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CL:AIRE is a UK charity committed to providing a valuable service for all those involved in sustainable land reuse.
We develop training resources, disseminate information and act as a credible resource for all stakeholders, ensuring we remain at the cutting-edge of best practice and innovation.

 

Improving efficiency & raising standards
Improving efficiency & raising standards
Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP), National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Affected by Contamination (NQMS), Asbestos in Soil, SuRF...
Supporting our Members
Supporting our Members
Find out about the benefits of becoming a CL:AIRE Principal or Supporter Member:- Member discounts, Networking, Working Groups, ...
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE Membership
CL:AIRE works with its Members to raise awareness and pursue shared objectives in land, water and environmental management by collecting strategic industry information and developing industry initiatives that improve efficiency and save money.
Gas Protection Verification Scheme (GPVS)
The GPVS seeks to raise standards in membrane inspection, verification and reporting and provide confidence that risks associated with ground gases have been adequately managed.
Definition of Waste Code of Practice
The Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP) provides a clear, consistent and efficient process which enables the reuse of excavated materials on-site or their movement between sites.

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NQMS for Land Contamination Management
The National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management (NQMS) is developed by the National Brownfield Forum to provide visible identification of documents that have been checked for quality.

Celtic is a specialist, contaminated land remediation contractor. Established in 1992, our experience is based on involvement in over 1,000 contaminated sites in the UK, and as a subsidiary of the EnGlobe Corp of North America, this extends to over 6,300 sites internationally. We can select and integrate from over 30 remediation technologies to design and deliver value engineered remediation schemes to solve complex challenges. Our UK operations are supported from regional offices at Cardiff, Reading, Solihull, Warrington and Leeds. In the UK we hold accreditations to ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

www.celtic-ltd.com

DEC is the environmental contracting company of DEME Group , one of Europe’s largest civil engineering groups. DEC has over 25 years’ experience of remediating complex environmental problems and is a specialist in soil, groundwater and sediment treatment, soil remediation, recycling techniques, capping and remediation of landfills and the redevelopment of brownfields. Projects undertaken range from small individual remediation projects to very large environmental improvement schemes. Often these  require technically advanced bespoke solutions developed by DEC’s internal R&D department. DEC holds independent environmental, safety ,quality and sustainability accreditations as well as a number of awards and client testimonials for successfully delivered projects.

www.decnv.com/EN/

 

ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services. We have over 140 offices in 39 countries employing more than 4,700 people. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients. The key sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing, Chemical and Pharmaceutical. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet.

www.erm.com

 

Mick George Limited is one of the leading suppliers to the construction industry in East Anglia and the East Midlands, specialising in providing bulk excavation & earthmoving services, aggregate supply and waste management services. With quarries, landfill sites and waste transfer stations spread across the region, we are able to offer bespoke commercial solutions for projects of all sizes. We offer nationwide coverage for demolition projects and supply quality assured ready mix concrete within Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

www.mickgeorge.com 


VertaseFLI is an established technically competent remediation contractor offering in-house designed and implemented remediation solutions for all types of contaminated land, brownfield sites, contaminated groundwater and ground gas. We offer all commercially viable remediation techniques for both soil and groundwater without the need to subcontract any remediation works. We offer remediation contracting to clients designs and also on a design and construct basis.

www.vertasefli.co.uk

  1. Defra publishes interim approach to the PMT concept to support UK REACH risk management of PFAS

    Defra publishes interim approach to the PMT concept to support UK REACH risk management of PFAS

     July 2025
    The Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a policy paper setting out an interim approach to the persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) or very persistent, very mobile (vPvM)...
  2. Contamination & Land Remediation Expo returns to NEC Birmingham in September 2025

    Contamination & Land Remediation Expo returns to NEC Birmingham in September 2025

     July 2025
    Register for your free Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) tickets today! The CLR Expo is a part of the UK’s largest event for the environmental services industry, Environmental...
  3. CL:AIRE’s Talent Pool

    CL:AIRE’s Talent Pool

     July 2025
    We’ve recently introduced a Talent Pool to help us stay in touch with individuals who are interested in the work we do at CL:AIRE. It’s a simple way to register...
  4. New CL:AIRE TRG Member

    New CL:AIRE TRG Member

     July 2025
    CL:AIRE is delighted to announce that its Technology and Research Group (TRG) has a new member - Amy Juden, The Environmental Protection Group Ltd. A short biography is provided below.  The TRG...
  5. Environment Agency publishes its latest corporate strategy report

