With a new British Standard ‘Taking soil samples for the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — Specification’ scheduled for publication in 2019, we are hosting an afternoon discussion meeting in collaboration with BSSS on the 18th February, to discuss VOCs in soil in the context of contaminated land investigation and remediation.
This afternoon discussion meeting will explore the investigation and remediation process of VOCs in contaminated soils providing attendees and speakers with the opportunity to discuss this subject in a relaxed environment.
Who should attend?
Environmental scientists | Expert practitioners | Remediators | Consultants | Researchers and academics | BSSS members | IES members | Local and regional government officials | NGOs | Professional bodies
Tickets
| IES members | Free |
| BSSS members | Free |
We welcome non-members to attend. Email rhianna@the-ies.org to express your interest and you will be added to the waiting list for this event.
Getting there
This meeting will be held in the JW Craig Committee room (part of the James Watt Centre) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. The James Watt Centre is located near the main reception indicated on the campus map. University staff at the reception will be able to direct you to the Committee room. There will also be signs indicating the direction from the main reception. View the campus map.
Travel to the University is easiest by Bus (from central Edinburgh) or Car (from Edinburgh or elsewhere). The Bus terminal is located near the main reception (see campus map). Alternatively, there are a number of free visitors car parks around campus. Further guidance on travel to the University can be found here.
Accessibility
The IES aim to provide events, conferences and workshops which are accessible to all. If you anticipate needing any type of assistance to fully participate in this workshop, please email Rhianna Jarvis or call +44 (0)20 7601 1920 to speak to somebody in person.
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