EVENT SUMMARY
Learn about the policy, planning, remediation and collaboration needed to enable the sustainable development of brownfield and contaminated land in Scotland at our 18th annual Brownfield Land Scotland conference on 4 February 2025 in Glasgow.
Join us in Glasgow to:
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Get updates on the Scottish Government Contaminated Land Policy
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Learn how the outcomes of the Vacant & Derelict Land Reuse Progress Report will affect you
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Understand if you are meeting the minimum regulatory requirements outlined in the BR211 Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings
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Get first-hand insights from regional Scottish brownfield remediation & development case studies
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Learn how to assess and address the risks from coal mining hazards
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Regroup with the Scottish brownfield and regeneration community in-person, share experiences and make new connections
Super early-bird tickets are available until 23 October, so book now to save up to £200 on your ticket.
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EVENT AGENDA
9.00 Registration and Networking
9.30 Opening Remarks from the Morning Chair
9.45 Update on Scottish Government Contaminated Land Policy Developments
Helen Mansbridge, Environment Protection Lead, The Scottish Government
10.05 Examining the Outcomes of the Vacant & Derelict Land (VDL) Reuse Progress Report
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Examining the progress and successes of the Ryden report on VDL
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Highlighting areas for further action to maintain momentum in land re-use
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Discussing how smaller VDL sites can be tackled and how funding can be attracted to these
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Developing community ownership of land
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Understanding different approaches and priorities towards VDL sites
David Stewart, Policy and Practice Lead, Scottish Land Commission
Heather Yearwood, Hub Development Officer, Community Land Scotland
10.35 Morning Refreshments & Networking
11.05 Evaluating the Sampling and Analysis of Emerging Contaminants
i2 Analytical
11.35 Case Study: Navigating the Challenges of Large Scale Remediation of the Former Bowling Terminal
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Examining the project phases of the full project lifecycle
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Overcoming the challenges on the project
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Developing effective collaboration and partnerships
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Discussing the technical challenges
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Key project success factors
Hendrik Nollet, Project Manager, DEME Group
This project has been shortlisted for a Brownfield Award 2024
12.05 BR211 Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings, One Year On: Are you Meeting the Minimums Required by the Regulators?
John Sparks, Global Operations Director, Geoshield Ltd
12.30 Networking Lunch
13.30 Welcome Back from the Afternoon Chair
13.35 Interactive Roundtable Sessions
These focused, interactive, break-out sessions give you the opportunity to discuss a key topic of interest to you in a more participative format.
Potential Topics
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BR211: How to Avoid the Errors and to Meet the Insistences of the Regulators
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Funding Mechanisms and Initiatives to Facilitate Brownfield Development
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Accounting for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Relation to Contaminated Land
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Taking a Circular Economy Approach to Brownfield Development
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Historic Landfill Development & Managing the Impact of Coastal Erosion
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Measuring, Protecting and Ensuring Biodiversity Value on Brownfield Sites
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Effectively Valuing and Prioritising Brownfield Land to Unlock Sites for Development
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Natural Capital: Evaluating the Benefits from Remediating and Redeveloping Contaminated Brownfield Sites
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Achieving Effective Pre-Planning Collaboration and Stakeholder & Community Engagement
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Exploiting the Potential of Brownfield Land for Renewable Energy Development
14.30 Case Study: Developing Sustainable Solutions with the Clyde Gateway Project to Optimise Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits
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Setting the scene: outlining the project requirements
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Planning and employing site investigations, data interpretation and visualisations
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Understanding the challenges to developing the robust cost-effective solutions needed
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Adapting to evolving complexities and remediation needs
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Ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement
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Exploring the real environmental and social benefits
David Granger, Technical Director, Hydrogeology and Remediation, AECOM
This project has been shortlisted for a Brownfield Award 2024
15.00 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
15.30 Assessing and Addressing the Risks from Coal Mining Hazards
Examining updated guidance on, and tools available for, assessing risks from coal mines, sharing both the challenges and solutions, and assessing possible implications for planning applications.
Darren Beriro, Geoscientist, British Geological Survey (BGS)
16.00 Case Study: Regional Case Study
16.30 Closing Remarks from the Chair followed by a Complimentary Networking Drinks Reception
WHO COULD YOU MEET?
Last year's event brought together over 110 members of the Scottish brownfield and regeneration community, from over 60 companies, including consultants, contractors and local councils.
Job titles include: Developers, Contaminated Land Officers, Managing Directors, Environmental Engineers, Environmental Consultants, Environmental Health Officers, Policy and Communications Officers, Geologists, Environmental Scientists and more.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Previous attendees said...
A hugely worthwhile event, networking with colleagues across Scotland and the UK
Masons Evans Partnership
The event provided a learning opportunity from experienced hands - the networking was invaluable
East Dunbartonshire Counci
Brilliantly organised conference with great presentations, and networking with fellow professionals
RSK
The day was excellently curated with just enough detail across a diverse range of subjects
BAM UK & Ireland
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