    Environment Agency publishes its latest corporate strategy report

     July 2025
    The Environment Agency has published its latest corporate strategy report titled: EA2030 change for a better environment. The strategy sets out its vision for the Environment Agency over the next five years...
  6. Transitional period ends for NHBC 2007 ground gas guide

    Transitional period ends for NHBC 2007 ground gas guide

     July 2025
    National House-Building Council (NHBC) has now officially withdrawn its support for the 2007 guidance document: Evaluation of development proposals on sites where methane and carbon dioxide are present, following the transitional...
  7. Defra and Welsh Government publish reforms to the waste exemptions system, including the U1 exemption

    Defra and Welsh Government publish reforms to the waste exemptions system, including the U1 exemption

     July 2025
    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Welsh Government have published proposed changes to the waste exemptions system, including the U1 exemption. Full details along with the transitional arrangements...
  8. New soil sustainability resource for planners

    New soil sustainability resource for planners

     July 2025
    The Soils in Planning and Construction Task Force recently launched its Local Soils Model Policy and Guide. It is a free resource designed to help local authorities embed soil sustainability...
  9. Defra calls for evidence about expanding the role of private sector investment in nature recovery

    Defra calls for evidence about expanding the role of private sector investment in nature recovery

     July 2025
    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery especially those sectors which...
  10. National Brownfield Forum publishes the results of its task and finish group research work

    National Brownfield Forum publishes the results of its task and finish group research work

     July 2025
    The National Brownfield Forum (NBF) task and finish group has published its report Interactions between Government policies affecting the planning and development of brownfield land in England. The report is...
  11. Defra publishes Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

    Defra publishes Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

     July 2025
    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme (NCEA). It has been set up to survey England's land, freshwater, and coastal...
  12. Defra updates the policy paper on the implementation of digital waste tracking

    Defra updates the policy paper on the implementation of digital waste tracking

     July 2025
    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has provided an update to the digital waste tracking service policy paper. The update provides more details on the service that will...
  13. UK Government publishes infrastructure pipeline of projects

    UK Government publishes infrastructure pipeline of projects

     July 2025
    The UK Government has published the Infrastructure Pipeline, which is a key element underpinning the delivery of the Government’s 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy. The Pipeline provides industry and investors with...
  14. Government consults on the effectiveness of land remediation relief

    Government consults on the effectiveness of land remediation relief

     July 2025
    His Majesty's Treasury is consulting on the effectiveness of Land Remediation Relief (LRR). LRR is a 150% Corporation Tax relief aimed at incentivising the regeneration of brownfield land and reducing the...
  15. Defra and Environment Agency publish best available technique guidance in relation to environmental permits

    Defra and Environment Agency publish best available technique guidance in relation to environmental permits

     July 2025
    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency have recently published Best Available Technique (BAT) guidance in relation to environmental permits. The guidance details what...
  16. Environment Agency publishes position statement on nature-based solutions

    Environment Agency publishes position statement on nature-based solutions

     July 2025
    The Environment Agency has recently published its position statement on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and its approach to how NbS support outcomes in flood, climate and nature recovery. It is
  17. British Standard 1377-9 is available for comment

    British Standard 1377-9 is available for comment

     June 2025
    The following British Standard is available as a Draft for Public Comment (DPC): BS 1377-9 – Methods of test for civil engineering purposes – Part 9: In-situ tests until 6 August.
  18. Defra publishes new national standards for SuDS

    Defra publishes new national standards for SuDS

     June 2025
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently announced the publication of updated national standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). These apply to England only. Further information is...
  19. Call for abstracts for SoBRA/RSC Winter Conference

    Call for abstracts for SoBRA/RSC Winter Conference

     June 2025
    SoBRA/RSC are seeking abstracts for presentations at their Winter Conference on ‘Current Issues in Contaminated Land Risk Assessment’ (10 December, London). Submissions are invited on any topic relating to brownfield risk...
  20. GPVS application window open until 31 August

    GPVS application window open until 31 August

     June 2025
    The Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window is open until 31 August 2025. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist Grade applicants. Further...
  21. Contamination and Land Remediation Expo tickets now available

    Contamination and Land Remediation Expo tickets now available

     June 2025
    Claim your FREE tickets for Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) now! CLR Expo is a part of the UK’s largest event for environmental services industry, taking place from...