Waste
Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)
| Contact Number | 020 7549 3300 |
| Website | www.ciria.org.uk |
| Summary | A leading UK based research and information association concerned with improving the performance in construction and the built environment. Hosts the Construction Industry Environmental Forum |
Publications & Guidance
Extensive information. Produces around 25 new publications each year; back catalogue of 600 publications e.g.
Demonstrating Waste Minimisation Benefits in Construction
Recently launched "The Essential Green Guide" to help builders comply with legislation and save money through improved waste management
Waste Minimisation in Construction - Site Guide 1997. Waste minimisation and recycling in construction
Design manual 1998 Waste minimisation and recycling in construction - Boardroom Handbook 1999
The reclaimed and recycled construction materials handbook 1999
Best Practice Advice; Case Studies & Demonstrations
Sustainable construction - implementing targets and indicators
Experiences from CIRIA's Pioneers' Club 2004
Training & Events
Provides training materials including:
Waste Minimisation in Construction Training Pack, includes booklet, video, CD ROM, site guide, etc
London CIRIA 2001 - Recycling Construction Waste, Video accompanied by 14 page booklet
London Einstein Network, 2001. Short-courses to aid industry implementation of selected CIRIA guidance documents
Tools
Dedicated web-site to encourage waste reduction and improved resource productivity in the building and civil engineering sectors
http://www.ciria.org.uk/cwr/index.html
Web based database of construction-related recycling sites in Great Britain that accept or sell materials
Other
A series of learning networks to spread awareness and encourage the sharing and adoption of new ideas, techniques and processes. Relevant networks include: Productivity, Sustainability and Project information management. 50 projects or task groups are in progress at any one time
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| Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Create Energy | Dispose |
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