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Resource efficiency networks in the construction of new buildings

Resource efficiency networks in the construction of new buildings
Resource efficiency networks in the construction of new buildings
This paper reports on a study to develop a construction resource efficiency stakeholder network in the UK. The primary stakeholders in the network were the client, designer and main contractor – the decision-makers on construction techniques, materials and products. The paper outlines the rationale for the study, development of waste-prevention measures and industrial networks, progressive implementation in three separate construction activities, barriers and practical constraints, key results, conclusions and recommendations. Improvements were achieved through increased specification and use of sustainably produced construction materials, greater separation of materials for recycling, increased reuse of materials and behaviour changes in energy and water use as a result of on-site monitoring.
recycling & reuse of materials, waste management & disposal
1747-6526
139-152
Williams, I.D.
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Williams, I.D., Curran, T., den Boer, E., Pertl, A., Lock, D., Kent, A. and Wilding, P. (2014) Resource efficiency networks in the construction of new buildings. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Waste and Resource Management, 167 (4), 139-152. (doi:10.1680/warm.13.00030).

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This paper reports on a study to develop a construction resource efficiency stakeholder network in the UK. The primary stakeholders in the network were the client, designer and main contractor – the decision-makers on construction techniques, materials and products. The paper outlines the rationale for the study, development of waste-prevention measures and industrial networks, progressive implementation in three separate construction activities, barriers and practical constraints, key results, conclusions and recommendations. Improvements were achieved through increased specification and use of sustainably produced construction materials, greater separation of materials for recycling, increased reuse of materials and behaviour changes in energy and water use as a result of on-site monitoring.

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Published date: 1 November 2014
Keywords: recycling & reuse of materials, waste management & disposal
Organisations: Centre for Environmental Science

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Local EPrints ID: 372510
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/372510
ISSN: 1747-6526
PURE UUID: bce8a8cb-2d03-422d-bc26-f95b89f2a298
ORCID for I.D. Williams: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-0121-1219

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Date deposited: 15 Dec 2014 16:42
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:22

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Author: I.D. Williams ORCID iD
Author: T. Curran
Author: E. den Boer
Author: A. Pertl
Author: D. Lock
Author: A. Kent
Author: P. Wilding

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