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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.

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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.

Find out more...Register of materials...
Make a declaration...
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.

CL:AIRE made its Supporter Membership Scheme accessible to Local Authority (LA) personnel from 1 November 2017. There is no charge (i.e. it is free)

What will this mean?
LAs will have the same status as our current Supporter Members and have a dedicated LA landing page on the CL:AIRE website. Unlike our other membership categories, LA Supporter Membership will be managed on an individual basis (rather than by organisation).

Why should LAs join?
Membership benefits will include:

  • Free access to the online publications library
  • Free access to CL:AIRE's website, including the Water and Land Library (WALL), a repository for industry guidance and support material
  • Free invitations to CL:AIRE's regular networking events around the UK
  • Receiving Members' eAlert to get the latest CL:AIRE and industry news
  • Use of CL:AIRE members discussion forum on LinkedIn
  • Receiving our State of the Market Reports
  • Access to CL:AIRE's free eLearning modules on options appraisal and remediation technologies
  • 15% discount to all other training & eLearning

As this Membership Category grows, there will be opportunities to expand the benefits. For example, there is the potential to develop a private online discussion forum and / or bespoke training in consultation with LA needs.

Why is CL:AIRE doing this?
Our main driver is to improve communication and information sharing with LAs. We want to include all the key stakeholders in sustainable land reuse in CL:AIRE's membership. Currently LAs are not well represented yet are integral to the industry. We recognise LAs are interested in CL:AIRE's services and activities, and understand that funding is limited.

How do you join?
You will simply need to register on the CL:AIRE website, using your .gov.uk email address. If you're already registered on the website with your .gov.uk email address, then just email rob.sweeney@claire.co.uk to confirm you'd like to become a Member. If you've registered with a personal email address instead of a work one, then you should log in and change the email address to your work one on your profile. Once you’ve done this, we can simply switch on your membership at the back-end of the website.

  • CL:AIRE Principal Membership is for organisations looking to raise their company profile within and outside the industry and demonstrate their prominent support towards CL:AIRE’s activities. In addition they are seeking to get more involved in industry-led initiatives and receive preferential support from CL:AIRE. This membership is available for an annual contribution of £3,000 ex VAT.

    See the membership benefits table below for further details.

    To purchase Principal membership.
    • CL:AIRE Supporter Membership is for organisations looking for company profile and to show support towards CL:AIRE’s activities. This membership is available for an annual contribution of £500 ex VAT per organisation (£100 ex VAT for sole traders and academic institutions). Local Authorities receive Supporter Membership for free, for more information and details on how to sign up click here).

      See the membership benefits table below for further details.

      To purchase membership.
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Benefits Supporter Principal
  £500 / year £3,000 / year
1. Invitations to task groups - The ability to help the development of our industry-led initiatives.   Y
2. Organisation’s logo and 100 word profile located on the CL:AIRE website.   Y
3. Use of the CL:AIRE Principal Member logo and certificate as evidence of your commitment to sustainable land reuse.
* Logo usage terms and conditions on CL:AIRE website *
  Y
4. Preferential Help Desk Support for general contaminated / brownfield land enquiries.   Y
5. Annual meeting to raise industry issues and show how and where CL:AIRE and its members' can develop solutions.   Y
6. Preferential branding opportunities and exposure to show evidence of support for sustainable land reuse.   Y
7. Invitation to the annual Principal Members dinner.   Y
8. 1 day room hire of our Reading training facility.   Y
9. CL:AIRE Members are listed and hyperlinked on the CL:AIRE website. Y Y
10. Company name listed in first eAlert on the month of joining or renewal. Y Y
11. Reduced fees for scheduled CL:AIRE events and training courses. 15% 25%
12. Invitation to Members’ Business Networking events. Y Y
13. Advertise internships, graduate opportunities and careers fairs. Y Y
14. Access to CL:AIRE’s monthly eAlerts containing industry information, news, events and training. Y Y
15. Complete access to all CL:AIRE publications and the Water and Land Library (WALL). Y Y
16. 50% discount for preparation of CL:AIRE bulletins. Y Y

Local Authority Supporter Membership Details

Supporter Membership for Local Authority (LA) personnel is free of charge.

