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Good Soil Management virtual conference
5/30/2023
Discover sustainable soil management in construction at our virtual conference. Explore compliance with waste regulations, leveraging soil for environmental goals, and gain insights from CIRIA's Soil Community of Practice. Join us to shape the future
 
Guidance for Repurposing and Reconfiguring buildings
5/22/2023
Repurposing and reconfiguring of existing buildings has emerged as a powerful tool to reduce embodied carbon and promote sustainability. Building reuse not only preserves valuable resources but also offers immediate opportunities for transformation.
 
CIRIA annual lecture 2023 recap: What is the path to sustainable infrastructure?
4/24/2023
Discover the key messages from sector leaders.
 
InSAR and Earth Observation Techniques for Infrastructure - New guidance
1/27/2023
CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of InSAR and Earth Observation Techniques for Infrastructure (C805)
 
CIRIA announces Geotechnical baseline reports guidance
1/20/2023
CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of its latest publication, Geotechnical baseline reports: a guide to good practice (C807).
 
CIRIA welcomes Defra review of the implementation of Schedule 3 of Flood and Water Management Act
1/11/2023
CIRIA is delighted that the recommendation to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) has been accepted by Government.
 
Evaluating industry guidance on water damage risk management
8/16/2022
Report on recent MCR COP webinar on 19th July 2022
 
Finalists revealed for 2022 #BIGAwards
8/4/2022
Meet the 2022 BIGAwards finalists.
 
B£ST launch update
7/21/2022
CIRIA’s new online tool for demonstrating the value of blue-green infrastructure is coming soon
 
GIS for infrastructure asset management guidance coming soon
6/30/2022
This guide sets out key aspects of using GIS, with supporting case studies for infrastructure asset management.
 
Will you be our 2022 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards winner?
5/10/2022
With five weeks remaining before the 2022 #BIGAwards close for entry will you be our winner? Enter now!
 
2022 BIG Biodiversity Challenge is now open
3/30/2022
Get ready to Do One Thing for Biodiversity. The 2022 #BIGAwards are open for entry.
 
Community of Practice – Managing Construction Risk
3/22/2022
CIRIA's new Community of Practice for Managing Construction Risk (MCR) set to host a number of webinars in 2022.
 
Buildoffsite Modern Methods of Construction conference
2/25/2022
CIRIA together with Buildoffsite will host the 2nd annual virtual conference dedicated to the offsite sector and the opportunities for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) on 23rd March 2022.
 
CIRIA welcomes new Executive Board member
2/4/2022
CIRIA welcomes Caroline Sheridan as non-executive Director to CIRIA Executive Board.
 
New guidance for non-destructive testing of civil structures
1/28/2022
This new This guide aims to increase the awareness of NDT in civil engineering, allowing for industry to better realise its full potential by supporting a better-informed, and ultimately more successful, application of NDT techniques within the secto
 
New guidance: Hazardous ground gas - site management guide (C801)
12/13/2021
This new CIRIA guide provides a non-technical introduction to ground gas.
 
New Community of Practice for construction soil management
11/30/2021
Introducing the new Community of Practice for construction soil management
 
SuDS Evaluation training available now
10/21/2021
New training for SuDS Evaluation
 
EP UK ANNUAL CONFERENCE
10/19/2021
EPUK's annual conference, exploring better national outcomes in the face of climate crises.
 
Dealing with land contaminants in brownfield sites
10/11/2021
Book your place on the 'Dealding with persistent and emerging land contaminants' virtual conference set to take place on 24 November 2021.
 
CIRIA announces new guidance for archaeology and construction
10/6/2021
This guide provides a comprehensive update on managing an integrated archaeology and construction process to deliver significant commercial and public value.
 
