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Site Waste Management Plans: Advanced Workshops. 2007. Welcome. Housekeeping. Arrangements and agenda Fire safety Bathrooms Mobile phones. Agenda. Introduction Standard, good and best practice Exercise Design Coffee Onsite operations Exercise Industry speaker Lunch - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Site Waste Management Plans: Advanced Workshops
2007
Welcome
Housekeeping Arrangements and agenda
Fire safety
Bathrooms
Mobile phones
Agenda Introduction Standard, good and best practice Exercise Design Coffee Onsite operations Exercise Industry speaker Lunch Embedding SWMPs Exercise Questions and answers Summary Close
WRAP works in partnership to:
encourage and enable businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle things more often
this helps to minimise landfill, reduce carbon emissions and improve our environment
Why construction?
Overall material consumption by construction industry (>400 Mt per year)
M t
on
nes Quantity of construction
and demolition waste generated (~120 Mt per year UK)
Waste construction materials that are recycled / reused (~60 Mt per year)
WRAP in Construction
• Waste minimisation and management
• Materials recycling
• Procurement
Construction ProgrammeHeadline Targets 2006 – 08
• Tonnage: 1.7m tonnes of material diverted from landfill or avoided from being extracted from primary resources
• Value: £10bn value of construction projects where requirements are set for waste minimisation, recycling and recycled content
• Savings: £50m saving to the construction sector from minimising site waste and recycling more waste
• R & D product development
• Capital investment in segregation and reprocessing
• Business finance and support
• Recycling schemes
• Site waste management
• Client and policy requirements
• Technical advice
• Tools and guidance
SWMP Advanced Workshops Aims
Assumptions of knowledge
Role of workshops and Personal Action Plans
SWMP events 2006 - 2007
Joint events with WRAP in early 2006 Recent events in early 2007 Aimed to raise awareness and introduce SWMPs
You, the audience… Are aware of what a SWMP is Are already using SWMPs in some form Want to identify how you can gain the potential benefits from the use of SWMPs in your projects
Using SWMPs to improve materials resource efficiency so you can:
Demonstrate Good and Best practice Use SWMPs at the design stage - driving
waste minimisation throughout a project Identify how SWMPs can link with other
tools Demonstrate continual improvement in on
site operations through the use of SWMPs Embed SWMPs within procedures and
operations
SWMP Consultation
• Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
• Defra has developed proposals for compulsory site waste management plans in England. (A similar consultation is expected in Wales later in the year.)
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/construction-sitewaste/index.htm
• The closing date for responses is 9 July 2007
Personal Action Plans Dual role - plan for you to act on
- WRAP to identify industry needs
Time after each section and workshop
Collected at the end of the day
Confidential
Site Waste Management Plans;
Standard, good and best practice
Manchester, 1st May 2007
Murray Reid/Rubina GreenwoodC4S
Overview Recap on Site Waste Management Plans
Standard, Good and Best Practice
Conclusions
Personal Action Plan
Site Waste Management PlansOriginally a voluntary Code of Practice (DTI, 2004)
Now to be regulated in England and Wales: aimed at projects over £250,000 Projects <£250,000 – a SWMP not required Projects £250,000 - £500,000 – a basic SWMP is
required Projects over £500,000 – a detailed SWMP is
required
Introduction in April 2008 Moved from October 2007 due to a delay in
consultation process Consultation on draft Regulations April to July 2007 Mandatory under Code for Sustainable Homes
Benefits of Site Waste Management PlansBenefits to industry
Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility; Reduce disposal costs by promoting
recycling and waste minimisation; Reduce material costs by efficient design
and reduced wastage on site; Demonstrate how waste costs and risks are
managed; and Meet the requirements of quality and
environmental management systems.Benefits to society and the environment
Less fly tipping and a better overall local environmental quality;
Well-managed sites are better for the local community; and
Reduced dependence on landfill.
