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−	Since 2013 ~~the Challenge, led by~~ CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Interest Group, has invited the construction industry to add biodiversity enhancements to construction sites, developments or existing buildings, regardless of size, and whether permanent or temporary with the best enhancements gaining recognition at an awards ceremony.	+	Since 2013 CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Interest Group, has invited the construction industry to add biodiversity enhancements to construction sites, developments or existing buildings, regardless of size, and whether permanent or temporary with the best enhancements gaining recognition at an awards ceremony.

	With 750+ project case studies received to date the Challenge is continuing to gain recognition. Biodiversity improvement have included installing bug hotels and bat boxes, restoring riverbanks and wildflower meadows and delivering detailed biodiversity action plans. Doing just one thing really can make a BIG difference in helping to reverse the decline of Biodiversity in the UK.		With 750+ project case studies received to date the Challenge is continuing to gain recognition. Biodiversity improvement have included installing bug hotels and bat boxes, restoring riverbanks and wildflower meadows and delivering detailed biodiversity action plans. Doing just one thing really can make a BIG difference in helping to reverse the decline of Biodiversity in the UK.

−	The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 was officially launched with a webinar ~~sponsored by Marshalls~~ at the end of March 2022. From 2022, the Challenge and Awards will be overseen by CIRIA’s newly created Biodiversity Community of Practice – ~~comprised of~~ a growing network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants, engaged with biodiversity developments, achievements in the industry, government initiatives and more.	+	The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 was officially launched with a webinar at the end of March 2022. From 2022, the Challenge and Awards will be overseen by CIRIA’s newly created Biodiversity Community of Practice – comprising a growing network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants, engaged with biodiversity developments, achievements in the industry, government initiatives and more.

	The BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards are divided into eight categories:		The BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards are divided into eight categories:
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	Dr Martina Girvan, Technical Director – Ecology, Arcadis and 2022 sponsor commented “Arcadis are delighted to be sponsoring and supporting the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards which promote innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry. Only by working together can we deliver the best results for biodiversity and for ourselves, as we rely upon biodiversity to secure our quality of life, for today and for the future.”		Dr Martina Girvan, Technical Director – Ecology, Arcadis and 2022 sponsor commented “Arcadis are delighted to be sponsoring and supporting the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards which promote innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry. Only by working together can we deliver the best results for biodiversity and for ourselves, as we rely upon biodiversity to secure our quality of life, for today and for the future.”

−	For further information on how to enter, and gain inspiration from past entries, ~~please~~ visit [https://www.bigchallenge.info/ https://www.bigchallenge.info/] The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 Awards ceremony will take place in September ~~and details will be announced in due course via the website~~	+	For further information about how to enter, and gain inspiration from past entries, visit [https://www.bigchallenge.info/ https://www.bigchallenge.info/]
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		+	The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 Awards ceremony will take place in September.

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−	~~= CIRIA~~ BIG Biodiversity ~~Challenge =~~	+	Since 2013 the Challenge, led by CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Interest Group, has invited the construction industry to add biodiversity enhancements to construction sites, developments or existing buildings, regardless of size, and whether permanent or temporary with the best enhancements gaining recognition at an awards ceremony.

−	Since 2013 the Challenge, led by CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Interest Group, has invited the construction industry to add biodiversity enhancements to construction sites, developments or existing buildings, regardless of size, and whether permanent or temporary with the best enhancements gaining recognition at an awards ceremony. With 750+ project case studies received to date the Challenge is continuing to gain recognition. ~~CIRIA’s BIG~~ Biodiversity ~~Challenge offers advice~~ and ~~learning to show how~~ biodiversity ~~improvements~~ can ~~be simple, affordable and achievable~~.	+	With 750+ project case studies received to date the Challenge is continuing to gain recognition. Biodiversity improvement have included installing bug hotels and bat boxes, restoring riverbanks and wildflower meadows and delivering detailed biodiversity action plans. Doing just one thing really can make a BIG difference in helping to reverse the decline of Biodiversity in the UK.