The role of blue-green infrastructure in climate change adaptation
9/17/2021
The 'Adapting to change using blue-green infrastructure' virtual conference will take place on 6 October bringing together experts to address the urgent need to use blue-green infrastructure to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
 
BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards winners 2021
9/16/2021
Thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2021 #BIGAwards
 
BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2021
9/3/2021
The wait is almost over as we are all set to announce the winners of the 2021 #BIGAwards on 15 September.
 
Celebrating SuDS excellence - 2021 SuDS Champion Award winners revealed
7/19/2021
Introducing the new SuDS Champion and SuDS Rising star of the 2021 SuDS Champion Awards
 
We are recruiting
6/4/2021
CIRIA is seeking an Events Co-ordinator and a Member Services Co-ordinator.
 
CIRIA announces new Executive Board Chairman
5/26/2021
CIRIA welcomes Dr David Hancock as the new Chair of its Executive Board, as Professor John Connaughton hands over the reins.
 
New supplementary guide to scour at bridges SP171
5/12/2021
Newly published guidance: Manual on scour at bridges and other hydraulic structures - supplement (SP171)
 
Annual Debate - Construction's race to net zero: fact or fiction?
5/10/2021
Join CIRIA's Annual Debate to hear leading experts discuss how construction is rising to the challenge of net zero carbon.
 
Construction Industry Council publishes professional indemnity insurance survey results
3/31/2021
The construction industry council publishes the results of their industry-wide professional indemnity insurance survey.
 
Celebrating SuDS - susdrain 2021 SuDS Champion Awards
3/23/2021
CIRIA is delighted to announce the susdrain 2021 SuDS Champion Awards is now open for entries.
 
2021 BIG Biodiversity Challenge is now open
3/19/2021
Are you ready to Do One Thing for Biodiversity?
 
Construction research in a COVID-19 world - workshop
1/19/2021
This jointly organised UKCRIC and CIRIA workshop will be hosted on 9 February 2021.
 
New guidance: Code of practice for property flood resilience (C790)
1/8/2021
This newly developed guidance for the code of practice (CoP) includes measures that reduce the impact of flooding on people and property, reducing flood damage and speeding up recovery and reoccupation of previously flooded properties.
 
New guidance: Retrofitting ground gas protection measures (C795)
12/15/2020
This hotly anticipated CIRIA guide dispels the myth of demolition being the only option for mitigating ground gas ingress into existing UK properties.
 
New guidance: Grouted anchors and soil nails (C794)
11/13/2020
This must have CIRIA guide addresses intrusive inspections beneath the anchor head, typically the critical section in respect of corrosion, outlines specialist techniques such as destructive de-stress and describes options for remediation and repair,
 
The role of blue-green infrastructure in green recovery
9/23/2020
The 'Delivering and monitoring blue-green infrastructure' conference will take place on 15 October bringing together experts to share knowledge and experiences working with blue-green infrastructure.
 
Will the fight for sustainability be won or lost in cities?
9/8/2020
We're proud to announce this year’s virtual Annual Debate will bring together leading experts from the engineering and built environment sector to discuss how cities are driving the sustainability agenda.
 
Contractor opportunity: A site guide for managing ground gasses
8/27/2020
We are seeking expressions of interest from industry for the development of a site guide for managing ground gasses.
 
Contractor opportunity: Sustainable management of surplus soils and aggregates
8/27/2020
We are seeking expressions of interest from industry to produce technical work on the sustainable management of waste soils and aggregates.
 
Green Construction Board seeks industry views
8/26/2020
The Green Construction Board is inviting you to share views and comments on the opportunities and challenges for the adoption of low carbon concrete technologies throughout the construction industry.
 
New guidance: Management of advanced numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering (C791)
8/17/2020
The new CIRIA guide has been written for those who commission and manage numerical modelling, not specifically those who undertake it. It provides a framework for those who oversee the process, provide the information needed for this task and use the
 
Celebrating SuDS - 2020 SuDS Award winners revealed
7/20/2020
Introducing the new SuDS Champion and winning projects of the 2020 SuDS Awards
 
Register your business for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme
7/9/2020
Formally launching later this month, the Construction Talent Retention Scheme is a partnership between industry and Government to secure essential talent in the UK’s construction sector.
 