Standard, Good and Best PracticeStandard Practice
Achieving minimum standards and compliance with legislation
Brief description of waste types and disposal routes
Waste generation not considered, no monitoringGood Practice
Going beyond minimum standards and compliance
Segregation, recycling and reuse of materials Some monitoring, cost savings, improved
practicesBest Practice
A model approach or strategy Consideration of waste reduction at design stage Targets and detailed monitoring, significant cost
savings
Matrix for Standard, Good and Best Practice: Key
Activity not carried out
Activity carried out occasionally or at low level
Activity carried out thoroughly on all sites
Responsibilities and Contracts
Activity Standard
Good Best
Duty of Care
Compliance with legal requirements
Responsibility for waste management
Designated waste champion
Individuals responsible for areas
Waste management contractors
Dialogue on recycling opportunities
Contractual agreements on recycling
Subcontractors
Agreements on how to manage waste
Contractual agreements with targets
Greenwich Millennium VillageJoint venture by Countryside Properties, Taylor Woodrow and English PartnershipsMeasures
Waste champion appointed with support from the project director
Waste minimisation made contractually binding through the use of specific contract clauses
Responsibility for specific wastes pinpointed Whole supply chain engaged in waste
minimisationResults
Waste reduction target of 50% from baseline of 50m3 per dwelling
Phase 1a achieved 23.4m3 per dwelling Phase 2a achieved 20.5m3 per dwelling
Arisings, Reuse and Recycling
Activity Standard
Good Best
Identification of waste arisings and disposal routes
Listed in SWMP before work commences
Opportunities for recycling prior to site
Waste minimisation part of the design
Reuse of materials
Inert materials
Concrete, soils and inert materials
Reuse area on site for all materials
Recycling of materials
Metals and high value materials
Wood, plasterboard, packaging and inert
Takeback schemes with suppliers
Langley Park, BeckenhamLarge housing development by Laing HomesMeasures
Different waste streams segregated Material from demolition re-used Efficient storage of re-usable products, e.g.
timber palletsResults
Recovery of 500,000 roofing tiles from demolished buildings for re-use
Re-use of 40,000 tonnes of demolition spoil as sub-base
Total cost savings of £525,000 (3.5% of project costs)
Site Design and Training
Activity Standard
Good Best
Site design, storage and logistics
Layout and skip location at design stage
Separate containers for hazardous waste
Containers optimised for waste segregation
Segregated containers at the workface
Clearly located storage areas for materials
Just-in-time delivery and secure storage
Training of workforce
Site induction and toolbox talks
Specific environmental training for key staff
Feedback welcomed with incentives
Stanhope Gate, LondonSix-storey office rebuild by Try ConstructionNo space outside the new building footprintMeasures
Just-in-time deliveries Procedures to reduce late variations Waste minimisation included in an
introductory site booklet Site posters with the slogan ‘No space for
waste’ Bad practice corrected by trade contractors
Results Wastage rates for bricks of 4% (industry norm
5 – 8%) Wastage rates for blocks of 5% (industry
norm of 10%)
Monitoring and Targets
Activity Standard
Good Best
Monitoring
Skip costs monitored
Skip costs and volume data monitored
Use of auditing tool such as SMARTWaste
Regular monitoring with reviews & action
Targets
Targets based on industry standard KPIs
Targets based on organisation’s KPIs
Periodic review, final project review
Regular review, lessons embedded
Pegasus Court, OxfordSocial housing project by Oxford City Council, the Housing Corporation & Ealing Family Housing AssociationMain contractor Wilmott Dixon Housing LtdWaste audit and minimisation scheme by BRE
Measures Waste auditing using BRE’s SMARTWaste tool Opportunities to reduce waste on on-site
identifiedResults
Average wastage rate was 5% (industry norm 5 – 10%)
Costs for materials wasted on-site reduced from over £1,400 per unit built to £700 per unit built
ConclusionsSite Waste Management Plans provide a good
opportunity to streamline site activities, make cost savings and demonstrate improvements in their environmental performance
Implementation of SWMPs can lower a project’s bottom line through cost savings obtained by: Reduced requirement for materials through more
efficient design and use of recycled materials The sale of segregated materials as recyclate Reduced costs of disposal to landfill Less deterioration of new materials through
effective storage
Use concept of standard, good and best practice to improve performance; move from red to green
Personal Action Plan It is not possible to implement the measures for good and best practice on all sites because of constraints on time, space and resources
Most sites are still at the standard level
By adopting a positive attitude, significant improvements can be made on almost all sites
What level do you consider your company/site is at now?
Where would you like to be?
What do you need to do to get there?
