Research by topic: Regeneration and contaminated land

Projects underway

This project has been designed to bring real change to the industry through a series of events and other tools.

A guide for developments on small contaminated sites

This project construction professionals involved in small developments to understand the regulatory requirements, how to overcome access and limited space restrictions, manage soil and waste etc..

Asbestos from soil site management aide

This project will produce the first UK interactive aid/tool in smart phones or tablets for ground workers and other site workers dealing with asbestos contaminated materials on site.

UXO through the Construction Cycle – A good practice guidance and toolbox talks

This project will provide training materials for site operatives and ground workers to manage UXOs more efficiently in land projects

Contaminated sediments - a good practice guide for the UK

This project will provide a good practice guide on contaminated sediments, which examines how practitioners can use existing reports, and develop practical guidance for the UK.

Project proposals

P3131 - Perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS) in brownfield sites

This project will produce guidance to improve awareness and understanding of PFAS and legislations, helping practitioners to understand their responsibilities and liabilities as well as support them in managing risk.

P3077 - Effective innovative remediation approaches for contaminated land

This project will update C549 explain how to design and implement innovative land remediation technologies using a series of case studies.

P3130 - E-training for asbestos on soil

This project will develop an e-training programme to support professionals dealing with or managing asbestos in soils.

P3154 - Retrofitting hazardous ground gas protection measures for developments

Hazardous ground gases can cause serious problems to construction developments, particularly existing buildings. With an average life of more than 100 years for residential developments in this country, many may not have gas protective measures in p

P3076 - Innovative site investigation club

This project will keep contaminated land practitioners, regulators and other stakeholders up-to-date with latest development, understand the benefits and limitations, theory and practical, safe and cost effective application of these new approaches