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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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Author:   Katherine Adams ,  Gilli Hobbs
Publisher:   IHS BRE Press
Imprint:   IHS BRE Press
Weight:   0.168kg
ISBN:  

9781848064607

ISBN 10:   1848064608
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   21 March 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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.

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