Exercise 1: standard, good and best practice in SWMPS
Manchester, 1st May 2007
Murray Reid/Rubina GreenwoodC4S
Exercise scenarioNew health centre on urban brownfield site
You will be given one of three SWMPs for the site: A, B or C
List details on the answer sheet on the table
Compare with the colour-coded matrix of standard, good and best practice
What level does your SWMP represent?
How could it be improved?
The SWMPs will be compared in the feedback session
SWMP as a Design Tool
Manchester, 1st May 2007
Murray Reid/Rubina GreenwoodC4S
Overview
Who needs to be involved Introduction of SWMP in the project Case studies SWMP as a feedback tool for designer Other tools and resources for
sustainable design SWMP as a design tool – link to Action
Plan
Who needs to be involved? (1)
Survey of top 100 architects and contractors in UK 92% of architects did not conduct a feasibility study of
waste estimation; Over 80% rarely utilised waste reduction strategies
during appraisal, strategic briefing and outline proposal stages;
Only 47.5% frequently implemented waste reduction strategies during final proposals stage; and
Waste seen as an issue for the contractor.
Designers need to be made aware of the importance of early stage decisions on waste minimisation
Waste is not just an issue for the contractor
Who needs to be involved? (2)
Client Specific responsibilities under draft SWMP Regulations Introducing SWMP as part of contractual arrangements Choosing an experienced project team in terms of
theirenvironmental expertise
Setting waste management targets for project team
Designer/Architect Working closely with clients and contractors to
considerSWMPs as a tool for design decisions
Contractors Specific responsibilities under draft SWMP Regulations Involvement at an early stage will provide information
on types and sources of waste streams
Introduction of SWMP in the Project
Pre design stages SWMP needs to be part of the project planning process. (e.g. sustainability checklist for RDA’s require resource efficiency at all stages of project)
Design stages Design of the building is a significant influence on waste production during construction. Use of SWMP will encourage designers to reduce waste at source.
Construction stages SWMP needs to be implemented on site at all levels of construction. Use of SWMP needs to be communicated effectively and, if necessary, training should be provided to all site staff.
Pre design stages
Allocate project time and resources to implement SWMP
Develop a ‘partnership’ way of working among the project team
Use tender clauses to introduce SWMP to suppliers and sub- contractors
Set up project goals for efficient use of materials
Identify the type of materials and construction systems to establish the type and estimated quantities of waste arising
Establish the appropriate construction approach - refurbishment or demolition?
TIP: Introduce long term partnerships along the supply chain toencourage standardisationTIP: Introduce long term partnerships along the supply chain toencourage standardisation
Design stages – Building form
Consider building form and shape to reduce the use of building materials
Sizing of building and spaces to eliminate unnecessary elements (i.e. clean and simplistic design)
Compatibility between market supply and design specifications e.g. avoid plaster board waste generated as off-cuts
Source : Cutting Building Forms Energy Source Builder 1994
Design stages – Dismantling
Whole life approach to a proposed facility, i.e. flexibility in design for future building expansion and alterations
Flexibility in design for
dismantling (e.g. BRE Building – Source Information Paper 3/97)
Design of appropriate connections (e.g. use of indirect connectors – source SEDA Guide)
Plan section of a direct
connector for wooden panels.Source: SEDA
(2006)
Plan section of a indirect
connector for wooden panels
Source: SEDA(2006)
Minimising waste produced during construction and demolition (e.g. Avoid design where temporary work is required)
Develop demolition plan early on to avoid disposal of reusable materials and building elements.
Maximise the use of reclaimed materials on site (e.g. crushed rubble)
Careful access design for future refurbishment or demolition activities (Refer Sustainable Housing Design 2000)
Design stages – Demolition
TIP: Incorporate SWMPs at an early stage of the project to consider recycling and reclamation facilities for specified materials
Design stages – Specifications
Avoid over specification and composite material specifications
Minimise variations in components and joints
Evaluating the reuse and recycling opportunities for the specified materials before specifying in the design
Compatibility between design and material supply
TIP: Dry Jointing techniques in preference to chemical jointing or standard sizes for precast concrete cladding (source TRADA)
SWMP Case Study 1: Victoria Wharf, Cardiff
Contractor: Taylor Woodrow Construction
Cementitious waste reduced by choice of steel frame
Cementitious waste reduced by use of dry lining
Ceiling heights designed to correspond with board heights
Block work has been minimised
Re-use of fill material / recycled fill
Design of roof reduces need for guttering
SWMP Case Study 2: St John’s Church, Swansea
Client: Gwalia Housing Association, Architect: PCKO; Contractor: Jistcourt Ltd
A waste management plan was produced
A modular design approach – this means prefabricated box shaped elements were inserted in an existing building envelope
Stone from outside the building was reclaimed and reused in the building façade and compound wall.
