{"id":65702,"date":"2019-10-22T13:36:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T12:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=65702"},"modified":"2019-10-22T14:27:45","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T13:27:45","slug":"waste-in-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/waste-in-construction\/65702\/","title":{"rendered":"How is the construction sector combatting its waste?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>As the effects on the world become too great to deny, we\u2019re seeing more and more focus turning towards the level of waste produced globally<\/h2>\n<p>A widespread understanding that this isn\u2019t sustainable has lead to various sectors looking for ways to address their own waste issues.<\/p>\n<p>The UK\u2019s biggest consumer of natural resources is the construction industry, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrap.org.uk\/sites\/files\/wrap\/Reducing%20your%20construction%20waste%20-%20a%20pocket%20guide%20for%20SME%20contractors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wrap<\/a>. According their study, the sector uses 400 million tonnes of material every year, which results in 100 million tonnes of waste being produced.<\/p>\n<p>To put this in context, this level of waste in construction contributes over a third of the UK\u2019s total yearly waste amount.<\/p>\n<p>How is this staggering amount of waste occurring, and what can the construction industry do to lower the level? In this article, we explore the causes of this waste, as well as ways to address them.<\/p>\n<h3>The issue of waste in construction<\/h3>\n<p>On the issue of waste in construction, <a href=\"https:\/\/resource.co\/article\/construction-waste-out-site-out-mind-12677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resource\u2019s Allan Sandilands<\/a> suggests that the lack of media coverage is a contributing factor to the limited public response to the sector\u2019s waste problem. Where plastic pollution has been heavily documented in regard to its effects on wildlife, Sandilands notes no such coverage has occurred for the construction industry, which he refers to a the \u201csilent sector\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>With poorly enforced compliance measures, inconsistent procurement clauses, and a prevalent theme of passing the responsibility from clients to contractor, Sandilands concludes that the construction sector is failing to meaningfully manage its waste responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>Without a proper understanding of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/recycled-construction-waste\/54769\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">benefits of recycling and reusing<\/a> materials, the construction sector is unlikely to change and adapt its waste-based behaviours. But, Wrap highlights how the construction sector is missing out on more than just the benefit of reducing waste levels, showing how tackling construction site waste can help to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save natural resources<\/li>\n<li>Keep compliant with legislation<\/li>\n<li>Reduce CO2 emissions as well as waste levels<\/li>\n<li>Reduce costs of purchasing materials by reusing materials instead<\/li>\n<li>Bring in money by collecting and recycling materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What can be done<\/h3>\n<p>So, how can the construction industry start to adapt its attitude towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reconomy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waste management<\/a> and reap the benefits? The main way is for companies to understand the need to better manage the current waste output of their firm, as well as earlier planning and involvement throughout the supply chain. It is important to consider waste management as an ongoing process, rather than just a result; this change in view can help in minimising the amount of waste generated.<\/p>\n<p>A best practice approach for companies looking to change their view and management of waste involves minimisation. Through efficient material usage and limiting waste generated, companies can aid in waste management before waste contractors are even involved in the process. A basic run-down of such an approach includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-design <\/strong>\u2014 Outline the goals your company wish to achieve as part of its updated waste management process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design and Procurement <\/strong>\u2014 Review the current process and highlight any missed opportunities or areas of improvement. Draw up a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) in order to keep track of waste, as well as noting opportunities to minimise waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-construction <\/strong>\u2014 Use KPIs and efficient site set-up to ensure best practice on-site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction <\/strong>\u2014 Continuous monitoring, as well as feedback, is vital at this stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-construction <\/strong>\u2014 Review process and any feedback from on-site staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Creating a detailed SWMP is undeniably best practice, and it can help to reduce on-site waste by up to 15%, which translates to 43% less waste heading to landfill. It might sound like an additional, large task to carry out, but it will help streamline the project in the long term. Plus, you can speak to a waste management supplier, such as Reconomy, in regard to creating a Site Waste Management Plan; they will be able to advise you on the best ways to segregate your waste material, which skips you need, and how to safely dispose of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/hazardous-waste-construction\/53765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hazardous materials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At a basic level, construction companies can also look into their ordering processes, to make sure they aren\u2019t over-ordering on any material \u2014 looking back at similar past projects and assessing the end waste can be an effective way of predicting the need for material. Plus, a review of storage facilities can ensure the materials last as long as possible; is your storage site waterproof and secure?<\/p>\n<p>Of the waste in construction that is generated, look to see if off cuts can be used in place of ordering more materials. Alternatively, explore the option of selling or donating unused materials in the event that you cannot return them.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if your waste material cannot be reused or repaired for reuse, recycling is better than disposal. If you have an outsourced waste management provider, they will be able to help advise on this. Recycling is obviously the best option for the environment, but it can also save you money on landfill tax!<\/p>\n<h3>Up-and-coming waste innovation for construction<\/h3>\n<p>While there\u2019s plenty of avenues available to the construction industry for reducing and addressing waste, the future looks bright too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2017\/11\/could-food-waste-be-used-as-a-construction-material-to-build-our-cities-of-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Economic Forum<\/a> reported on a potential new building material that would assist another source of waste by making use of it as a raw material \u2014 the use of food matter. In fact, the source reports that some companies have already begun to tap into this resource; the use of mushrooms for creating bricks in a tower construction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/sustainable-building-materials\/57864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">building materials<\/a> made out of corn cobs, wheat, and even banana plants. Pineapple as a leather substitute, fabrics from citrus peels \u2014 if these ideas catch on, the issue of construction waste could be combatted hand-in-hand with waste from other sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Reducing waste is of paramount importance to all sectors, and the construction industry is a key figurehead in the UK\u2019s waste total. As such, it is the responsibility of the sector to do as much as possible to reduce, reuse, and recycle its materials wherever possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Sources:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewp-group.co.uk\/Can_we_tackle_Constructions_waste_problem.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can we tackle the construction waste problem?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrap.org.uk\/sites\/files\/wrap\/Reducing%20your%20construction%20waste%20-%20a%20pocket%20guide%20for%20SME%20contractors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reducing your construction waste<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reconomy.com\/blog\/how-can-good-design-minimise-waste-construction-industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How can good design minimise waste in the construction industry?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2017\/11\/could-food-waste-be-used-as-a-construction-material-to-build-our-cities-of-the-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In the future cities could be built with food waste<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csrwire.com\/blog\/posts\/1725-five-ways-companies-in-the-construction-industry-are-focusing-on-sustainability-in-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Five ways companies in the construction industry are focusing on sustainability in 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/cleaning-up-the-construction-industry-31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleaning up the construction industry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reconomy.com\/blog\/ultimate-waste-management-toolkit-construction-manager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Waste Management toolkit for the construction manager<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK\u2019s biggest consumer of natural resources is the construction industry, according to Wrap. 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