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Code of practice for property flood resilience C790

1/19/2021

This new guidance provides confidence on the use of the standards within the code of practice that provides a benchmark for those procuring and delivering property flood resilience (PFR).

Delivering green infrastructure along linear assets. Scoping study phase 1

11/10/2017

This guide is the main output of a scoping study.

River weirs - Design, maintenance, modification and removal

11/2/2016

This guide provides good practice guidance on the design, maintenance, modification and removal of river weirs, including weirs on canalised rivers, canal by-weirs and side weirs, and river barrages.

Manual on scour at bridges and other hydraulic structures, second edition

4/9/2015

C742. This guide is for engineers and asset managers engaged in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures in the water environment that may be subject to scour.

Communication and engagement in local flood risk management

3/24/2015

C751 and C752. This guide will provide practical support for those working in local flood risk management. It brings together vast experience and ideas that have been tried and tested.

Design for future climate: adapting buildings competition

2/11/2019

A selection of factsheets that provide insight into the approaches taken to consider climate change effects in the design of real-life construction and building refurbishment projects.

The International Levee Handbook resources

11/14/2014

International Levee Handbook resources include the guide, presentations and chapter overviews.

FRMRC: Framework for assessing uncertainty in fluvial flood risk mapping

6/6/2014

C721. The guide provides a framework for good practice in the assessment of uncertainty in fluvial flood risk mapping.

Asbestos in soil and made ground: a guide to understanding and managing risks. Ready reference

5/9/2014

SP168. This special publication ‘ready reference’ should be used to accompany the main guidance Asbestos in soil and made ground: a guide to understanding and managing risks (C733).

Who's doing what in Health & Safety?

9/5/2012

Update to CDM 2007 ??? Principal groups active in health and safety relating to construction.

Towards Zero Defects (TZD) Toolkit - April 2008

4/3/2008

The Lively Minds Club

12/1/2005

W008. This report summarises a one year trial of three innovative approaches to a consideration of future construction environments and the introduction of new technologies into construction.

Small private sewage treatment plants - selection process

10/15/2001

SP152L. This leaflet has detailed guidance for the owners of plants serving domestic households.

On-site sewage disposal - options

12/29/1996

SP144L2. Part two of three leaflets on septic tanks. This free leaflet provides information to help you determine the best available methods for the disposal of domestic sewage on-site.

Biodiversity indicators for construction projects

7/1/2003

W005. BRE and CIRIA have developed the following set of complementary biodiversity indicators that allow the impact of construction projects on biodiversity to be measured: 1. Impact on biodiversity: product; 2. Impact on biodiversity: construction p

ODPM Consultation on Code for Sustainable Buildings (Phase 1&2)

3/3/2009

Three consultation workshops were organised on behalf of ODPM in March 2005 to discuss an initial outline of the proposed Code for Sustainable Buildings.

Site decommissioning: Sustainable practices in the use of construction resources

6/1/2005

W009. This document contains guidance on sustainable practices in managing volumes of radiologically clean and slightly radioactive wastes and has been produced following extensive involvement of stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators for water use in offices

2/1/2006

W011. This document is a simple guide to checking whether the water consumption of an office is high or low compared to the average. It also provides some guidance about how to improve water consumption to reduce water and sewerage bills, and provide

Key Performance Indicators for water use in hotels

2/1/2006

W010. This document is a simple guide to checking whether the water consumption of a hotel is high or low compared to the average. It also provides some guidance about how to improve water consumption to reduce water and sewerage bills, and provides

Sustainable water management in schools

7/1/2006

W012. This guidance provides advice to facilitate the sustainable management of water in schools, including guidance on the implementation of sustainable water use and sustainable drainage during both the design and operational phases of schools.

DTI Global Mission Watch: Towards Zero Carbon Housing - lessons from Northern Europe

2/11/2019

This report represents the findings of a mission organised by CIRIA with the support of DTI.

Design of containment systems for the prevention of water pollution from industrial incidents

1/1/1997

R164. This title enables the user to find the most appropriate secondary containment system.

FRMRC: Culvert design & operation guide supplementary technical note on understanding blockage risks

11/8/2013

C720. While there is recognition that culverts present significant flood risks, there have been few systematic investigations in the UK of blockage risk associated with trash accumulation at culverts and other hydraulic structures.

FRMRC: Land use management effects on flood flows and sediments - guidance on prediction

7/8/2013

C719. This publication provides guidance to policy makers, farmers, landowners and land managers, governing bodies and consultants on the evidence and tools now available for supporting decisions.

FRMRC: Quantitative assessment methods for the monitoring & inspection of flood defences

3/25/2013

C717. This publication aims to provide guidance to those involved in the management and operation of flood defence assets on how their asset monitoring programmes might be improved through the collection and analysis of quantitative asset data.

Engineering to live within planetary boundaries: Civil engineering research needs

10/26/2010

This paper, prepared by the ICE, sets out a future vision for the development of civil engineering in the broader context of one planet living.

Guidance and standards on flood damaged buildings

11/19/2010

A study that address concerns relating to drying times for flood-damaged buildings.

Flood resilience and resistance for critical infrastructure

1/11/2024

C688. This web page provides a free downloadable version of Flood resilience and resistance for critical infrastructure.

Sustainable water management in schools (W012)

2/11/2019

This guidance provides advice to facilitate the sustainable management of water in schools, including guidance on the implementation of sustainable water use and sustainable drainage during both the design and operational phases of schools.