIEA, NRW and SEPA; soil, landscape, SuDS and biodiversity specialists; and academics.
When
Thursday 23 October 2025
10:00 – 13:00
Programme
10:00 Welcome and introduction
Cecilia MacLeod, Co-Founder and Managing Director,
Anthera Remediation Technologies
10:10 Introduction to the OEP, our Environmental Improvement Plan Progress
Reports and developing interest in soil and brownfield land
Darren Watson, Principal Environmental Analyst, The Office for
Environmental Protection
10:30 Cornwall Council's sustainable soils journey
Adam Birchall, Head of Planning and Housing Policy, Cornwall Council
10:50 Alternative compliance: developing in-house codes of practice
Tracey Westbury, Director, Westbury Environmental
11:10 Interactive discussion and Q&A
11:30 Coffee break
11:40 Practical issues dealing with soil on site
Jack Holliday, Remediation Manager, St James St William, part of
Berkeley Group
12:00 Developing challenging sites including former landfills
Andrew Garrity, Technical Associate Director, E3P
12:20 The industry’s approach to soil and biodiversity
Joanne Kwan, Senior Research Manager, CIRIA
12:40 Interactive discussion and Q&A
13:00 Closing remarks
Fees
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Early bird
Until 29 August 2025 |
Regular fee
From 30 August 2025 |
| CIRIA members and Soil Community of Practice members* |
£135 + VAT |
£210 + VAT |
Local authorities**
One discounted place per organisation |
Discounted place: £100 + VAT
Additional places: £135 + VAT |
Discounted place: £150 + VAT
Additional places: £210 + VAT |
| Non-members |
£175 + VAT |
£250 + VAT |
*Boughton, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, RSK Group, and Westbury Environmental
**Complete and return the booking form to Charlotte Draper.
Booking
Please sign in or create an account to register online for this event.
If you are experiencing issues registering online, please complete and return the booking form to Charlotte Draper.
Alternatively please contact us on 07933 181 765 or email our Customer Services team.
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