−	Biodiversity ~~improvement have included installing bug hotels and bat boxes~~, ~~restoring riverbanks~~ and ~~wildflower meadows and delivering detailed biodiversity action plans. Doing just one thing really can make~~ a ~~BIG difference in helping to reverse the decline~~ of ~~Biodiversity in the UK.~~	+	The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 was officially launched with a webinar sponsored by Marshalls at the end of March 2022. From 2022, the Challenge and Awards will be overseen by CIRIA’s newly created Biodiversity Community of Practice – comprised of a growing network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants, engaged with biodiversity developments, achievements in the industry, government initiatives and more.
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−	~~The event brought together~~ clients, consultants, ~~contractors~~, ~~housebuilders~~, ~~ecologists, landscape architects as well as some of our 2021 award winners who outlined their winning projects, highlighting how any biodiversity enhancement can make a BIG difference~~.	+

	The BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards are divided into eight categories:		The BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards are divided into eight categories:

−	Client-led award – sponsored by Kier	+	* Client-led award – sponsored by Kier
		+	* Construction phase award – sponsored by National Highways
		+	* Community engagement award – sponsored by Arcadis
		+	* Habitat creation: Project of year award – small scale (below 5ha) – sponsored by TrustMgt
		+	* Habitat creation: Project of year award –medium-large scale (5ha or over) – sponsored by Thames Water
		+	* Innovation award – sponsored by Heathrow
		+	* Biodiversity legacy award – sponsored by Arc Consulting
		+	* Pollinator award – sponsored by EHM Ltd

−	~~Construction phase award – sponsored by National Highways~~	+	There will be one judges overall winner (prize sponsored by Wildflower Turf Ltd) for the enhancement that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to biodiversity.
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−	~~Community engagement award – sponsored by Arcadis~~	+
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−	~~Habitat creation: Project of year award – small scale (below 5ha) – sponsored by TrustMgt~~	+
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−	~~Habitat creation: Project of year award –medium-large scale (5ha or over) – sponsored by~~	+
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−	~~Thames Water~~	+
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−	~~Innovation award – sponsored by Heathrow~~	+
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−	~~Biodiversity legacy award – sponsored by Arc Consulting~~	+
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−	~~Pollinator award – sponsored by EHM Ltd~~	+
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−	There will be one judges overall winner (prize sponsored by Wildflower Turf Ltd) for the enhancement that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to biodiversity~~. The 2021 Overall winner and the individual category winners can be viewed at [https://www.bigchallenge.info/2021winners https://www.bigchallenge.info/2021winners]~~	+
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−	~~= CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 =~~	+
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−	~~CIRIA is pleased to announce that the BIG Biodiversity Challenge was officially launched with a webinar sponsored by Marshalls at the end of March 2022.~~	+
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−	From 2022, the Challenge and Awards will be overseen by CIRIA’s newly created Biodiversity Community of Practice – comprised of a growing network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants, engaged with biodiversity developments, achievements in the industry, government initiatives and more.	+

	Chris Griffiths, Head of Product Sustainability, Marshalls Plc and 2022 launch event sponsor said “As the construction sector accelerates its transition to become a truly sustainable industry, it’s clear that many of the best solutions are nature based. Marshalls has long recognised the need to balance hard and soft landscaping to create climate resilient spaces; the #BIGAwards will shine a spotlight on great examples of projects that have successfully integrated biodiversity into their design and construction and celebrate the ingenuity of organisations and individuals who are committed to building positive futures for everyone.”		Chris Griffiths, Head of Product Sustainability, Marshalls Plc and 2022 launch event sponsor said “As the construction sector accelerates its transition to become a truly sustainable industry, it’s clear that many of the best solutions are nature based. Marshalls has long recognised the need to balance hard and soft landscaping to create climate resilient spaces; the #BIGAwards will shine a spotlight on great examples of projects that have successfully integrated biodiversity into their design and construction and celebrate the ingenuity of organisations and individuals who are committed to building positive futures for everyone.”