Architectural elements, e.g. windows and original floor boards, were reclaimed and reused on site
SWMPs as a feedback tool
Waste streams at different stages of construction
Bill of quantities
Reclamation opportunities
Recycling opportunities
Material handling on site
DesignDesign
Attention can be given to a particular stage of building specifications
Ability to specify reclaimed and recycled materials in design
Compatibility between design and available materials e.g. size and shapes of specified materials
SWMPSWMP
SWMP As Continuous Improvement Tool for Design
Desire for waste reduction
Introduction of SWMP
Developing and implementing SWMP Monitoring and data collection
Analysis of data with referenceto design
Feedback to building project team
Corrective actions and improvement in designing
out waste
Experience& Knowledge
Available Tools and Guides Code for Sustainable
Homes ICE Demolition Protocol Green Specification
Guide Design for
Deconstruction: Principles of Design to Facilitate Reuse and Recycling - CIRIA (2004)
WRAP Guide on Material Resource Efficiency
'
Note: CSH requires the SWMP which includes procedures and commitments that minimise waste generated on site in accordance with WRAP/Envirowise guidance
Pointers for Action Plan
Use SWMP as feedback tool to improve project’s overall performance by addressing the following questions:
As a designer, do you consider waste minimisation in your design process? If not, what are the barriers?
As a contractor, are you involved in design stages to consider waste minimisation? If not, why?
What actions will you take to improve the minimisation of waste in the design process?
Onsite operations
Manchester, 1st May 2007
Katherine Adams/Amanda ConroyBRE
Overview
Key Considerations & Responsibilities Identification of Waste Types &
Management Material Storage, Logistics and Waste
Equipment Segregation Supply Chain Management Trade Contractors Training & Communication Measurement
Matrix – Standard, Good and Best
Activity Standard
Good Best
Identification of waste arisings and disposal routes
Listed in SWMP before work commences
Opportunities for recycling prior to site
Waste minimisation part of the design
Reuse of materials
Inert materials
Concrete, soils and inert materials
Reuse area on site for all materials
Recycling of materials
Metals and high value materials
Wood, plasterboard, packaging and inert
Takeback schemes with suppliers
Key Considerations
Critical Factors
Negative Positive
Space Small site footprint Large size footprint
Time Short lead inRapid rate of construction
Long lead inStandard rate of construction
Client Requirements
Uninterested client Proactive client
Location Rural Urban
Duration Short (< 15 weeks) Long (>52 weeks)
Size Small (<£1 million) Large (>£10 million)
Contract variations
No limit Well managed and limited to design
SWMP Responsibilities
Writing and implementation stages;
Well defined roles and responsibilities;
Nominated site personnel;
Clear ownership and reporting; and
Involvement of various parties.