New Non-licensed work for Asbestos in soil online learning course
7/1/2020
This new course provides generic information, instruction and training for those carrying out non licensed work (NLW) with asbestos in soil, construction and demolition debris as required by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
 
New guidance: Structural Health Monitoring in civil engineering (C788)
6/17/2020
This new CIRIA guide shows how Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) can become an integral part of civil infrastructure asset management and describes the role of different stakeholders in making the necessary SHM design and management processes effect
 
Celebrating SuDS - Vote for the 2020 SuDS Champion
6/11/2020
The voting for the 2020 SUDS Champion is now underway.
 
Provide feedback on the NSTS for SuDS
6/4/2020
Defra has commissioned research to explore whether updating the English Non-Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS (NSTS) could help deliver SuDS that provide multiple benefits
 
Out now: Groynes in coastal engineering guidance
5/28/2020
New CIRIA guidance: Groynes in coastal engineering C793 out now.
 
Guidance on delivery of Blue roofs - Survey
4/30/2020
Help CIRIA identify the challenges, opportunities and critical features involved in blue roof delivery in the RP1099 guidance survey
 
New CIRIA guidance: Pipework, valves and associated equipment in dams (C789)
3/31/2020
Newly published guidance: Pipework, valves and associated equipment in dams.
 
Out now: Methodology for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction
3/16/2020
This new CIRIA guide proposes a framework for comparing construction approaches, making it possible to keep consistent records across projects and identify all the possible benefits available.
 
CIRIA signs industry pledge to tackle climate change
3/3/2020
CIRIA signs industry pledge to tackle climate change
 
Help inform the future - susdrain's annual survey
2/24/2020
Help inform the future of susdrain by sharing your thoughts in the annual susdrain survey.
 
Constructing and inspecting SuDS training available now
2/19/2020
Newly training for constructing and inspecting SuDS is available now.
 
Newly revised culverts training available now
1/29/2020
Newly revised Culvert, screen and outfall CPD training available.
 
CIRIA Executive Board welcomes Environment Agency's John Curtin
1/27/2020
John Curtin of Environment Agency, joins CIRIA's Board of Directors
 
20 years of delivering environmental good practice on site
1/17/2020
CIRIA delivering 20 years of environmental good practice
 
Celebrating SuDS - 2020 susdrain SuDS Awards
1/14/2020
CIRIA is delighted to announce the 2020 susdrain SuDS Awards is now open for entries.
 
Detecting movement in linear civil infrastructure using satellite imaging techniques
1/6/2020
Earth observation and InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) techniques from orbiting satellites are increasingly being applied for mapping deformation and movement of the ground and overlying linear infrastructure assets such as highways,
 
CIRIA welcomes Pinssar to Membership
12/20/2019
Pinssar joins CIRIA membership
 
Culvert screen and outfall manual C786 PR
12/18/2019
The 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 asset
 
First UK app Asbestos Site Aid for site workers
12/9/2019
A 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 through the planning system guide
11/25/2019
The new CIRIA 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.
 
Biodiversity Net Gain feedback required
11/18/2019
Industry feedback required on how our Biodiversity Net Gain guidance and case studies are working to shape biodiversity net gain delivery, and how they may potentially be improved.
 
CIRIA welcomes Ischebeck Titan to Membership
10/10/2019
Ischebeck Titan joins CIRIA membership.
 
2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards winners revealed
9/16/2019
Presenting the winners of the 2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards.
 
CIRIA welcomes Zero Waste Scotland to Membership
8/30/2019
Zero Waste Scotland joins CIRIA membership.
 
CIRIA welcomes Curtins to Membership
8/30/2019
Curtins joins CIRIA membership.
 
