Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) And Why You Need It
In 2008, The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 placed obligations on the client (other than domestic clients) and the principal contractor for any construction project with an estimated cost of more than £300,000 (the price agreed in the accepted tender i.e. excluding VAT and consultant fees, see Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Non-statutory guidance for […]
WPS Becomes Clocs Champion
We are very proud to announce that WPS has become a CLOCS Champion! Between 2008 and 2013, 55% of cyclist fatalities in London involved a heavy goods vehicle, with a disporportionate number being from construction vehicles. This is why we are dedicated to helping to improve road safety within the construction industry. CLOCS (Construction Logistics […]
Are You Compliant With NRMM Regulations?
NRMM (Non Road Mobile Machinery) compliance on site is now THE HOT SUBJECT, as Local Authorities in and around London are sending out Site Inspectors to ensure sites are registered and compliant. See accompanying video or the NRMM website for further information as to whether your site needs to be registered, or call WPS on 01604 859961. CLIENT CHALLENGE […]
Right Waste Right Place: What Is Your Waste Duty Of Care?
The ‘right Waste, right Place’ Campaign In January Lara Ayris, Director of WPS spoke at the ‘right Waste, right Place: Duty of care in the construction sector’ event in London, and as ambassadors for this campaign we are very pleased to discover that lots of people are as passionate about this issue as we are. We hope that […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Have A Pre-Demolition Audit
When working in construction it’s essential to be compliant with relevant rules and regulations and adhere to environmental responsibilities and duty of care. A pre-demolition audit can help you be compliant and save money on your construction project. What is a Pre-demolition Audit? As the name suggests, a pre-demolition audit is an audit that is carried out […]
CLOCS Goes Nationwide
A newly-formed partnership has been given the role of taking the Construction Logistics & Community Safety (CLOCS) scheme nationwide. The partnership is led by the South East Centre for the Built Environment (SECBE) and includes the Construction Clients Leadership Group, Build UK, the Considerate Constructors Scheme and procurement group LHC. The partnership aims to “embed, […]
Pre-Demolition Audits – Its Never Too Late
Pre-demolition Audits – Its NEVER too late! Working alongside the construction industry we get many stories and over the next few blogs we thought we would share some with you. Some are informative, some are interesting and some just funny but we hope you will enjoy them. One day back in summer of 2015, WPS […]
Right Waste Right Place
http://www.fsb.org.uk Waste – Your responsibility and Duty of Care Did you know that the waste industry is running an awareness campaign called: Right Waste right Place? No? Well let’s tell you about it as it is a very “hot” topic this summer. Currently 56% of UK Industry is not fully compliant with Duty of Care […]
The Importance Of FORS And CLOCS Compliance
Last month it was reported that a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a HGV in Westminster, further highlighting the importance of road safety for construction vehicles. Reports from ITV and CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety) confirmed that an elderly woman was killed by the lorry on Wigmore Street on 27th April. Though little is known about […]
WPS On The Small Screen!
At WPS we are excited to be featured on Executive TV as part of their programme “Green Waste Management”! We will be appearing alongside The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), discussing waste and ‘green business’. Executive TV broadcasts British commerce and industry programmes in 17 European countries as well as China, providing a snapshot of the […]