SWMP: Decision Making Process
Identification of Waste Types & Management
Waste
Generator
Types of Waste
Created
Estimated quantities
(m3)
Waste Owner
on Site
Waste Management Routes
Control measures
Demolition & Groundworks
Contractor (name)
Timber/Trees Other Vegetation Concrete Tarmac Subsoils Topsoils Contaminated Soils Asbestos Jap. Knotweed, etc
Demolition & Groundworks
Contractor (name)
Segregated and sent for reuse/recycling/chipping Chipped on-site for off-site use as mulch Segregated, crushed on-site and used as 6F2 Disposed off-site Re-used on-site Re-used on-site On-site treatment; Disposal to Landfill Disposal by licenced subcontractors Chemical spraying
8 yard skips Stockpile area Mobile crusher WMC Stockpile area Stockpile area Exemptions Licenses Licenses
Brick &
Blockwork Contractor
(name)
Off-cut bricks Bricks (general) Off-cut blocks Pallets Plastic packing Mortar Other building waste
Supervisor
Off-cuts reused; segregated for recycling 110% of req’d quantity capped at s/c risk; s/c to prevent
over-order Off-cuts reused; placed in mixed waste skip Returned to supplier; damaged pallets timber scrap Disposed off-site Disposed off-site Placed in mixed waste skip (JCB to compact)
8 yard skips Contractual condition, use double-sided types, minimise cutting Mixed skip Supplier agreement FEL skip Use of mortar silos to reduce waste Mixed skip
Internal Contractors
(name)
Plasterboard off-cuts Pallets Packaging Other building waste
Supervisor
Segregated in bags & returned to supplier Returned to supplier; damaged pallets timber scrap Disposed off-site Disposed off-site
Dumpy bags, supplier agreement Supplier agreement, timber skip FEL skip Mixed skip
Material Storage (1)
Material Storage (2)
Materials Storage under cover
Storage in secure area
Storage on pallets
Storage in bundles
Plaster and cement
Bricks and blocks
Roofing tiles
Insulation panels
Hardware items
Logistics Movement of
materials around site
Just in time deliveries
Consolidation centres
Integrated supply chains
Offsite manufacture and modern methods of construction
Waste Equipment types Containers Positive Negative
Wheelie bins/ mini skips
Useful at the workface and in corridors
Need to be bulked up and managed; limited weight
Front/rear end loaders
Cheaper than traditional skips; smaller; good for lightweight materials; static
Require large turning area for collection vehicle; not always available
Skips Widely available; 20% cheaper for segregated skips
Removed from site; schedule dependant
Compactors/balers
Reduce volume and cost; useful for lightweight materials
Cost effectiveness dependant upon volumes; static compactors need to be bolted to the ground
Mobile crushers/shredders
Crush/shred waste to reuse onsite; saving materials
Licenses required; space
Bulk Cheaper for inert waste (by truck and grab can be £200 for 18 tonnes)
Space; exemptions
Rear End and Front End Loaders
Waste Segregation
Basic waste segregation into:
General Waste (Non-hazardous)
Inert Waste
Mixed Metals
(+ Hazardous waste separated
out)
£90£0£90
£258
£90
Supply Chain Management
Engage with the supply chain
Eliminate/reduce the amount of hazardous materials used onsite
Reduce and reuse packaging
Educate installers
SWMP Case Study 1: Plasterboard Takeback
Project: Battersea Reach, London; Developer: St George South London Limited.
Takeback agreement with British Gypsum
Use 1m3 bags; minimum order of 20 bags
Wheelie bins near workface
MPG, the trade contractor sort at the waste compound area
<10% contamination
333 tonnes currently recycled
SWMP Case Study 2: Eastlands, Manchester
Client: Eastland Homes Partnership Ltd, Contractor: Wates.
Identified the main types of waste being produced
Built a picture of costs, available markets and practicalities of segregation
Segregated where a strong market existed
Designed a purpose build platform with an operative employed full time to sort the wastes
SWMP Case Study 3: Persimmon Homes SW Ltd, Cornwall
Investigated their current waste management methods after rising costs
Crush all masonry with a mobile crusher
Shred all waste timber and pallets; reduce volume to 1/7th.
Takeback of plasterboard
Segregated plastic, paper/cardboard sent direct to a reprocessor
Trade Contractors
Usually generate the waste
Contractually oblige
Responsibility for waste
Incentivise
Penalise
Trade Contractors: Skanska Integrated Projects
Either: Charged for cost of waste disposal Mixed waste is at a higher rate than segregated
waste
Or: Agree a wastage rate If higher level than agreed, a penalty charge is paid Have to estimate quantities at the start of the
project/work package
Stop notice issued if area is untidy Charge made if waste is not cleared up
SWMP Case Study 4:Townmead Estate, Wandsworth
Target of less than 20% of waste sent to landfill
Onsite logistics manager responsible for co-ordinating waste management
Used wheelie bins in key areas for bulking up
Induction training, toolbox talks
Recycled demolition waste onsite
Used recycled products; a saving of £5000 Client: Shepherds Bush Housing Association, Architects: Living Architects,
Contractor: Mansell.
