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 […]
How to achieve BREEAM accreditation for your project
What is BREEAM? BREEAM is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, utilised in master planning projects, buildings, and infrastructure. This sustainability assessment method was established in 1990 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and can be applied to refurbishment schemes or new developments. The standards for environmental performance of buildings through each phase of […]
A Guide to Circular Economy in the Built Environment
The circular economy priorities the reuse of materials in order to prevent the exacerbation of natural resources and the quantity of useable materials that end up in landfill. It can be classed as an economic model that builds system health by decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. Lifestyle and global demographic […]
Navigating the UK Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)
An environmental permit is required under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. A Permit allows the Operator to carry out various activities that may have an impact on the environment and human health. An operation’s impact on the environment, human health, and quality of life will be minimised as a result of having […]
The Role of Environmental Consultancy in Modern Construction
What does an environmental consultancy do? An environmental consultancy is an organisation that specialises in offering expertise and solutions related to environmental challenges. Their scope of work often includes conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs), monitoring air and water quality, managing waste, and developing strategies for reducing carbon emissions. These consultancies act as intermediaries between businesses […]
Why is Waste Management Important in Construction?
One of the major byproducts of construction is construction waste which includes demolition debris, excess soil, packaging, extra materials, etc. Inefficient waste management practices on construction sites can lead to increased project costs, delays, and negative environmental impacts, such as increased landfill usage and resource wastage. As construction industry professionals are increasingly aware of the […]
What is a Pre-Refurbishment Audit, and when should it be completed?
Pre-Refurbishment Audits identify opportunities for reclamation, re-use and recycling from a refurbishment process. The end report will provide you with a graphical display of the waste arisings that can be expected from the process, along with a list of recommendations for reducing your waste disposal costs. Pre-Refurbishment Audits are prepared to the ICE Demolition Protocol standard and […]
How is Waste Managed on a Construction Site?
Waste production on a construction site is unavoidable, reduction strategies as well as management techniques are fundamental for waste management. The waste on-site is produced through various works such as demolition, construction and renovation, that generate various types of waste, including non-hazardous and hazardous waste. Hazardous waste contains substances that are harmful to the environment […]
Are Site Waste Management Plans Still Required?
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) A Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) is used to plan, implement, monitor and review waste minimization and management in construction and demolition sites. SWMP helps to describe the procedures by which wastes will be handled and lists the methods needed to minimize waste, responsibly manage produced waste, measure quantities and […]