LAs will have the same status as our current Supporter Members. LA Supporter Membership will be managed on an individual basis (rather than by organisation).

See the membership benefits table for further details.

Why is membership for LA personnel free of charge?
CL:AIRE’s main driver is to improve communication and information sharing with LAs. We want to include all the key stakeholders in sustainable land reuse in CL:AIRE's membership. LAs are integral to the industry and we recognise they are interested in CL:AIRE's services and activities, but funding is limited.

How do you join?
You will simply need to register on the CL:AIRE website, using your .gov.uk email address. If you're already registered on the website with your .gov.uk email address, then just email members@claire.co.uk to confirm you'd like to become a Member. If you've registered with a personal email address instead of a work one, then you should log in and change the email address to your work one on your profile. Once you’ve done this, we can simply switch on your membership.


 

Principal Members Profiles

  • The membership profiles are supplied by each Principal Member and should not be seen as an endorsement of the company (for information purposes only). CL:AIRE cannot accept responsibility for the content of the Principal members’ profiles on the CL:AIRE website and is not responsible for any use that might be made of these profiles.

  • CL:AIRE makes no representations about the suitability of the information contained within these profiles.

  • Readers / visitors to the site (hereinafter referred to as users) should verify any information obtained from these profiles before acting upon it. Any decision or action taken by users on the basis of information provided on or via the CL:AIRE web site is at the user's sole discretion and risk. In particular, the information contained in these profiles should not be construed as technical advice.

 