Site Environmental Co-ordinator - Bovis Lend Lease
Ensure site is registered for production of hazardous waste;
Identify any specific training needs; Expert support for project managers; Regular site walkovers; Co-ordination of the environmental aspects of
management systems auditing; Liaison with the environmental regulators, client
over consent applications, licenses, permits; Recommendations for amendments to SWMPs; Collation and analysis of waste data; and Reporting other information as required.
TrainingSite Induction Introduce the SWMP, company policy and any
targets; Named individuals and how to get help; Location of skips, procedures and segregation; and Good housekeeping onsite.
Toolbox Talks Topics can include waste management, waste
storage, materials storage and segregation of waste;
Encourage feedback; Train the trainer; Rolling programme; and Many examples freely available.
Toolbox Talk Examples
SWMP Case Study 5: Project NoWaste
48 operatives trained to Level 1 and 2 NVQ in Waste Management
Induction, training for trade contractor managers and toolbox talks; feedback is encouraged
Integrating elements of lean construction
At Project W8 waste reduced by 2.5m3/£100,000 of project spend; 25% improvement
Winner of the Waste Initiative of the Year - Building Sustainability Awards 2006
Contractor: Bovis Lend Lease, Consultant: Greenfile Developments.
Communication
Regular meetings; SWMP as an agenda item;
Pre-meetings with trade contractors; Ensure high visibility around site e.g.
posters/leaflets; Regularly report performance; Provide easy access to reports; and Feedback from suggestion scheme.
Waste measurement can include:
Cost: disposal, labour and material cost; Type: use EWC code or other classifications; Amount by volume: can collect information on-
site by a visual assessment, established KPI’s, links to material usage;
Amount by tonnage: usually collected by waste contractor/broker, charged by tonnage;
Cause: why is waste occurring? Management routes: diversion from landfill,
recycling; and Link with waste targets.
Onsite Measurement
Available Tools and Guidance
Net Regs BREMAP/CIRIA Recycling Sites Waste Aware – Colour Coding Scheme HazRed Project NoWaste CIRIA Construction Confederation Envirowise WRAP
Pointers for Action Plan
Use SWMP as feedback tool to improve project’s overall performance by addressing the following questions:
What level is your company/site at for onsite operations?
What level can you realistically achieve in the next six months
What actions will you take to help reach this level?
Exercise 2: on-site operations
Manchester, 1st May 2007
Katherine Adams/Amanda ConroyBRE
Exercise scenario Each group has 1 onsite scenario There are 4 onsite scenarios covering
residential, infrastructure and commercial projects
Scenarios are based on the fact that everything is going wrong with the SWMP!
Using the answer sheets for your scenario, establish what actions you will take and the benefit for these actions
Summarise if your actions are standard, good or best practice
30 minutes to complete 10 minutes feedback
Scenarios
A Residential project: groundwork stage, large foot print, large and phased development, urban setting
B Residential project: fit out stage, small foot print, small development, rural setting
C Infrastructure project: demolition/groundwork stage, brownfield
D Office refurbishment: phased, 1st floor fit-out, urban setting
Industry Speaker
Embedding SWMPsInto Company Culture
Taylor WoodrowVictoria Hill/Huw Maggs
Overview
What is embedding?
Why is it important?
The benefits of embedding your SWMP.
How to begin embedding SWMPs into company culture.
Hints and tips to succeed.
Embedding SWMPs?
Produce a generic company-wide SWMP template;
Integration of SWMP with existing plans and procedures;
Provide guidance and support;
Creating incentives;
Comparing performance and setting on-going benchmarks and targets for waste; and
Gradual development of the bespoke SWMP format and procedures over medium / long term.
Standard, Good and Best Practice
Activity Standard
Good Best
Duty of Care
Compliance with legal requirements
Responsibility for waste management
Designated waste champion
Individuals responsible for areas
Waste management contractors
Dialogue on recycling opportunities
Contractual agreements on recycling
Subcontractors
Agreements on how to manage waste
Contractual agreements with targets
The Benefits of Embedding Your SWMPEffective and efficient implementation of SWMPs: Improved performance; and Lower resource requirements.
Increased cost savings: Reduction in landfill and transportation costs; Reduction in procurement costs; Reduction in labour costs of developing and
implementing SWMPs; and Reduction in labour costs of managing waste on-site.
Improved performance and reputation with clients: Ability to illustrate best practice and company wide
commitment to minimise waste.
