PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s that are fast becoming an issue on many development sites – particularly brownfield – across the UK.

These ‘forever chemicals’ are a major concern due to their serious risk to human health.

For construction and demolition companies, they are an additional contaminant to deal with as they fall within the scope of the EA’s environmental permitting regime.

While PFAS creates risk to construction projects, there are ways to mitigate against them. This workshop will cover…

• What are PFAS and what risks do they pose to construction, demolition and development ?
• Introduction to the PFAS Risk Assessment Database to rapidly screen sites for PFAS risk.

• How do construction companies manage/mitigate the risks?
• Can PFAS remediation unlock problem sites? Case studies from two live projects.

Delivered by Duncan Sanders, who is the PFAS lead within ATG Group along with a ‘PFAS Geological Expert’.

They will help you gain a clearer understanding of the nature of the problem and what options are available to you if PFAS are discovered on your sites.

If you are unsure if you are a member of CENE, please go to www.cene.org.uk to check.

Organisation:	CENE
Date:	06/05/25
Time:	08.30
Speaker:	Duncan Sanders ATG Group
Venue:	Offices of DAC Beachcroft, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Cost:	Free to CENE Members / £25 Non Members
Type:	CPD
Contact:	leanne@cene.org.uk
Region:	Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Time of Day:	Day
Topic:	Other