Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 6 hours; Competence/s: 1 & 2
Course Delivery Options
Course Overview
There is an increasing need for a more sustainable approach to managing surface water. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) have many well documented benefits and reduce the effect on the quality and quantity of runoff from developments and can provide opportunities for amenity and biodiversity at no additional cost – but only if the design is approached in the correct manner.
This one-day workshop will give you an informative overview of fundamental considerations when approaching a SuDS scheme. Key concepts will be considered along with the range of techniques available. You will be able to gain an appreciation of the wider benefits of SuDS and an overview of the current status of guidance and design criteria in Ireland.
Course Programme
Introduction
- Why SuDS?
- SuDS Philosophy and Principles
- Current status of SuDS policy and guidance in Ireland
- SuDS Guidance and Design Framework
SuDS Concepts
- Overview
- Management Train and Sub-Catchments
- SuDS Hierarchy
SUDS Components
- SuDS Component Types
- Source Control
- Conveyance
- Site Control
Adopting the correct approach
- Site Design Process
- Designing Cost Effective Schemes
- Reducing Land Take
- Working with Ground Conditions
- Designing for Amenity and Biodiversity
- Health and Safety
Engineering Calculations
- Design Criteria
- Runoff Estimation
- Design approach to applying storage
- Flow Controls
Worked Example
- Group activity to apply Course learning
Who should attend?
Consulting Engineers, Local Authorities and hydraulic modellers seeking further in-depth knowledge regarding hydraulic analysis and application to SuDS design. Specific knowledge of modelling software is not required. The course is not software-focused.
Trainer Profile
Paul Singleton - McCloy Consulting
Paul is an experienced Chartered Civil / Environmental Engineer, specialising in SuDS / surface water management, hydraulic modelling and flood risk. He is an Associate with McCloy Consulting and leads the company’s Dublin branch.
Paul has considerable expertise in civil and environmental engineering; particularly in the fields of SuDS and flood risk modelling. Paul has been responsible for a number of surface water management projects and has worked with government bodies, local authorities and private developers on a range of SuDS projects.
Paul is an experienced public speaker and is involved in delivery of Flood Risk Assessment and SuDS training in the UK and Ireland.
Please contact the CPD Training Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options.