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Newly revised Culverts training available

29/01/2020

Newly revised Culverts, screen and outfall CPD training course press release

Culvert screen and outfall manual C786

13/12/2019

New CIRIA culvert, screen and outfall manual replaces two previous guidance documents, CIRIA C689 Culvert design and operation guide and the Environment Agency Trash and security screen guide and reflects the significant changes that have occurred in

Asbestos Site Aid app for site workers

09/12/2019

CIRIA has developed a mobile app, the first of its kind, to help teams to access relevant guidance particularly while on site.

Delivering better water management guidance

25/11/2019

The guide reviews and showcases good planning policies necessary to deliver better environmental, social and economic outcomes, guiding practitioners through the processes that underpin their delivery.

Use of drone technology in managing assets

11/04/2019

New CIRIA guidance for clients, asset managers and those providing asset management services to better understand how drone technology can be used within their organisations to improve their asset management capability.

Working with Wildlife app available to download

01/03/2019

The new Working with Wildlife mobile app is designed to provide those working in construction with practical advice on how to manage a range of protected species commonly encountered on construction sites.

Do One Thing for Biodiversity

01/03/2019

The 2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge is now open for entries. Rise up and Do One Thing to enhance biodiversity.

Biodiversity Net Gain - new guidance available

18/02/2019

Biodiversity Net Gain is development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. Three leading industry bodies - CIEEM, IEMA and CIRIA have collaborated with a range of sector stakeholders to produce new guidance on how to achieve this.

New CIRIA guide for Tower crane foundation and tie design

06/02/2019

The new Eurocode compliant guide aims to help both designers and contractors understand the issues related to the safe use of tower cranes and design to industry good practice guidance.

General fixings guidance on selection and whole-life management C777

29/01/2019

This publication combines a wealth of technical knowledge about fixings and explores management approaches to the different activities involved. A risk-based management approach to the subject is explained, to underpin response to the technical an

Management of safety-critical fixings guidance C778

25/01/2019

Fixings are widely used in construction and include those that are safety-critical and non safety-critical. The body of case studies in this guide provides evidence that incorrect performance of safety-critical fixings can contribute to structural

New CIRIA guide cracks the Eurocode for concrete

29/10/2018

New Eurocode compliant guide is aimed at designers and contractors to help them understand why early age cracking occurs, recognise the influencing factors, and understand when cracking is most likely.

Grouting for dams C774

15/10/2018

The guidance will provide a UK reference STD, in the form of comprehensive good practice guidance on grouting in dams applicable to both reservoir embankments, levees & other such water retention structures.

And the winners of the #BIGAwards 2018 are...

19/09/2018

Announcing the 2018 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards winners

Industry endorse susdrain – the heart of the sustainable drainage community

04/09/2018

susdrain, the UK’s hub for sustainable drainage professionals, has confirmed industry backing for another two years. Gathering support from an impressive 31 cross-sector organisations including, the Environment Agency, Welsh Government and Scottish E

BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2018 shortlist revealed

25/07/2018

BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards 2018 shortlist revealed

Rock netting systems – design,installation and whole-life management

03/07/2018

This guide provides a standardised ‘whole life approach to help asset owners develop and refine examination processes through detailed guidance on how to monitor and maintain rock netting systems. The design and specification of rock netting syst

Small brownfield sites and contaminated land

28/06/2018

This new guide is essential reading for anyone who doesn’t routinely develop brownfield sites, or for those who are up-scaling into small developments.

Are you our next BIG winner

11/06/2018

BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards 2018 - entry deadline extended

Marine Sand and Gravel - Beyond the Horizon, 6th triennial EMSAGG conference

22/05/2018

Registration is now open for the sixth triennial EMSAGG (European Marine Sand and Gravel Group) conference.

Beyond the boundaries - slope design and management

09/03/2018

CIRIA is delighted to embark on a new partnership with Atkins, BAM Ritchies and Maccaferri as they set out to bring together the engineering community to identify future good practice guidance in slope design and management.