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our remediation practice support clients to understand their environmental and engineering risks across a project and we are able to provide practical support around planning, desk top studies, ground investigations, remediation option appraisals through to full delivery of earthworks and remediation schemes.
Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services, we work in partnership with our clients to create exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets.
Ashwood Homes is based in the heart of Lincolnshire and over the past 25 years we have built up an enviable reputation in the residential property market. We build a range of properties from two bed starter homes through to five bed executive homes – so there’s something to suit all. Our mission is to provide a one-stop shop for those looking to buy a new home – from the moment you reserve your house right through to legal completion and beyond. We have a well-trained, experienced sales team to help you every step of the way.
Addressing our industrial legacy, AtkinsRéalis Environmental Practice protects and transforms our environment whilst enabling beneficial (re)use of land to unlock value, support net zero and meet society's needs now and in the future. Using our blend of digital science and engineering expertise, including geological, hydrogeological, contaminated land, waste management, sustainable soil management and broad environmental skills, we maintain an award-winning reputation for adaptive, applied and integrated mitigation and support our clients make informed decisions in a complex and fast-paced world. We turn constraints into opportunity, influencing design and minimising engineering requirements while embedding innovation and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. Our passion and purpose is to build quality homes, strengthen communities and make a positive difference to people’s lives. We specialise in urban regeneration, working with local communities and councils to stitch left-behind places back into their local fabric. Our neighbourhoods are uniquely designed and built with great care and attention to detail. Each place combines the amenities people love and need, with beautifully crafted private and affordable homes. Berkeley Group includes Berkeley, St Edward, St George, St James, St Joseph and St William.
Bristol & Avon Group, is an established, family owned company providing transport services, development platforms, remediation options, aggregate supply and bulk earthworks solutions to a broad range of clients in the South-West region for over 30 years. We are the leading material haulier in our area and move in excess of 400,000 m3 annually. With a proven track record we continue to grow and develop, making significant investments in our staff, operational facilities, fleet and plant ensuring our capability to evolve whilst meeting the operational needs and environmental responsibility of our clients and stakeholders alike.
Cognition Land and Water is a leading specialist remediation and ground engineering contractor in the UK. We have an extensive portfolio of completed projects across many sectors including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure and specialist sectors such as Nuclear. We specialise in delivering solutions to ground-based risks on challenging and complex sites. We work directly with developer clients or through government bodies, Tier 1 contractors or designers. Cognition has an outstanding track record of delivering projects on time and on budget. Sustainability is a core value and as a Carbon Neutral Company, we regularly use innovative technologies.
E3P is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consultancy with offices in Manchester and Birmingham, offering UK-wide coverage. We specialise in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, ecology, biodiversity, noise, and vibration, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the country. Our industry-leading technical expertise ensures efficient site evaluation, remediation, and compliance, tailored to the unique challenges of brownfield and complex developments. We are recognised for our commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), with numerous initiatives that continually support our team's growth and deliver exceptional client outcomes. E3P’s collaborative, ownership-driven culture fosters innovation and accountability, setting the standard for technical excellence while prioritising the professional development of our people. At E3P, we are shaping a sustainable future through technical leadership and investment in our team.
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects. EKFB has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link.
Environment Agency (EA) work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
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.
FGP is one of the UK’s leading firms of Rural Practice Chartered Surveyors specialising in Energy and Infrastructure committed to providing the most professional, dynamic and commercially sound service to those developing windfarms, solar, tidal power, road schemes, pipeline and cable utilities and power and gas supplies. FGP are  Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited firm with accreditations extending to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO54001. FGP provide advice on reinstatement of land following the development of infrastructure projects and in particular soils and drainage to include land classification. FGP are able to prepare materials management plans and design statements pursuant to the CL:AIRE protocol and provide the support of a qualified person to submit and manage the same. 
Geosyntec Consultants is highly regarded, in the UK and globally, for delivering exceptional service and tailored, best-value solutions that help our clients succeed with their endeavours involving the environment, natural resources and infrastructure against the evolving landscape of environmental drivers and regulation. With a focus on characterisation and remediation of complex brownfield sites, supporting environmental liability management and transactions, we are a vibrant, practice-centred business known for driving innovation and leveraging global expertise to meet the needs of our current clients and to proactively engage with new ones.
Jackson Remediation is a Remediation and Enabling Contractor formed on the premise that clients should never have to choose between price and quality. Our professional team work collaboratively with the client to ensure optimal project outcomes, whilst retaining risk for unforeseen ground conditions. We focus on value creation and quality delivery, drawing upon technical expertise and profound understanding of construction. We are agile and focussed on how contamination issues can be overcome in the most robust yet cost effective manner throughout the project lifecycle. Good value does not have to mean quality is sacrificed.
National Grid has been a strong presence in the development of many leading industry initiatives over the last 20 years and is proud to have played a key role in establishing CL:AIRE as well as being an ever-present supporter of CL:AIRE since. The company owns hundreds of former gasworks sites and employs a respected professional team with a long-standing track record of delivering annual programmes of site assessment, remediation and gasholder demolition, as part of our strategy to bring surplus sites back to beneficial use including providing land for new housing. The Company also manages land contamination issues on operational land across the UK including on operational electricity transmission sub-stations.
