Highways & Drainage

The Highway Drainage Training course focuses on providing current practices for designing, constructing, and maintaining effective highway drainage systems. Emphasis is placed on legislation, design standards, materials, and innovative solutions to achieve sustainable and maintainable drainage systems. The course covers environmental aspects related to climate change, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), and flood risk mitigation. Participants will gain knowledge of drainage approaches, options, legislation, and guidance. The course is suitable for graduates, technicians, and professionals transitioning to highway maintenance management.

The Land Drainage Training course aims to provide a basic understanding of land drainage concepts and their application. It covers topics such as sustainable development, legislation, and the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Participants will learn about rights and responsibilities through presentations, group exercises, and case studies. The course is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds in the public and private sectors, including developers, planners, and construction professionals. No prerequisites are required for this one-day course.

The Bills of Quantities (BoQ) Training course focuses on understanding and applying Volume 4 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works. Participants learn to prepare bills of quantities accurately, ensure proper tendering, and handle payment issues. Practical exercises are included to enhance understanding. The course targets individuals involved in tender preparation, pricing, and measurement issues for highway construction and maintenance schemes. By the end of the course, participants should be proficient in using Volume 4 sections, compiling bills of quantities, and verifying Contractor's payment statements.

This one-day course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) in the context of current design guidance and planning processes. The course covers the principles and practice of SUDS, design criteria, integration into site layouts, and management considerations. It also addresses adoption and management issues, with examples and case studies from various SUDS schemes. Participants are required to refer to The SUDS Manual CIRIA 697.

The Sustainable Urban Highway Drainage Training course introduces Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to manage surface water run-off in urban environments sustainably. Participants gain insights into SUDS principles, techniques, and implications for highway engineers. The course covers topics such as sustainability, historical road drainage designs, hydrological criteria, climate change, ecological performance, legislation, and case studies. Suitable for construction professionals, the course aims to enhance understanding and application of SUDS practices to minimize environmental impacts and maximize amenity and biodiversity opportunities.

The Highway Drainage Training course focuses on introducing Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to manage surface water run-off in urban environments. It aims to educate highway engineers on the principles and techniques of SUDS to minimize the impact of highway infrastructure development on water quality and quantity. The course covers topics such as sustainability, historical road drainage designs, hydrological criteria, climate change, construction, and legislation. Suitable for construction professionals, the 2-day course is led by Professor Robert Jackson, an expert in sustainable engineering technologies.

The Highway Drainage Systems Training course aims to raise awareness of effective design and maintenance of surface water systems, emphasizing pollution control and storm outflow containment. Participants gain knowledge of road drainage design, construction approaches, and environmental guidance. The course covers topics such as drainage systems, Environment Agency requirements, climate change impact, and drainage design software. It is suitable for graduates, technicians, and experienced staff involved in road design and construction, offering practical instruction and updates on drainage technology.