Producing a Common Template
Benefits:
Lower time and resource on each project to implement;
Consistent comparison between projects; Recognition as standard element of project delivery; Familiarise employees with using SWMPs and
benefits; Ensure consistent minimum standards across
projects; Provide format for structured and continual
improvements; and Develop a knowledge base to push towards best
practice.
Integration With Project Management Project plans and procedures;
Contractual procedures;
Communications and training; and
Project meetings and performance reviews.
Project Plans and Procedures
Project (execution) plans: When, how and who should produce SWMPs; and Specific SWMP requirements for different stages of
the project.
Standard site procedures: Roles and responsibilities – integrate with existing
responsibilities; Monitoring and reporting on waste – existing QS cost
monitoring; Site inspections – integrating WM into existing site
management frameworks; and Meetings and communications.
Integration of Waste Management with Standard Site ProceduresProject
ManagerQuantity Surveyor
Construction Manger
S/C meetings and start-up x
Monitor waste data/volumes x x
Monitor waste types x
Communication x x x
Inspections x
Contractual Procedures Contractual Maximum WASTAGE TARGETS with
trades; Agreeing maximum wastage targets; Contractual MINIMUM MATERIALS PURCHASE
TARGETS with trades; Contractual WASTE RECOVERY TARGETS with
waste management subcontractors; Reviewing performance of subcontractors; and Working with subcontractors to improve
performance.
Communication and TrainingToolbox talks: Construction Confederation Toolbox Talks; Waste Management; Waste Storage; Materials Storage; and Segregation of Waste.
Communication and Training (2)
Site Inductions:
Introducing the Site Waste Management Plan and waste management strategy;
Contractual requirements of subcontractors; Individuals on site with management
responsibilities and where to get help; Skip locations, colour coding, segregation of
wastes; and Good housekeeping rules on site.
Toolbox Talks
Toolbox talks are quick to deliver;
Provide support and information; and
Increase the environmental knowledge and skills.
Waste specific toolbox talks are freely available see Construction Confederation and CIRIA websites.
Project Meetings and Performance ReviewsSubcontractor start up meetings: Defining and communicating the scope of
subcontractors responsibilities.
Subcontractor performance reviews: Reviewing performance against materials wastage
targets.
Management meetings: Overall project performance; Improvement in performance/SWMP; and Identify waste streams that require attention.
Project Meetings and Performance Reviews (2)Monthly project progress meetings: Communication of performance, opportunities and
issues to the workforce.
Staff performance reviews: 6/12 monthly review of performance of those with
waste management responsibilities.
Example of SMARTStart data
Integrating SWMPs with Company Processes High level leadership and support;
Developing company policies in support of SWMPs;
Developing waste KPIs and benchmarks for projects;
Internal incentive schemes;
Reporting on performance;
Working with the Supply Chain; and
Sharing knowledge and expertise.
High Level Leadership and SupportObtain board level support: Sends a clear message; and Facilitates embedding.
Leadership from a high level waste champion: Announcements regarding performance against
waste targets; Targets being realistic and SMART; and Agreeing a common template.
Leadership from Project Manager: High level ownership; and Target driven.
Developing Company Policies to Support SWMPs
Company waste reduction targets; Policies on specific waste streams (e.g. wood and
concrete recycling policies);
Policies relating to the use of SWMPs and waste minimisation targets on all projects;
Policies relating to supplier selection; and
Reporting.
Developing Waste KPIs and Benchmarks For Projects
Setting Targets – Methodologies
Volumetric Targets: m3 / 100 m2 – Commercial / Healthcare / Retail; or m3 / Unit – Residential;
Best Practice Benchmarks: Project league tables; Comparing performance; Naming and shaming; and Rewarding good performance.
Internal Incentive SchemesProject Managers Incentive Scheme (PMIS)
Audit findings from Environmental Audits as conducted by environmental auditor. This could include waste related issues.
Waste management performance - Reducing the quantity of waste produced.
Waste data being regularly recorded using ‘SMARTStart’.
Training - have TWFM staff received the required environmental training as per the TWC training matrix.
A ‘brilliant innovation’.
Incentive Schemes
Monitoring and Reporting on Performance
Monitoring of information on projects Decide the best way of monitoring and frequencies
– E.g average waste volume per unit (residential). Ensure all projects log waste
– Include milestone targets, completion figures.