Natural Resources Wales is the largest Welsh Government Sponsored Body - employing 1,900 staff across Wales with a budget of GBP 178 million. Natural Resources Wales' purpose is to pursue sustainable management of natural resources in all of its work. This means looking after air, land, water, wildlife, plants and soil to improve Wales' well-being, and provide a better future for everyone. Wales' natural resources provide our basic needs; the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They give us energy, prosperity and security; they protect us and make us healthier and our lives better. They also provide a home for some rare and beautiful wildlife and iconic landscapes we can enjoy and which boost the economy via tourism. By managing them and using them in a more joined up way, they can provide multiple benefits for people and nature, now and into the future.
In 2005 the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) was established as a non-departmental public body (NDPB) under the Energy Act (2004) to ensure that the UK’s nuclear legacy sites are decommissioned and cleaned up safely, securely, cost-effectively and in ways that protect people and the environment.
Persimmon has been building quality homes across England, Wales and Scotland since 1972 and is one of the leading UK housebuilders. We have 29 offices located through England, Wales and Scotland. The Group’s strategic objectives ensure that sustainability and best practice are a core part of the Group’s ongoing operations. We have a key role to play in minimising our environmental impact through our operations, our supply chain and the homes and communities we build, ultimately helping our customers to live more sustainably.
Remediation Waste is a specialist remediation and waste consultancy and contractor offering in-house bespoke designed and implemented remediation solutions for all types of challenging sites, such as historic landfill and brownfield sites. Our in-depth knowledge of construction delivery means that we provide commercially viable management plans, risk assessments and remediation techniques, helping industry recover and reuse soils. We also provide guidance and support for soil removal and treatment, where we leverage our skill set in waste classification and obligations on Landfill Tax. Our experience extends across all types of contamination but also have expertise in PFAS and Asbestos. Covering the whole LCRM process, earthworks strategies, construction advisory, DoW CoP, environmental permitting and waste management, meaning we can act as your trusted partner with regard to optimising brownfield land and former waste deposits for future reuse. We are pioneering the future of soil remediation.
RSK Geosciences, now incorporating Leap Environmental, is the UK’s leading land contamination, geotechnical and geophysics consultancy and we have more than 300 professional staff based in over 20 offices UK-wide. With more than 30 years of experience in the design and implementation of site investigations and interpretative reporting, we help our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with the acquisition, ownership, operation, development and divestiture of land. We work in a wide range of sectors, including leading property developers and house-builders, utility providers, main contractors, local authorities and industrial sector clients. We have industry-leading expertise in specialist technical areas including land contamination risk assessment, geotechnical/ earthworks design and silt management, as well as embodied carbon assessment and climate change impacts for ground risk. We undertake expert witness and peer review services in these technical areas. Our work on projects and developing technical guidance has been recognised in several premier industry awards.
Shell Global Solutions provides technical services and licensed technologies. What sets us apart from some other licensors and consultants is the knowledge we have gained from our corporate heritage as the owner and operator of large, complex industrial process plants. Our technologies and business solutions reflect our many years of experience in designing, building and operating such facilities.
Soilfix is an award-winning remediation solutions provider to the Development, Industrial, Commercial and Public sectors. Working throughout the UK, our mission is to understand and manage risk in the ground. Since 2004, Soilfix has developed an outstanding track record for delivering sustainable and innovative site remediation and environmental restoration solutions to unlock brownfield sites on a wide variety of industrial settings. We are committed to building long term relationships by offering a professional service tailored to our clients’ individual needs - always helping them solve the problems they have with their land. Our customers love our collaborative approach!
The Sirius Group is a leading design and build remediation solutions provider of multi-disciplinary services to industry, developers and contractors. Our experts continually advance our technologies, and our understanding and management of ground risk, giving you the confidence to build on. Sirius has an outstanding track record for the design and delivery of innovative, efficient, technically robust remedial solutions on a wide variety of challenging ground, contaminated land and brownfield sites. As well as remediation, Sirius can design and deliver a range of services, including site investigation, environmental impacts, geotechnical and geoenvironmental site assessments. Our capabilities also include in-house demolition, drilling and grouting, and civil engineering, ensuring we have the ability to provide a fully managed project package to enable the most challenging sites ready for development on programme and to budget. Sirius can also deploy its own state-of-the-art plant machinery ensuring the most effective and efficient production methods.
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.
Willmott Dixon is proud to have a clear commitment with CLAIRE as a partner, given the efficient framework for our projects to follow for declaration of soil as a material and to show that, as contractors working with our partners, we are sensitive to the environmental risks and opportunities for soil and stone reuse on and between our sites, or across the sector. Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned construction and interior fit-out group. Founded in 1852, we are dedicated to leaving a positive legacy for our communities and their environments. We create value for customers, stakeholders and communities by working in a sustainable and responsible way to shape the built environment and make a positive impact to society’s well-being. We were delighted to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development in 2019.
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. With 7,000 talented people in the UK (including Mouchel Consulting) and 36,000 globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. WSP has been involved in many high profile UK projects including the Shard, Crossrail, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Manchester Metrolink, M1 Smart Motorway, the re-development of London Bridge Station, and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network. Our Ground Risk and Remediation Business excels in the delivery of both contaminated land consultancy and remediation contracting using its in house teams.

 

 

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

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