Food Waste Collection from Flats: Why Optimising the Process Matters
From April 2026, under the Simpler Recycling reforms in England, many local authorities and waste collection providers will be required to introduce separate food waste collections for households that do not already have them. While collecting food waste from individual houses is generally straightforward, flats and high-density residential developments present a much greater challenge. As […]
UK BAT 2026: What the New Best Available Techniques Mean for UK Industry
The UK environmental permitting landscape is entering one of its biggest changes since Brexit. Following the publication of the UK’s first independent Best Available Techniques (UK BAT) conclusions for the chemical sector, operators regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations will need to understand how these new requirements affect compliance, emissions, monitoring and future investment. At […]
Digital Waste Tracking
Digital Waste Tracking: What Waste Operators Need to Know Before October 2026 The UK’s waste sector is about to undergo one of its most significant regulatory changes in recent years. From 1 October 2026, the Digital Waste Tracking Service (DWTS) will become mandatory for permitted and licensed waste receiving sites across England, Wales and Northern […]
Swept Path Analysis
What is Swept Path Analysis ? Swept Path Analysis is a technical assessment used to demonstrate that vehicles can safely enter, exit, and manoeuvre within a site. It uses specialised software to simulate the movement of different vehicle types, such as refuse vehicles, delivery lorries, emergency vehicles, and construction traffic. This analysis helps ensure that […]
Pre-Redevelopment Audit
What is Pre-Redevelopment Audit ? A Pre-Redevelopment Audit is a survey carried out before demolition or refurbishment to identify the types and quantities of materials present within a building. It highlights opportunities for reuse and recycling, supports waste management planning, and helps clients achieve BREEAM credits and comply with environmental and planning requirements. WPSCC can […]
Pre-Demolition Audits: 15 Years of Setting the Standard
When a building is due for demolition or major strip-out, the smartest projects start with knowledge. What materials are in the structure? What can be reused, recycled, or recovered? How can waste be minimised, costs reduced, and planning conditions satisfied? At WPS Compliance Consulting, pre-demolition audits have been a cornerstone of our work for around […]
How Online Training Can Improve Construction Site Compliance
Virtual training offers several compelling advantages for improving compliance on construction sites. By combining interactive technology with expert instruction, it helps workers understand complex regulations, apply safety standards effectively, and maintain consistency across projects. Here’s how online training can improve construction site compliance. Enhanced Understanding and Retention: Interactive Learning: Virtual training can include quizzes, simulations, […]
How to Track and Reduce Construction Waste Using SitePlan
SitePlan is your all-in-one, easy-to-use, and cost-effective online tool for managing construction waste efficiently. It helps you create compliant Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) and Site Resource Management Plans (SRMPs) in just a few minutes.. It shows how to track and reduce construction waste efficiently. In addition, the platform automatically calculates your carbon footprint and […]
Pre-Demolition Audit Success: Regeneration Scheme in North London
Project Overview WPSCC were first contacted by a leading national property developer in March 2024, to produce a Pre-Demolition Audit. WPSCC visited a large estate comprising several buildings across multiple streets as part of a major regeneration scheme in North London. We had the opportunity to access the site and conducted a thorough inspection of […]
Understanding Environmental Impact Assessment in Construction
What is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? EIA is a multi-staged process that evaluates the environmental impacts of a proposed project or development on the environment, people and society. Through EIA, measures to reduce or avoid impacts can be found in addition to finding reasonable alternatives to the project. The output of an EIA is an […]