Material Resource Efficiency in Construction
Supporting a circular economy (FB 85)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 21. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84806-460-7 (ISBN)
Description
Improve your material resource efficiency and benefit from cost savings, reduced environmental impact and an enhanced company reputation. This guide provides practical advice for construction clients, designers and contractors.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bracknell
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
11 color images, 9 color halftones and 2 color line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
168 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84806-460-7 (9781848064607)
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Content
1. What is material resource efficiency?
2. Material resource efficiency drivers - Business benefits; Policy, legislation and standards; Environmental benefits.
3. Some facts and figures.
4. Achieving greater material resource efficiency - Pre-demolition and pre-refurbishment audits; Designing out Waste; Measurement and setting targets; Site waste management plans/resource management plans; Procurement; Site activities; Waste management off site; Training and awareness; Incentives; Responsibilities.
5 Waste management options for products and materials - Bricks; Carpets; Composites (glass fibre reinforced polymer); Concrete products; Glass (windows); Gypsum-based materials; Insulation: foam; Insulation: mineral wool; Packaging; Paint; Plastics; Soils; Timber.
6 Challenges to delivering greater material resource efficiency.
7 References, tools and guidance.
2. Material resource efficiency drivers - Business benefits; Policy, legislation and standards; Environmental benefits.
3. Some facts and figures.
4. Achieving greater material resource efficiency - Pre-demolition and pre-refurbishment audits; Designing out Waste; Measurement and setting targets; Site waste management plans/resource management plans; Procurement; Site activities; Waste management off site; Training and awareness; Incentives; Responsibilities.
5 Waste management options for products and materials - Bricks; Carpets; Composites (glass fibre reinforced polymer); Concrete products; Glass (windows); Gypsum-based materials; Insulation: foam; Insulation: mineral wool; Packaging; Paint; Plastics; Soils; Timber.
6 Challenges to delivering greater material resource efficiency.
7 References, tools and guidance.