Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Cost: 
£500.00
Duration: 
2.0 day(s)

Overview

This is a two day course providing an overview of the processes involved in assessing and controlling runoff from development sites using Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and the benefits of using SuDS in urban development.

The first day concentrates on the key concepts and the key benefits of SuDS and will be suitable for the drainage engineer needing to understand the performance and key features of SuDS systems, and also planners, developers and architects who may be interested in the other benefits of SuDS use, such as amenity, ecology, water harvesting and green infrastructure.  Practical application of SuDS in the context of the emerging guidance and legislation will be discussed.

The second day will concentrate on the design of SuDS systems, from outline design concepts to assessment of performance.   Data requirements will be discussed and the estimation of flow and water quality loading.   Deisgn examples for swales, attenuation tanks and ponds and infiltration systems will be covered to enable attendees to undertake detailed design of these features.

The course also provides an introduction to water sensitive urban design and the benefits of 'livability' which can arise from integrated SuDS use.  Examples of SuDS use in a variety of situations will be given.

Participants may attend either or both days.

Who should attend

  • Engineers and other specialists working in development control or the design of new infrastructure
  • Planners and developers
  • Architects and Masterplanners

Course outcomes

The course will enable delegates to efficiently plan, design, construct and manage SuDS schemes in accordance with the relevant legal and regulatory framework.

Topics covered

  • What are SuDS?
  • The surface water management train infiltration devices
  • Planning issues
  • UK and Irish legislation and the adoption of SuDS infrastructure
  • Swales and filter strips
  • Permeable surfaces
  • Ponds, basins and wetlands
  • Designing and planning SuDS
  • Obtaining consents
  • The CIRIA SuDS manual
  • Water sensitive urban design

Related courses

  • Introduction to Flood Hydrology – processes and practices (UK)
  • Urban Hydrology
  • Flood Risk Assessment
  • Stormwater Quality Modelling with music by eWater 

Summary

  • Two day introductory course
  • A comprehensive set of course notes, worked examples and case studies will be provided
  • Counts as 12 CPD/CET hours

Presenter/s

Jeremy Benn FREng MA MSc FICE FCIWEM C.WEM MASCE MIEI CEng CEnv CEng(I) 

Bob Sargent BSc MBA CEnv CSci FCIWEM