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Managing long term serviceability of sewers

Explores the gap between the service life requirement for gravity sewer pipelines and the specified design life of a sewer system.

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CPSA Newsletter 'Pipeline' Winter 2011 Issue Out

The Winter 2011 issue of CPSA's newsletter 'Pipeline' is now out and available at CPSA's website here.

The main feature of this issue is the new standard on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products and possible impact on construction products carbon footprinting.

Free CPD Seminar - Manchester

As part of the Construction CPD Road Seminar Tour 2012 CPSA will be holding a seminar entitled "Carbon Footprinting Demystified: Do we understand what a carbon footprint actually is?" at Ramada Manchester, Salford Quays, M5 3AW on Wednesday 14th March. The seminar explains the fundamentals of carbon accounting, the data required to produce a carbon footprint and why data reliability counts in carbon footprinting (see event programme here).

The presentation will be made by Stuart Crisp, CPSA’s Business Development Director. To ensure a place for the seminars you wish to attend, book online at www.cpduk.co.uk

Site Guide for Contractors on Concrete Pipeline Lifting

This Site Guide Provides information on suitable equipment for safe offloading, lifting and installing concrete pipes and manhole rings whilst simultaneously offering construction time and cost savings

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Water Footprinting of Wastewater Pipelines

A comparison between concrete and plastic pipes shows that the water footprint of a concrete sewer pipe is between 2.6 to 6.7 times lower than an equivalent size plastic pipe

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Carbonation (Part 2) Comparing the Carbon Footprints of Concrete & Plastic Pipes

Concrete pipes compare favourably to polypropylene and HDPE pipes when installed with a full granular surround and the effective carbon footprint of a DN2100 concrete pipe including carbonation can be around 38% lower than a DN2100 HDPE pipe. The gap is significantly bigger when other bedding designs are used.

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Free CPD Seminar - London

As part of the Construction CPD Road Seminar Tour 2011 CPSA will be holding a seminar entitled "Carbon Footprinting Demystified: Do we understand what a carbon footprint actually is?" at GALLEON SUITE, ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL, Bedford Way, off Russell Square, WC1H 0DG on Thursday 17th November. The seminar explains the fundamentals of carbon accounting, the data required to produce a carbon footprint and why data reliability counts in carbon footprinting (see event programme here).

The presentation will be made by Stuart Crisp, CPSA’s Business Development Director. To ensure a place for the seminars you wish to attend, book online at www.cpduk.co.uk

The Carbonation of Concrete Pipeline Products

CPSA has published a new Information Sheet which looks at how carbonation can have a positive impact on the carbon footprint of concrete pipeline products. The Information Sheet, entitled "Carbonation (Part 1) How it Reduces the Carbon Footprint of Concrete", shows that the amount of CO2 absorbed can effectively reduce the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of a concrete pipes by almost 10%. The carbon emissions of concrete pipes can therefore look markedly different if such factors are included in the carbon auditing process.

Free CPD Seminar - Chester

As part of the Construction CPD Road Seminar Tour 2011 CPSA will be holding a seminar entitled "Carbon Footprinting Demystified: Do we understand what a carbon footprint actually is?" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Trinity Street, Chester CH1 2BD, on Thursday 20th October. The seminar explains the fundamentals of carbon accounting, the data required to produce a carbon footprint and why data reliability counts in carbon footprinting (see event programme here).

The presentation will be made by Stuart Crisp, CPSA’s Business Development Director. To ensure a place for the seminars you wish to attend, book online at www.cpduk.co.uk

CPSA Newsletter 'Pipeline' September 2011 Issue Out

The September issue of CPSA's newsletter 'Pipeline' is now out and available at CPSA's website here.

The main feature of this issue is the carbon footprinting studies and reports completed by carbon consultants Carbon Clear Ltd for CPSA earlier this year. The reports and summary brochure are available for download at the Sustainability section of the website.

CPSA Technical Guide

Recently updated with new worked examples, information on circular precast concrete manhole base systems and the latest versions of standards and specifications.

Pipe Deflection and the Suitability for Adoption

When Flexible Pipes deform it can lead to compromised structural and hydraulic performance. It may also result in failure to meet sewer adoption requirements.

The link between Bedding Class and Pipe Material Choice

Explores the link between the pipe material choice, its bedding class and the cost, time and environmental (carbon) characteristics associated with the installation of that pipe.

Free CPD Seminar - Plymouth

As part of the Construction CPD Road Seminar Tour 2011 CPSA will be holding a seminar entitled "Carbon Footprinting Demystified: Do we understand what a carbon footprint actually is?" the New Continental Hotel, Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3LD. This seminar explains the fundamentals of carbon accounting, the data required to produce a carbon footprint and why data reliability counts in carbon footprinting.

