Underpinning decisions with data and modelling – getting it right
Underpinning decisions with data and modelling – getting it right
Understanding the purpose, potential benefits and pitfalls of data management and modelling tools is fundamental to those working in urban drainage. With growing requirements to manage Combined Sewer Overflows, sewer/network capacity, flooding and overall river health while providing greater transparency it is important to understand how data and models can be effectively used.
Managing data, information and modelling is integral to informing investment decisions at all levels and stages of the project life cycle from business planning to detailed design. These are often desired skills for those involved in modelling, design, asset management and compliance in water companies, local authorities, regulators, consultants and other parts of the supply chain.
An understanding and application of appropriate and proportionate modelling approaches with the ability to provide assurances they are suitable for their intended is vital. The evolution of drainage and sewerage planning, the use of big data and transition to Nature-Based Solutions highlight the need for broader competencies and capacity in urban drainage modelling.
This interactive training day (split over two half days) provides an opportunity for those involved in managing data and modelling to explore the application, suitability, risks and their mitigation for different modelling approaches. It will also enable early career professionals to engage with, and learn from, their peers and experienced professionals in their sector.
Upon successful completion of the training, attendees will...
Appreciate the value and requirements of effective data management and modelling. Understand how to quantify, communicate and manage uncertainty and risks as part of scoping, building and using models. Improve knowledge and confidence to engage with different stakeholders on the use case, benefits and limitations of different modelling approaches. 
Day one
The opportunity and challenge for data management and modelling
Understand the different applications of data management and modelling (from different perspectives)
Workshop: choosing the right tools for the job (appropriate and proportionate modelling tools)
Day two
Understanding and managing uncertainty and risks
Workshop: Identifying areas of uncertainty and risks (acceptable and unacceptable risks)
Workshop: Review of a case study and application of good practice
Our face-to-face learning hubs are hosted by CIWEM friends and our Urban Drainage Group. Discussions will take place in person alongside the virtual presentations, and if you're lucky, some of the presentations may even take place at your site.
Space at the hubs is strictly limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. More hubs may be released in response to demand. 
Online: Dial in from the comfort of your own desk, you will benefit from virtual presentations from industry experts, lively discussion, and the sharing of ideas and good practice with peers through facilitated online breakout groups.
Hubs: Delegates are invited to register to attend the face to face learning hubs, hosted by friends of CIWEM and the CIWEM Urban Drainage Group where discussions will take place in person, alongside the virtual presentations and if you’re really lucky, some of the presentations may even take place onsite. Places at the hubs will be strictly limited and on a first come first served basis.
For group bookings, please contact learning@ciwem.org
Are you working in urban drainage and surface water management, do you want to raise awareness of your company and the great work you are doing? Do you feel passionately about supporting the sector’s early career professionals, promoting good practice and delivering thought leadership? We are seeking partner organisations to sponsor the training content and help CIWEM and CIWEM UDG deliver valuable training to the industry.
Investment: £1200.00+VAT Sponsor Now 
Explore our post-training resource pack for valuable insights into the discussions on Combined Sewer Overflows from last year's sessions
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