Rising to the challenge – CIRIA conference to tackle resource efficiency & waste reduction

01/03/2018

CIRIA will host a conference to provide unique insight into the latest developments on circular economy and waste management. Building on CIRIA’s heritage and history improving industry research and development, this conference will bring together pr

BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards 2018 open for entry

01/03/2018

BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards 2018 - open for entries

CIRIA - championing the Environment

16/01/2018

CIRIA welcomes the ambitious goals of the 25 Year Environment Plan

CIRIA welcomes new Council Chair

25/10/2017

CIRIA's Chair of Members council, Doug Waters, Gatwick Airport, steps down and passes the baton on to Jonathan Simm, HR Wallingford.

Hidden defects in bridges - final dates announced

02/08/2017

CIRIA is pleased to announce the final dates and locations of its Hidden defects in bridges UK regional roadshow 2017.

The UK's first asbestos in soils aide in development

02/08/2017

CIRIA is pleased to announce the final dates and locations of its Hidden defects in bridges UK regional roadshow 2017.

Announcing the 2017 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards finalists

31/07/2017

Annoucing the 2017 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards finalists.

BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2017 - helping nature's recovery

06/07/2017

CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge - helping nature's recovery

Sustainable Cities - Is there a future, Is it green

06/06/2017

CIRIA announce date of their second annual debate, 'Sustainable Cities - Is there a future? Is it green?', 22 June 2017.

New international guidance set to improve Levee design construction and operation

06/06/2017

The International Levee Handbook (ILH) will be launched in October 2013 and is a comprehensive and definitive guide to good practice in the evaluation, design, implementation, maintenance and management of levees.

BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2017 - entries closing soon

18/05/2017

CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards 2017 closing for entries on 12 June.

Unique construction industry guidance on hidden defects in bridges launches with 2017 UK roadshow

09/05/2017

CIRIA's new publication (C764) Hidden defects in bridges - guidance on detection and management will launch with a UK roadshow on 1 June.

Ready to do one thing for biodiversity in construction?

03/03/2017

BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards 2017 are open for entry

BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2016 winners

19/09/2016

Announcing the 2016 BIG Biodiversity Challenge winners

You've got to be in it - to win it

27/07/2016

The 2016 challenge will be closing on 8 August. Enter now!

Delivering cost effective multi-beneficial sustainable drainage

20/06/2016

CIRIA is delighted to bring its newly updated sustainable drainage training to Ireland during September-October 2016.

How do we create and manage truly sustainable cities?

12/05/2016

CIRIA is proud to announce its annual debate ‘Cities – adaptation without mitigation is immoral’

Have you taken the BIG Biodiversity Challenge

06/05/2016

CIRIA is delighted to announce that the BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2016 is now open for entries.

New farms guidance: livestock manure and silage storage infrastructure for agriculture

20/01/2016

New free guidance is available on the selection, design, construction and maintenance of livestock manure and silage storage systems.

UK’s most comprehensive SuDS guidance is released

09/11/2015

UK’s most comprehensive SuDS guidance is released to support uptake, manage floods and create better places and spaces. The updated SuDS Manual (C753) incorporates the very latest research, industry practice and guidance

And the BIG Biodiversity Winners Are

16/10/2015

CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards celebrated the achievements of organisations that ‘did one thing’ to encourage biodiversity on their construction projects.

Manage risk and enhance reputation through responsible sourcing 2015

29/09/2015

This joint CIRIA and Loughborough University (APRES) event will provide an opportunity to hear progress from across the responsible sourcing sector including a number of new and innovative tools and guidance.

BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards shortlist

25/09/2015

CIRIA’s Biodiversity Interest Group (BIG) is delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for this year’s BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards.

The Crown Estate supports Marine sand and gravel conference

07/04/2015

The Crown Estate supports EMSAGG conference: marine sand and gravel - finding common ground on 4-5 June in Delft, The Netherlands

Industry leaders to discuss progress on Construction 2025 targets

26/03/2015

Industry leaders to discuss progress on Construction 2025 targets

Sharing good practice in Local Flood Risk Management

25/03/2015

CIRIA announces publication of Communication and engagement in local flood risk management (C751) and Communication and engagement in local flood risk management techniques the companion guide (C752).

