AN INVITATION TO ATTEND A FREE

MANCHESTER CONSTRUCTION BEST PRACTICE CLUB EVENT

Ecology and Invasive Weeds – A Risky Business

27thMarch 2012

16:00 registration; 16:30 Start; 17.30 Close

VENUE:

Centre for Construction Innovation Northwest (CCINW)

CUBE BUILDING | 113-115 PORTLAND STREET MANCHESTER M1 6DW Tel: 0161 295 5076

SPEAKERS:

Jen Turner (Senior Consultant, RSK Environment Ltd)

Mike Clough (Chief Executive, Japanese Knotweed Solutions Ltd)

Jen and Mike will guide developers, contractors and engineers through the requirements of planning authorities and government organisations with regard to biodiversity and invasive weeds issues in England.

1st session – Jen will run through the pitfalls for developers and contractors alike, the costs of non compliance, and the simple things you can do to eliminate or reduce the risk of legal compliance, delays to programme and costs to projects affected by ecology based risks. The talk will focus on changes to legislation, safeguarding protected species and recent changes to key ecological guidance documents.

2nd session – Mike will run through what is Japanese knotweed and learn how to identify throughout the seasons; Why it is a problem and the impacts it has. The legislation surrounding Japanese knotweed, including proposed changes to the law.Regulations relating to removal to licensed landfill and onsite burial.Methods of eradication, tailored solutions and aftercare monitoring including some relevant case studies.

This represents a valuable insight into the need for effective risk management at the earliest stages of your development, irrespective of whether you are the developer, principal contractor or client.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE EVENT PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE FORM OVERLEAF BY EMAIL

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED DURING REGISTRATION

If you have any queries, please call Richard May on 0161 491 4600 or

There is no separate charge for this event, but please note that due to the popularity of these events, places are available on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to Club Members.

Manchester Construction Best Practice Club events are CPD certified.

CPD certificates will be made available to members following the event.

MANCHESTER CONSTRUCTION BEST PRACTICE CLUB EVENT

Cube- 27th March 2012 - 4:00PM for 4:30PM until 5.30PM

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