CL:AIRE projects are either technology demonstration projects (TDPs) or research projects (RPs) and they cover site investigation techniques, monitoring or remediation solutions. CL:AIRE has developed a process in which projects are submitted, evaluated by a team of independent experts (CL:AIRE’s Technology and Research Group), and – if approved – monitored and reported so that the industry as a whole can benefit from the results. The CL:AIRE Technology and Research Group will evaluate each project submission against the following criteria:
• scientific validity of the application
• robust nature of the methodology
• contribution to the UK contaminated land marketplace
• suitable assessment of site criteria
• competencies in forms of project management.
The process does allow for constructive feedback and resubmission, but not all applicants get through.
If you would like to undertake a CL:AIRE Project or find out about the benefits of getting involved with CL:AIRE then please use the Help Desk to contact us.
The Technology and Research Group Annual Report provides more background on the evaluation process and a list of previous CL:AIRE projects.
Some of the key benefits of undertaking a CL:AIRE Project are highlighted below:
Remediation Companies and Technology Providers
- Profile – CL:AIRE is committed to promoting business opportunities for all our project partners, by linking problem holders with solution providers and promoting within the UK and abroad
- Dissemination – Benefit from bulletins, project reports, eAlerts, conferences and workshops and our website portal to reach our contacts in the UK and abroad
- Credibility – Our unique approach allows your demonstration to be reviewed by an experienced, highly-regarded and credible third party (the Technology and Research Group)
- Business opportunities – Expand your business through our network and sponsorship opportunities at our national and regional conferences and events
- Access – CL:AIRE endeavours to give you access to suitable sites for testing and trialling new technologies.
Site Owners and Developers
- Profile – Benefit from tailored publicity in our bulletins, reports, eAlerts and on our website to communicate your organisation’s commitment to sustainability to our UK and international network
- Confidence – Our credible, third party review of your project by the highly-regarded Technology and Research Group can help provide much-needed confidence
- Knowledge – Gain a better understanding of technologies that may be applied to your sites
- Potential Cost Savings – Discover a wealth of cost-effective remediation technologies
- Partnership – CL:AIRE can work collaboratively with your current partners
- Community – Our community guides and teaching aids inform and promote remediation within communities, and serve to manage risk communication on a wider scale.
Research Groups
- Profile – Enjoy valuable publicity for your latest developments to a wider market
- Dissemination – Benefit from bulletins, project reports, eAlerts, conferences and workshops and our website portal to reach our contacts in the UK and abroad
- Strategy – Discuss and refine your approach with CL:AIRE and benefit from our team’s wealth of knowledge and data archives
- Funding – In certain cases, CL:AIRE can help acquire funding for key research projects through our network partners
- Access – We will endeavour to give you access to an appropriate site to develop your technology.
