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Please note - the following seminars are from 2018

Wednesday 12th September

Thursday 13th September

11.00 - 11.30

Rebecca Kite

The future of alternatively powered freight

To give an industry perspective of the realistic prospects for alternatively powered vans and trucks (further information coming soon).

11.45 - 12.15

Adam Sokolowski

The Anatomy of a Brownfield Specialist

This talk will examine the anatomy of a brownfield professional. Adam will profile the broad skill sets applied by brownfield specialists today and consider the needs of the future. He will also debate how we must upskill the brownfield professionals of tomorrow. This talk will introduce the Institution of Environmental Sciences, exploring their role within the sector, both in promoting best practice and CPD.

12.30 - 13.00

Hazel Davidson

Innovations in Laboratory Testing

A review of recent developments in laboratory methodologies, including lower detection limits, improvements in GCMS (3D chromatography), automated sample preparation, and the measurement of respirable asbestos fibres in respirable dust.

13.15 - 13.45

Peter Dumble

Groundwater remediation: real-time monitoring of oxidizing reagent depletion

This case history demonstrates how real-time high-resolution monitoring of groundwater quality improved the management and control of a chlorinated solvent remediation programme deploying oxidizing reagents. Changes in TDS, pH, DO and ORP in a 6-month period following injection provided evidence of: (1) the immediate impact on groundwater quality; (2) the time when the oxidising agent was spent; and (3) the trend in water quality as it reverted to pre-injection conditions.

14.00 - 14.30

Goran Erak

Advanced Geosynthetic Solutions for Contaminated Land Remediation

Geosynthetic materials are widely used in all civil engineering and environmental containment applications. Typically products are developed for a specific function like waterproofing, filtering, separation, protection, drainage or reinforcement. Advanced geocomposite systems are specifically designed to perform multiple functions in order to enable cost effective solutions and safe remediation of contaminated land.

14.45 - 15.15

Andrew East

Advanced Micro bacterial solutions in the Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons

Andrew will be discussing the recent advances in micro-bacteria developed specifically for the Bio remediation of Hydrocarbons. This discussion will encompass a range of industry applications where this has been utilised with ground breaking results and third-party testing. The benefits of these advances will be highlighted to encourage the use as a value option in the treatment of hydrocarbon contaminated land both in situ and ex situ scenarios.

15.30 - 16.00

Aubrey Calderwood

Using Tax Incentives to Encourage the Redevelopment of Contaminated Land

With developers now mindful of the Government’s “Brownfield First” policy when identifying land suitable for development, more consideration must be given to building on contaminated sites that would previously have been uneconomic to develop. This seminar covers details of the of the current fiscal incentives available to help companies with the clean-up costs of such sites and examines the effectiveness of these incentives as a stimulus for development.

11.00 - 11.30

Michael Lunn

Can local authorities maintain public confidence in managing contaminated land sites?

This seminar by EIC''s Director of Public Affairs will look at the challenges local authorities are currently facing in the management and delivery of contaminated land sites. It will identify details of concerns by the Environmental Industries Commission have identified enforcement and verification of sites remediated for development specifically housing. The conclusions call for more resources for local authorities to ensure the land regulatory regime is being maintained to a high standard thereby ensure public confidence in sites being remediated.

11.45 - 12.15

Simon Talbot

Ten Years of Continuous Ground-Gas Monitoring and Latest Developments

In 2008, continuous ground-gas monitoring was an esoteric university research tool; now it is widely used and often identified as a best-practice technique. This presentation will consider the latest developments and how the technique provides robust data to feed into the ‘lines of evidence’ approach to risk assessment.

12.30 - 13.00

Simon Brightwell

Developments in geotechnical site investigation to reduce construction risk

Despite improvements in technology and materials it is still surprisingly rare for infrastructure construction projects to achieve programme and budget targets. “Unforeseen ground conditions” are the most widely quoted reason for these costly failures, but is there more that could be done to reduce uncertainty? Geohazard and contamination risk can often be reduced by well-integrated and appropriately phased site investigations resulting in a robust ground model.

13.15 - 13.45

Jon Swain

Bioremediation – Environmental and Financial Opportunities

Despite best intentions, industrial accidents causing contamination happen frequently; the typical response is to get the experts in to remove it from site to deal with elsewhere. However, the increasing importance of environmental matters is challenging “polluters” to take more responsibility for the clean-up by seeking opportunities to minimise the cost to the environment. Bioremediation is providing simple solutions for contamination with opportunities to reduce both environmental and monetary costs.

14.00 - 14.30

Ben de Waal

Tax Incentives for Brownfield Development and Innovation.

Tax incentives can play a key role in bringing contaminated land back into productive use. This seminar will help delegates navigate their way through the land remediation relief legislation. There will be guidance on the tools and processes to support them through the claim making process and alerts to some common pitfalls. The session will also review the potential for clients, contractors and consultants to generate tax relief from the time spent designing new and innovative ways to overcome site abnomals.

14.45 - 15.15

Alistair Gray and Darren Ward

Geo-environmental Site Investigation using CPT and Direct Push Technologies

A look at current and cutting-edge direct push based geo-environmental site investigation techniques and their place in wider site investigation and remediation projects. Covering a range of techniques and projects around the world, In Situ is at the forefront of direct push geo-environmental site investigation.

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Running Alongside

Theatre Hall 21

Wednesday 12th September

Thursday 13th September

11.00 - 11.30

Rebecca Kite

11.45 - 12.15

Adam Sokolowski

12.30 - 13.00

Hazel Davidson

13.15 - 13.45

Peter Dumble

14.00 - 14.30

Goran Erak

14.45 - 15.15

Andrew East

15.30 - 16.00

Aubrey Calderwood

11.00 - 11.30

Michael Lunn

11.45 - 12.15

Simon Talbot

12.30 - 13.00

Simon Brightwell

13.15 - 13.45

Jon Swain

14.00 - 14.30

Ben de Waal

14.45 - 15.15

Alistair Gray and Darren Ward

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