Civil and ground engineering

CIRIA has produced over 130 publications relevant to ground and civil engineering, filling knowledge gaps and providing good practice and guidance.

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Free publications

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Drystone retaining walls and their modifications: ...	C676F	FREEPUBS
Structural stability during refurbishment	C740F	FREEPUBS
Old waterfront walls	C746F	FREEPUBS

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News

In memoriam – Fin Jardine

Join us at Futurebuild 2025

In memoriam – Chris Chiverrell

CIRIA engaging with the Geospatial community at GEO Business

CIRIA team recognised as ICE Resilience Champions

Useful links

Civil Infrastructure - signposts for related resources, initiatives, papers, plans and organisations. Find out more...
The Geotechnical Asset Owners Forum for members involved with the management of geotechnical and related assets.

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Bookshop

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Non-destructive testing of civil structures	C798	BOOK
Non-destructive testing of civil structures	C798D	DOWNLOAD
Archaeology and construction: good practice guidance	C799D	DOWNLOAD
Archaeology and construction: good practice guidance	C799	BOOK
Grouted anchors and soil nails: inspection, condition ...	C794	BOOK

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Projects underway

Update to C759 Livestock Manure and Silage Storage for Agriculture (P3300)

Risk management guidance for EV, battery and charging infrastructure (P3287)

Piling good practice guidance (P3198)

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Project proposals

Wireline logging in ground investigation (P3299)

Observational method guidance (P3295)

Sustainable geosystems in civil engineering (P3277)

Geotechnical slope drainage (P3284)

Bridge detailing guide refresh (P3278)

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Events

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6/17/2026	Asset management for blue-green infrastructure – new CIRIA guidance	E26702
7/16/2026	Advancing good practice in PFAS risk management for UK projects	E26106
12/31/2099	Test event	E25252

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Briefings

(Available exclusively to CIRIA Members)