All construction projects over £300,000 in England and Wales in 2008 are likely to require by law a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). And with 13 million tonnes of completely unused building materials being discarded as waste each year, this is set to have a major impact on the construction industry.
With this in mind, Envirowise has been holding a series of regional workshops in order to help construction companies implement SWMPs before their planned enforcement next year.
Originally developed as a DTI Voluntary Code of Practice, SWMPs provide a structure for systematic waste management at all stages of a project's delivery. Envirowise's workshops give a valuable insight into how to best prepare for the legal requirements of SWMPs for
- site engineers,
- managers,
- foremen
- and surveyors.
They also inform planners and contractors of their value in contributing to sustainability targets.
Find out more information about meeting your legal requirements and to find out about upcoming workshops call the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585794.
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