New homes mean new roads and new drainage and that means being aware of environmental issues around sustainable water management and urban drainage.

Flooding risks and the demand for new homes and the development of new infrastructure means that our supplky chain must be aware of the environmental issues surrounding sustainable water management. Subsidised courses are available but places are limited.

The course will develop the participants' understanding of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs) and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) approaches, multi-discipline design, planning aspects and community engagement.

The two workshop parts of the course will be held at the Wildlife Trust's Parc Slip Visitor Centre near Bridgend on 20th May and 9th or 10th June. The course is aimed at built environment professionals in Wales including: Civil Engineers, Water Engineers, Planners, Urban Designers, Landscape Architects, Ecologists, Main Contractors, Landscape Contractors, Land Owners, Estate Maintenance Professionals and college lecturers - in the capacity of Continuing Professional Development.

For more details contact Lisa Powell at Illman Young by email  or call her on 01242 521480. This course is offered by the Cardiff University BEST programme (Built Environment Sustainability Training) which is supported by the European Social Fund, through the Welsh Government via the Wales European Funding Office.

Integrated Catchment Management – free training course starts next month

Eligible professionals working in the built environment in Wales have the opportunity to attend free training in managing natural resources using Integrated Catchment Management (ICM). This course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of the design, planning and engagement activities required for effective implementation of ICM approaches. Benefits of ICM include an improved water environment as well as reduced flood risk, improved water quality and habitat creation. You will leave with a toolkit of techniques to enable you to work in line with the emerging Welsh Government water strategy as well as deliver ICM solutions in your day to day role. The course is designed for Built Environment professionals such as designers, planners, clients, consultants, decision-makers, water or drainage managers and those involved in construction or green infrastructure. Professions include Civil Engineers, Water Engineers, Planners, Urban Designers, Landscape Architects, Ecologists, Main Contractors, Landscape Contractors, Land and Property Owners, Estate Maintenance Professionals.

Arup is leading the training delivery, in partnership with Newcastle University and JBA Consulting. This team brings together a unique mix of leading technical specialists from consultancy as well as a high-ranking UK university. All tutors have practical experience of delivering schemes using Integrated Catchment Management, River Restoration and Natural Flood Management schemes coupled with extensive involvement in leading, related research in this field.

Using the link below please register now to join the course in Cwmbran, Margam or St Asaph

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