	Dr Martina Girvan, Technical Director – Ecology, Arcadis and 2022 sponsor commented “Arcadis are delighted to be sponsoring and supporting the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards which promote innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry. Only by working together can we deliver the best results for biodiversity and for ourselves, as we rely upon biodiversity to secure our quality of life, for today and for the future.”		Dr Martina Girvan, Technical Director – Ecology, Arcadis and 2022 sponsor commented “Arcadis are delighted to be sponsoring and supporting the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards which promote innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry. Only by working together can we deliver the best results for biodiversity and for ourselves, as we rely upon biodiversity to secure our quality of life, for today and for the future.”
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−	This year we are delighted to gain sponsorship support from Arcadis, Arc Consulting, BAM, EHM Ltd, Heathrow, Kier, Marshalls, National Highways, Thames Water, Trustmgt and overall prize sponsor Wildflower Turf Ltd.
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−	~~= How to enter =~~
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−	~~With eight award categories to choose from, there is plenty of scope to get involved in this year’s FREE to enter the competition.~~
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−	Getting involved in the Challenge and Awards is easy. Simply submit your entry, support the available sponsorship packages and join us on social media @bigbiodiversity using the hashtags #BIGChallenge, #BIGAwards and #DoOneThing.

	For further information on how to enter, and gain inspiration from past entries, please visit [https://www.bigchallenge.info/ https://www.bigchallenge.info/] The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 Awards ceremony will take place in September and details will be announced in due course via the website		For further information on how to enter, and gain inspiration from past entries, please visit [https://www.bigchallenge.info/ https://www.bigchallenge.info/] The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 Awards ceremony will take place in September and details will be announced in due course via the website

−	~~= About the Biodiversity Community of Practice =~~	+	-----
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−	This practitioners’ network aims to generate focused collaboration and enhance knowledge transfer aimed at improving and beneficially managing biodiversity across transport, utilities, housing and development sectors. The network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants will provide the thought leadership with the aim of developing key guidance resources through collaboration. To find out more see [https://www.bigchallenge.info/copy-of-~~biodiversity~~-~~interest~~-~~group https://www.bigchallenge.info/copy~~-~~of-biodiversity-interest-group]~~	+
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−	~~= About the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) =~~	+
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−	CIRIA is the construction industry research and information association. It is an independent, not-for- profit, member-based research organisation that exists to champion performance improvement in construction.	+
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−	Since 1960 CIRIA has delivered support and guidance to the construction, built environment and infrastructure sectors. CIRIA works with members from all parts of the supply chain to co-ordinate collaborative projects, industry networks and events. Its high-quality guidance is delivered to industry through publications, training and other performance improvement activities.	+
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−	~~For more information on CIRIA’s products and services please visit www.ciria.org.~~	+
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−	~~About the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards~~	+
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	Article based on press release for immediate release 29 March 2021.		Article based on press release for immediate release 29 March 2021.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.		* Biodiversity in the urban environment.

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−	There will be one judges overall winner (prize sponsored by Wildflower Turf Ltd) for the enhancement that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to biodiversity. The 2021 Overall winner and the individual category winners can be viewed at https://www.bigchallenge.info/2021winners	+	There will be one judges overall winner (prize sponsored by Wildflower Turf Ltd) for the enhancement that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to biodiversity. The 2021 Overall winner and the individual category winners can be viewed at [https://www.bigchallenge.info/2021winners https://www.bigchallenge.info/2021winners]

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		+	Article based on press release for immediate release 29 March 2021.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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= CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge =

Since 2013 the Challenge, led by CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Interest Group, has invited the construction industry to add biodiversity enhancements to construction sites, developments or existing buildings, regardless of size, and whether permanent or temporary with the best enhancements gaining recognition at an awards ceremony. With 750+ project case studies received to date the Challenge is continuing to gain recognition. CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Challenge offers advice and learning to show how biodiversity improvements can be simple, affordable and achievable.

Biodiversity improvement have included installing bug hotels and bat boxes, restoring riverbanks and wildflower meadows and delivering detailed biodiversity action plans. Doing just one thing really can make a BIG difference in helping to reverse the decline of Biodiversity in the UK.

The event brought together clients, consultants, contractors, housebuilders, ecologists, landscape architects as well as some of our 2021 award winners who outlined their winning projects, highlighting how any biodiversity enhancement can make a BIG difference.

The BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards are divided into eight categories:

Client-led award – sponsored by Kier

Construction phase award – sponsored by National Highways

Community engagement award – sponsored by Arcadis

Habitat creation: Project of year award – small scale (below 5ha) – sponsored by TrustMgt

Habitat creation: Project of year award –medium-large scale (5ha or over) – sponsored by

Thames Water

Innovation award – sponsored by Heathrow

Biodiversity legacy award – sponsored by Arc Consulting

Pollinator award – sponsored by EHM Ltd

There will be one judges overall winner (prize sponsored by Wildflower Turf Ltd) for the enhancement that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to biodiversity. The 2021 Overall winner and the individual category winners can be viewed at https://www.bigchallenge.info/2021winners

= CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 =

CIRIA is pleased to announce that the BIG Biodiversity Challenge was officially launched with a webinar sponsored by Marshalls at the end of March 2022.

From 2022, the Challenge and Awards will be overseen by CIRIA’s newly created Biodiversity Community of Practice – comprised of a growing network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants, engaged with biodiversity developments, achievements in the industry, government initiatives and more.

Chris Griffiths, Head of Product Sustainability, Marshalls Plc and 2022 launch event sponsor said “As the construction sector accelerates its transition to become a truly sustainable industry, it’s clear that many of the best solutions are nature based. Marshalls has long recognised the need to balance hard and soft landscaping to create climate resilient spaces; the #BIGAwards will shine a spotlight on great examples of projects that have successfully integrated biodiversity into their design and construction and celebrate the ingenuity of organisations and individuals who are committed to building positive futures for everyone.”

Dr Martina Girvan, Technical Director – Ecology, Arcadis and 2022 sponsor commented “Arcadis are delighted to be sponsoring and supporting the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards which promote innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry. Only by working together can we deliver the best results for biodiversity and for ourselves, as we rely upon biodiversity to secure our quality of life, for today and for the future.”

This year we are delighted to gain sponsorship support from Arcadis, Arc Consulting, BAM, EHM Ltd, Heathrow, Kier, Marshalls, National Highways, Thames Water, Trustmgt and overall prize sponsor Wildflower Turf Ltd.

= How to enter =

With eight award categories to choose from, there is plenty of scope to get involved in this year’s FREE to enter the competition.

Getting involved in the Challenge and Awards is easy. Simply submit your entry, support the available sponsorship packages and join us on social media @bigbiodiversity using the hashtags #BIGChallenge, #BIGAwards and #DoOneThing.

For further information on how to enter, and gain inspiration from past entries, please visit [https://www.bigchallenge.info/ https://www.bigchallenge.info/] The BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2022 Awards ceremony will take place in September and details will be announced in due course via the website

= About the Biodiversity Community of Practice =

This practitioners’ network aims to generate focused collaboration and enhance knowledge transfer aimed at improving and beneficially managing biodiversity across transport, utilities, housing and development sectors. The network of industry experts from clients, contractors and consultants will provide the thought leadership with the aim of developing key guidance resources through collaboration. To find out more see [https://www.bigchallenge.info/copy-of-biodiversity-interest-group https://www.bigchallenge.info/copy-of-biodiversity-interest-group]

= About the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) =

CIRIA is the construction industry research and information association. It is an independent, not-for- profit, member-based research organisation that exists to champion performance improvement in construction.

Since 1960 CIRIA has delivered support and guidance to the construction, built environment and infrastructure sectors. CIRIA works with members from all parts of the supply chain to co-ordinate collaborative projects, industry networks and events. Its high-quality guidance is delivered to industry through publications, training and other performance improvement activities.

For more information on CIRIA’s products and services please visit www.ciria.org.

About the BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
* Biodiversity net gain consultation.
* Biodiversity offsetting.
* Biophilia.
* Biophilic design.
* BREEAM Enhancing site ecology.
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity.
* Campaigning for biodiversity.
* CIRIA
* Ecological network.
* Ecological impact assessment.
* Ecology.
* Environmental impact assessment.
* Eutrophication.
* Geodiversity.
* Green corridor.
* Green infrastructure.
* Green roofs.
* Habitat.
* Nature improvement area.
* Natural capital.
* Parleys Canyon Wildlife Bridge.
* Protected species.
* Sustainable development toolkit.
* The future of green infrastructure.

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