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Latest News

Greenfield housing most damaging where markets are weak

Greenfield land availability is likely to hit brownfield housing development in areas where the housing market is weak, according to new research.

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European ministers fail to agree on soil protection

The European Environment Council failed to reach agreement on the soil framework directive.

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Lancaster inquiry staggers on without developer or council

Lancaster City Council is joining the developer in withdrawing from the city centre redevelopment inquiry

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Features

Finding the value of transit land

Developers can reap big rewards when rail transit schemes open, but channelling that gain to pay for it is more difficult.

Soils piling up the agenda

Jon Reeds examines a report setting out proposals for a soil policy, part of a growing pile of work stressing anxieties about soil carbon, soil sealing and greenfield sprawl.

Comment

"That thick hide politicians need to endure life at Westminster obviously protects them from criticism of their expenses claims and blame for the deregulation which brought about the world recession."

Publications

Latest Remediation Guide X, May 2009

Cost saving, on-site testing and sustainable remediation are the three key and reinforcing themes of this guide.

Jobs

The BLRS (formerly the British Land Reclamation Society incorporating the National Land Reclamation Panel of the Local Authorities) is seeking to appoint a part time self employed Development Officer to help the Management Committee develop and grow the Society.

Location:

Warrington

Employer:

British Land Reclamation Society

Salary range:

competitive

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Atkins is currently well positioned for a range of exciting engineering developments in London and the South East.

Location:

London

Employer:

Atkins

Salary range:

£41,000 - £50,000

Conferences

Jun 10

Risks and Hazard Management in Former Mining Districts

Event organiser:

Brownfield Briefing and Newzeye

Newcastle

England

Jun 17

Scottish Brownfield and Contaminated Land

Event organiser:

Brownfield Briefing and Newzeye

Glasgow

Scotland