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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

Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP), National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Affected by Contamination (NQMS), Asbestos in Soil, SuRF...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Principal Members:
John F Hunt Regeneration Ltd
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Soilfix Ltd
WSP

Supporter Members:
Archon Environmental
Asbestos Audit Limited
Cornelsen Limited
Geo-Environmental Services
Geosyntec
Hydrock Limited
Listers Geotechnical Consultants Ltd
PWA Geo-Environmental Ltd
R3 Environmental Technology Ltd
University of Portsmouth

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Next GPVS application window opens 1 June 2025

April 2025

The next Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window opens 1 June 2025 and closes 31 August 2025. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist...
Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) 2025

April 2025

The Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) returns for 2025 (16-17 September, NEC, Birmingham) as the premier event for professionals across the geoenvironmental sectors. Whether you're a contractor, environmental...
BSI proposes to revise guidance on investigations for ground gas (BS8576)

April 2025

The British Standards Institution (BSI) proposes to revise BS8576 - Guidance on investigations for ground gas. Permanent gases and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). A new work item proposal has been...
EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach

April 2025

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched an inquiry looking at the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach. EAC requests written submissions by 5.00pm on 26 May 2025.
EU Council reaches agreement on soil monitoring law

April 2025

The European Council has reached a provisional deal with the European Parliament on a directive establishing a framework for soil monitoring to improve resilience and manage the risks of contaminated...
UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations

April 2025

The UK and Welsh Governments have launched a joint consultation to reform Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The proposals relate to flood risk activities, waste operations, water discharge...
Independent review of Defra's regulatory landscape published

April 2025

The independent review carried out by Dan Corry on behalf of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), to review environmental regulations has been published. The review has identified major...
Environment Agency publishes guidance on how to get environmental permitting support for major projects

April 2025

The Environment Agency has published guidance on how to get extra support for projects in England that require a complex range of environmental permits and licences. Further information is
Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention

March 2025

In March 2025, CL:AIRE published a new guidance document Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention. Download the file here (23MB)

CL:AIRE rolling out new membership process for new and renewing members

March 2025

Over the next few weeks, CL:AIRE will be rolling out a new membership process for new and renewing members. The process will improve how we capture the data about our...
Launch of Earthbanks project

March 2025

CL:AIRE is excited to formally announce the launch of its new research project, Earthbanks, spearheaded by eight of the top academics in soil in the UK. The Earthbanks project aims to...
CL:AIRE publishes DoW CoP 2024 Auditing Summary Report

March 2025

CL:AIRE continues performing the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) audits following the procedures published on its website (DoW CoP Auditing Procedures). The audit activities...
BSSS launches new soil podcast

March 2025

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) has launched a new podcast, Soil Matters, a platform dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and...
CL:AIRE publishes new piling guidance

March 2025

CL:AIRE is delighted to announce the publication of a new guidance document Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention. This report presents guidance on...
Government publishes policy paper on new approach to ensure regulation support growth

March 2025

HM Treasury has recently published a policy paper titled New approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth. This action plan sets out the next steps to enable a regulatory...
AGS publishes guidance about managing pressurised gases during drilling

March 2025

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) has recently published guidance Managing pressurised gases during drilling. This guidance provided information to aid ground engineering specialists in the risk assessment process.
CL:AIRE publishes TRG Annual Report 2024

February 2025

CL:AIRE has now published the 2024 Technology and Research Group (TRG) Annual Report and it is available to download.
New CL:AIRE TRG member

February 2025

CL:AIRE is delighted to announce that its Technology and Research Group (TRG) has a new member - Brian Reid, Professor of Soil Science at the University of East Anglia.
EiCLaR project produces range of outputs on completion

February 2025

EiCLaR (Enhanced and Innovative In Situ Biotechnologies for Contaminated Land Remediation) was a project funded by the EU and China. It ran from January 2021 until the end of 2024...
Joint advice note published by Regulators on expectations for successful land quality management at nuclear licensed sites

February 2025

A joint advice note has been published for the nuclear sector titled Regulatory expectations for successful land quality management at nuclear licensed sites. It was issued...
UK Government delays mandatory digital waste tracking

February 2025

The UK Government has announced the delay of digital waste tracking becoming mandatory in April 2025. It will now be introduced from April 2026. Read the updated policy paper

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