Combatting Scour: Protecting our Assets

19/03/2015

CIRIA announces publication of the Scour Manual, second edition (C742)

Unleash your Wild Side and rise to the BIG Challenge

23/02/2015

CIRIA’s Biodiversity Interest Group (BIG) is delighted to announce that the BIG Challenge 2015 is now open for entries.

The evolving nature of environmental good practice on construction sites

15/01/2015

CIRIA’s popular Environmental good practice on site guide was first published in 1999 and the latest 4th edition (C741) reflects changes in legislation, developments in practice and emergence of new topics that the industry needs to consider.

BIG Challenge Awards winners announced

15/10/2014

CIRIA’s BIG Challenge Awards celebrated the achievements of organisations that ‘did one thing’ to encourage biodiversity on their construction projects.

Industry support grows for CIRIA BIG Challenge

02/10/2014

CIRIA and Loughborough University will host a conference to provide a unique insight into the latest developments on responsible sourcing in the construction industry.

Responsible sourcing in the construction industry

02/10/2014

CIRIA and Loughborough University will host a conference to provide a unique insight into the latest developments on responsible sourcing in the construction industry.

Industry supports innovative Biodiversity Awards

14/07/2014

CIRIA welcomes industry support for innovative Biodiversity Awards

BIG Challenge Awards 2014 open for entries

30/05/2014

CIRIA announces the BIG Challenge Awards 2014.

International Levee Handbook project highly commended

21/05/2014

The International Levee Handbook (ILH) was highly commended at the 2014 Ground Engineering Awards.

CIRIA announces new Chief Executive

26/03/2014

CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of the National Infrastructure Client Leadership Group bringing together some of the largest UK infrastructure providers from the transport and utilities sectors.

CIRIA announces National Infrastructure Client Leadership Group

26/03/2014

CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of the National Infrastructure Client Leadership Group bringing together some of the largest UK infrastructure providers from the transport and utilities sectors.

Asbestos - understanding and managing asbestos risks in soil

26/03/2014

The outcome of the project findings are now published in CIRIA report Asbestos in soil and made ground: a guide to understanding and managing risks (C733) which will also be the first good practice guidance document since 1990 in the UK.

Industry Awards nomination for CIRIA staff

03/03/2014

Louise Clarke and Philip Charles, two of CIRIA’s Project Managers have been recognised for awards.

Water sensitive urban design film wins Sustainable Water Industry Group Award

21/11/2013

A new film, promoting the creation of 'water sensitive cities' as a way of addressing the major challenges of water shortage, flooding and pollution, has won a Sustainable Water Industry Group (SWIG) Award in the Communications Category.

Embedding sustainable procurement in construction

23/10/2013

CIRIA is pleased to be working with Loughborough University's Action Programme for Responsible Sourcing (APRES) and the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) to jointly deliver Applying sustainable procurement in construction conference o

The BIG Challenge - 12 organisations sign up

17/10/2013

CIRIA's Biodiversity Interest Group launched the BIG Challenge on 15 October 2013 at a workshop hosted by AECOM. The BIG Challenge encourages one new biodiversity enhancement on each site/development.

International projects announce launch of new guidance on floodrisk and levee management

27/09/2013

Floods are considered the major natural hazard in the EU in terms of risk to people and assets. The most recent extensive springtime flooding in Central Europe seriously affected several German states and Czech regions and caused localised problems i

Can Water Sensitive Urban Design deliver better water management AND urban design?

24/01/2013

CIRIA has announced plans to launch an innovative report on Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) at the Ecobuild 2013 exhibition.

CIRIA announce series of sustainability events

30/03/2012

CIRIA has announced a series of five sustainability events to coincide with the Rio +20 conference to be held in Brazil.

Booking opens for EMSAGG 2012 Conference

29/03/2012

Registration is now open for the fourth EMSAGG (European Marine Sand and Gravel Group) conference.

CIRIA asbestos in soil project begins with appointment of research contractor

24/01/2012

CIRIA, the construction industry research association, has announced the start of its project, Guide to managing and understanding the risks of asbestos in soil and on Brownfield sites, with the appointment of lead research contractors, Land Quality

CIRIA announces new SuDS and SABs facilitation workshops

17/01/2012

CIRIA, has announced a range of new SuDS and SAB facilitation workshops in a bid to help local authorities prepare for legislative changes.