Workplace Recycling Regulations
What are they? The Workplace Recycling Regulations are a piece of new legislation passed by the Welsh Government that will make it a legal responsibility
Pre-Demolition Audits identify opportunities for reclamation, re-use and recycling from a demolition process. The end report will provide you with graphical displays on waste arisings that can be expected from the process, together with list of recommendations for reducing your waste disposal costs.
The Pre-Demolition methodology/approach was defined by The Institute of Civil Engineers (The ICE Demolition Protocol) and Audits can be necessary for planning requirements (Circular Economy Statements) or BREEAM Wst Accreditation. They are designed to highlight the potential for maximum material recovery through demolition and provide a bill of quantities of tonnages that will arise. A report will be produced detailing materials arisings as well as a list of suggested actions to be undertaken so that maximum material recovery is achieved.
Pre-Demolition Audits are a pre-requisite for meeting BREEAM Wst 01 Construction Waste Management Credits. They are also a requirement for inclusion within Circular Economy Statements, as defined in the New London Plan and GLA Guidance. If the demolition process is not total a Pre-refurbishment Audit may be required as an alternative. Both Audits inform the project’s Site Waste Management Plan, to actually achieve the BREEAM Wst 01 credits. Previous clients for these services include Taylor Wimpey, Hollis Global and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
> The potential for maximum material recovery through demolition
> A Demolition bill of quantities, which identifies tonnages and potential applications of materials arising from demolition
> A set of recommendations for material segregation, considering the potential impact of contamination and the cost benefits for recovery and reclamation
> An analysis of Embodied Carbon
Upon instruction, our team will begin the process for the Audit report:
1. Preparation – Our team will contact you to arrange a site survey and request any additional information they require.
2. Once confirmed – We will produce and issue RAMS for the site survey, which our site teams will adhere to during their time on site.
3. Site Survey – The survey team will arrive and carry out the audit, taking measurements and photos and detailing materials and building elements. Our surveys are always unintrusive and we always make sure to be considerate of potentially sensitive details.
4. Calculations – Using data collected during the survey, our bespoke calculations tool is used to generate predicted waste volumes, diversion from landfill and identify reuse and recycling opportunities.
5. Report – The Pre-Demolition Audit report is generated using information from the calculations and site survey. We produce a bespoke report for each project. Our reports will include a breakdown of materials found, carbon data, opportunities for reuse as well as all relevant local and national legislation.
We strive to issue the Pre-Demolition report within 2 weeks of the site survey, but our experienced, flexible approach can cater to most timeframes.
The waste hierarchy will be used to maximise the recovery of construction materials and minimise environmental impact. A Pre-Demolition Audit will exhibit what materials can be reused, recycled, or disposed-of.
Measurements of the building, existing structures and ceiling heights are taken for scale reference and to ensure accurate calculations. Notes are taken on the makeup of the building/ structure/materials, i.e. brick walls, plasterboard walls, flooring, ceilings, partitions, windows, M&E, exterior features, etc. Photos of both the interior and exterior will be taken, as well as noting down any features or items of value for reclaim/ reuse.
Using the information gained from the survey, together with any site drawings, the calculations are carried out as a desktop exercise to provide data for the report.
There will be a description of the demolition works taking place; the document will identify any features or materials that can be reused or has reclaim value in the form of Key Demolition Products (KDPs). A table of local waste contractors will be provided that will state factors such as their waste carrier’s registration number and distance from the site.
Pre-Demolition Audits on average can take between a few days to several weeks to complete. The data collection process before a site survey is dependent on the availability of the information and the physical inspection of the site can take up to several days if there are complex buildings. Once the site visit is completed, the collected data will be analysed to create the final report. WPSCC ensures the provided results are as accurate as possible using the information provided and the WPSCC personnel deployed to carry out the Audits benefit from experience gleaned since 2012.
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What are they? The Workplace Recycling Regulations are a piece of new legislation passed by the Welsh Government that will make it a legal responsibility
What are they? The Workplace Recycling Regulations are a piece of new legislation passed by the Welsh Government that will make it a legal responsibility
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