Reporting on performance Company statement or environmental report ; and Reporting internally on performance.
Working with the Supply Chain
New subcontractor registration and evaluation: Environmental credentials; Open versus closed questions; and Pinpointing key waste issues with different
subcontractors.
Performance management: Project manager and supply chain department; Assessing performance against pier group;and Minimum performance standards.
Subcontractor development: Reviewing performance and agreeing actions; and Auditing of on-going performance in focus areas.
Working Together
Sharing KnowledgeCapturing examples of best practice: Using the audit process; Creating incentives for innovative approaches; and Developing a knowledge base or continual
improvement.
Techniques for spreading best practice: CSR forums; Top tips and technical News; E-mail alerts; and Green bulletins.
Providing support: Waste Management Advisory Service (WMAS); Training; and Identifying waste management and recycling
solutions for projects.
Conclusions Embedding your SWMP means effective
integration into project and company management and culture;
Embedding provides clear cost benefits and improved performance;
Contractual requirements and incentives provide motivation;
Staff communication and training are key;
Conclusions (2) Use defined SMART targets and develop these
as your SWMP evolves;
Ensure feedback mechanisms are in place to capture knowledge;
Work together with your site team and choose the best; and
Develop knowledge sharing publications or concepts.
Personal Action Plan
Embedding SWMPs isn’t easy!
Take a few minutes to complete your personal action plan.
Consider the top three things that you can change/influence or initiate AND how you plan to make these actions work.
Refer to the briefing note if needed.
Workshop 3: Embedding
Each table will have a designated role this will be either:
Sub contractor Board level director Project/Site manager Site engineer
Consider, using all the presentations you have heard today, how you will implement your SWMP and embed waste management practices into your company within your defined role.
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Questions and Answers
Site Waste Management Plans Advanced WorkshopsSummary
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Workshop Objectives Enable delegates to use SWMPs to increase
material resource efficiency in construction Develop concepts of good and best practice in
SWMPs and enable delegates to adopt them Show how SWMPs can be used to drive waste
minimisation at the design stage Show how SWMPs can be linked to other tools to
increase material resource efficiency Demonstrate how continual improvement in
onsite operations can be aided by SWMPs Illustrate the importance of embedding lessons
from SWMPs in a company’s procedures
Standard, Good & Best Practice SWMPs will become important for the construction
industry through legislation, codes and planning
SWMPs represent an opportunity to improve performance, demonstrate CSR and achieve cost savings
Standard practice: compliance with legal requirements
Good practice: quick wins to minimise waste, increase reuse and recycling
Best practice: fundamental change in approach, waste minimisation part of design, significant savings
Design Introduce SWMP at all stages of project
Involve contractor and whole supply chain at pre design and design stages
Undertake material evaluation in terms of their recyclability and reclamation before specifying
Avoid complex building design, detail and form
Use SWMP as a continuous improvement tools for future projects.
Onsite Operations Spend time and effort in identifying the waste
arisings and the subsequent management of these – essential
Consider material storage, logistics, waste equipment and segregation which is applicable to the site
Work with the trade contractors and supply chain to ensure buy-in to the SWMP
Ensure appropriate onsite training, awareness and communication is given
Embedding Embedding is about integrating waste management
with existing procedures and practices
Embedding can be done at a site level and strategic level, but both are important in achieving the best results
Communication and working together are key to achieving your goals
Generate or use meaningful targets and monitor
Report and share the knowledge to maintain continuous improvement.
Personal Action Plan Opportunity for delegates to record where they
are, where they want to be and how to get there
Specific actions arising out of each session
Provide a spur to action in the months ahead
Summary SWMPs can contribute significantly to material
resource efficiency in construction
Use concepts of standard, good and best practice as a spur to move to higher levels
Include waste minimisation from the start of a project
Look to continually improve performance during onsite operations
Embed lessons into company procedures to maximise benefits
Summary and close
Manchester, 1st May 2007
Close Further training opportunities in-house
Further resources available from WRAP– Waste Recovery Quick Win case studies– Design Quick Wins – Materials Resource Efficiency in Regeneration Projects– How-to guides– Demolition, materials-specific and procurement guidance
Next steps – Personal Action Plan
Feedback forms and CPD certificates
www.wrap.org.uk/construction
Thank you