The presentation will be made by Stuart Crisp, CPSA’s Business Development Director. To ensure a place for the seminars you wish to attend, book online at www.cpduk.co.uk

Winter 2010/2011 Issue of "Pipeline"

The new Winter 2010/2011issue of "Pipeline", the CPSA online newsletter, is now available at our website (here). This issue focusses on the new precast base manhole systems manufactured by three of the UK's concrete pipeline products manufacturers. A number of case studies with information on use, installation and overall benefits are included. Our Winter issue also offers news on a number of our activities and publications in the last 12 months.

New CPSA Offloading Guide ensures safe deliveries

The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) has published a new document to help customers ensure the safe offloading of concrete pipeline product deliveries.

Falls from vehicles and delivery accidents make up a large proportion of workplace injuries and the Guide offers advice on the risks associated with delivery and transport operations. The scope of responsibilities before, during and after products have been delivered are demonstrated and the Guide complements other industry reference documents including HSE Information Sheet WPT06 ‘Delivering safely: Co-operating to prevent workplace vehicle accidents’ and the Freight Transport Association Guide ‘Preventing Falls from Vehicles’. A PDF copy of the Guide is found here

Life made easier with launch of new CPSA web site

The revamped CPSA site now offers easier navigation, useful new material and improvements to the popular on-line Calculators for Structural Design and Material Cost comparisons.

The site provides vital information relating to installation and operating costs of pipeline systems; transport, handling & installation; design & technical guidance; maintenance, integrity & durability; sustainability; innovation and details of CPSA’s CPD accredited training programme. The site contains a wealth of information on all aspects of pipeline system design, installation and operation with a full library of freely available downloads. CPSA also offer a useful eNewsletter designed to keep industry professionals up to date with recent developments. You can register via the CPSA web site.

Free CPD Seminar - London

As part of the Construction CPD Road Seminar Tour 2010, an extra date has been added on Wednesday 17th November 2010 at the Royal National Hotel, London.

On this date, CPSA will be holding a seminar entitled Sustainable Pipeline Construction. This seminar, which explains the fundamentals of carbon accounting and the data required to produce a carbon footprint, includes a detailed analysis of pipelines and comparisons with alternative pipeline materials and installation methods and covers other issues such as responsible sourcing, resource scarcity and recyclability.

  The presentation will be made by Stuart Crisp, CPSA’s Business Development Director. To ensure a place for the seminar/s you wish to attend, book online here

Learn about Carbon Footprinting and gain CPD hours, for free!

The CPSA training programme for industry professionals has been extended with the launch of a new CPD accredited presentation “Embodied Carbon Emissions in Concrete and Other Pipeline Materials”.

Everyone today is talking about sustainability. The UK’s pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 will place immense pressure on industry to deliver. Carbon reduction and efficiency targets are appearing in all sectors. However confusion is widespread and "Carbon Accounting" can still be considered in its infancy. The new CPD presentation:

• Explains the fundamentals of carbon accounting and the data required to produce a carbon footprint
• Identifies recognized information sources and indicates limitations to the reliability of some data
• Includes a detailed analysis of pipelines and provides comparisons with alternative pipeline materials and installation methods
• Provides an overview of other environmental impacts such as responsible sourcing, recycling and embodied energy

To register your interest or to learn more about the full CPD programme click here

PRESS RELEASE: Outcry at false carbon footprint claims for manholes

The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) is aware of a carbon footprint comparison study between UK traditional manhole systems and a new manhole system imported from abroad. Dutch manufacturers, Kiljstra, have referred to the study findings in a number of adverts and made several claims based on that comparison. CPSA believes that the results of the study were significantly affected by incorrect information and assumptions. Download CPSA Press Release here.

A number of discrepancies were identified – these are detailed here

Alarm over non-compliant manhole import

A Press Release was published by CPSA on a new non-compliant manhole type in the market. The new manhole type does not meet requirements at BS 5911-3, EN 752, CESWI (6th Ed), and Sewers for Adoption (6th Ed). It is understood that these manhole systems are orginially produced in the Netherlands and imported to the UK.

CPSA also released an explanatory note with more details on the compliance problems of that manhole system

Sustainable Concrete Strategy Wins Top Environmental Award

The concrete industry’s Sustainable Concrete Strategy has won the prestigious 2010 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards for Environmental Initiative. The awards recognise and celebrate best practice and reward the achievement of trade associations from all industry sectors. Read more

Twelve environmental advantages of concrete drainage systems

The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) and the Box Culvert Association (BoxCA) have published "Concrete Drainage and Sewerage Products: your sustainable option".

The brochure identifies 12 sustainability advantages of concrete drainage systems and offers information about the manufacture of products and why the environmental impacts associated with these systems are typically low. It also illustrates how concrete drainage products can be used to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impacts.

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