Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction (CM-057) Training Course

Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction

Water supply networks, sewers, storm drainage, treatment plants and pumping stations are essential to public health and urban life. Building and renewing this…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Water supply networks, sewers, storm drainage, treatment plants and pumping stations are essential to public health and urban life. Building and renewing this infrastructure involves deep excavations, work near live services, groundwater, traffic disruption and strict quality requirements for pipes, joints and structures that must perform for decades.

This Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction training course provides a practical understanding of how water and wastewater infrastructure is planned and built. Participants learn about pipe materials and design principles, open-cut and trenchless installation methods, manholes and chambers, pumping stations and treatment plant construction, testing and commissioning, and the management of safety, traffic and community impacts.

The course is suitable for engineers, managers and supervisors working for utilities, contractors and consultants.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the components of water and drainage infrastructure
Understand hydraulic and structural design principles for pipelines
Select pipe materials and jointing systems appropriately
Plan open-cut pipeline construction and trench support
Compare trenchless installation and rehabilitation methods
Manage construction of pumping stations and treatment structures
Plan testing, disinfection and commissioning
Manage safety, traffic and community impacts of utility works

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Civil engineers in water and wastewater
Construction managers and site supervisors
Utility project managers
Consulting and design engineers
Municipal infrastructure officials
Contractors' commercial and planning staff

Training Methodology

The course uses technical briefings, drawings and case studies from water and drainage projects. Participants plan a pipeline installation, select between open-cut and trenchless methods, review test results and plan traffic management, working in groups on realistic scenarios.

Target Competencies

Pipeline design awareness
Pipe material selection
Open-cut construction planning
Trenchless method selection
Testing and commissioning
Utility works impact management

Course outline

1Day One: Water and Drainage Systems

Water supply, sewerage and storm drainage systems
Network components and their functions
Hydraulic principles for pressure and gravity pipelines
Regulatory and public health requirements
Ageing infrastructure and renewal programmes
Climate change and urban drainage challenges
Exercise: reviewing a network layout

2Day Two: Pipes, Materials and Design

Pipe materials: ductile iron, plastics, concrete and steel
Jointing systems and their installation requirements
Structural design of buried pipes
Bedding, backfill and pipe support
Manholes, chambers and valves
Corrosion and durability of pipeline materials
Workshop: selecting pipe materials for scenarios

3Day Three: Open-Cut and Trenchless Construction

Planning open-cut pipeline construction
Trench support and groundwater control
Working near existing utilities safely
Pipe jacking and microtunnelling
Horizontal directional drilling for pipe installation
Pipe rehabilitation and relining techniques
Exercise: choosing between open-cut and trenchless methods

4Day Four: Pumping Stations and Treatment Plants

Pumping station design and construction
Wet wells, dry wells and deep shaft construction
Building water-retaining concrete structures
Mechanical and electrical installation coordination
Treatment plant construction sequencing
Working on live operational sites
Case study: building a sewage pumping station

5Day Five: Testing, Commissioning and Impact Management

Pressure testing of water pipelines
Air and water testing of gravity sewers
Disinfection and water quality sampling
CCTV surveys and acceptance criteria
Traffic management and community communication
Handover, records and asset information
Personal action plan for water infrastructure construction

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in London. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Dubai, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Paris.

Can I take Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Water and Drainage Infrastructure Construction

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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