Abandoned mine workings manual - new guidance coming soon
8/19/2019
Coming soon - Abandoned mine workings manual C758D
 
Celebrating SuDS - 2019 SuDS Champion announced
7/22/2019
susdrain SuDS Champion Award 2019 winner announced.
 
#BIGAwards 2019 finalists revealed
7/16/2019
Proudly annoucing the 2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards finalists.
 
South West civil infrastructure research conference: 19 September
7/15/2019
CIRIA Infrastructure asset management conference in the South West
 
CIRIA debate report - Circularity in the built environment: an impossible dream?
7/9/2019
A summary of the key points raised during CIRIA’s 2019 annual debate examining a circular future for the built environment
 
CIRIA good practice guidance bundles
7/4/2019
CIRIA good practice guidance bundles - special offer
 
Check out the entries for the 2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge & Awards
7/1/2019
2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards entries
 
CIRIA welcomes Active Building Centre to Membership
6/24/2019
Active Building Centre joins CIRIA membership.
 
Delivery of Blue roofs P3084 requesting expressions of interest
6/17/2019
CIRIA is seeking expressions of interest from research teams for Proposal 3084 Guidance on the delivery of blue roofs.
 
New reports on Blue-Green Infrastructure
6/13/2019
New blue-green infrastructure reports.
 
CIRIA welcomes University of Edinburgh to Membership
5/23/2019
University of Edinburgh joins CIRIA membership.
 
Circularity in the built environment: an impossible dream?
5/15/2019
CIRIA is pleased to announce the return of its flagship summer debate which will be held in London, 21 June, with this year’s theme focusing on the regeneration of our cities.
 
London's Sustainable Drainage Proforma
4/30/2019
London's 33 Lead Local Flood Authorities introduce London Sustainable Proforma
 
Celebrating SuDS - susdrain SuDS Champion Awards 2019
4/12/2019
CIRIA is delighted to announce the susdrain SuDS Champion Awards is now open for entries.
 
Unmanned aerial vehicles for managing assets - new guidance
4/11/2019
New guidance explores drone technology for managing assets
 
CIRIA welcomes Geobrugg to Membership
4/1/2019
Geobrugg joins CIRIA membership.
 
CIRIA welcomes Smith & Williamson to Membership
3/27/2019
Smith & Williamson joins CIRIA membership.
 
Help develop SuDS guidance for different sectors
3/27/2019
Help with the development of guidance on SuDS for different sectors.
 
CIRIA welcomes Grosvenor Britain & Ireland to Membership
3/5/2019
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland joins CIRIA membership.
 
CIRIA welcomes WSP to Membership
3/5/2019
WSP joins CIRIA membership
 
BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2019 is open
3/1/2019
Call for entries for 2019 BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards
 
Working with Wildlife app available now
3/1/2019
New Working with Wildlife app is now available to download free of charge from the App Store or Google Play Store.
 
UK homes unfit for challenges of climate change
2/28/2019
The Committee of Climate Change publishes new report assessing whether UK housing is prepared for the challenges of climate change
 
CIRIA completes first phase of B£ST updates
2/26/2019
CIRIA completes first phase of the Benefits Estimation Tool (B£ST) updates
 
CIRIA welcomes City of Glasgow College to Membership
2/21/2019
City of Glasgow College joins CIRIA membership
 
CIRIA welcomes Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions Ltd to Membership
2/21/2019
Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions Ltd joins CIRIA membership
 
New guidance issued for Biodiversity Net Gain
2/18/2019
New Biodiversity Net Gain guidance available to download free of charge.
 
CIRIA Members - We need your feedback
2/7/2019
CIRIA is seeking feedback on its membership services. If you are a CIRIA Member then please fill in the survey.
 
Geospatial information systems for infrastructure asset management
2/6/2019
This new project will explore use of GIS in infrastructure asset management.
 
New Eurocode compliant tower crane guidance
2/6/2019
New Eurocode compliant Tower crane guidance available now.