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BERRView Organisation SummaryResponsible for sponsorship of the construction industry. BERR leads for government on construction issues, with colleagues in other government departments, to make a stronger case for construction in the UK government, in Europe and elsewhere. The Unit's work covers materials and products; suppliers and producers; building services manufacturers, providers and installers; contractors, sub-contractors, professionals, advisors and construction clients 
BRE (Building Research Establishment)View Organisation SummaryThe UK's leading centre for construction expertise, providing consultancy, testing and information services. It also operates recognised accreditation schemes. Offers a number of initiatives on sustainable design and construction 
BRE SMARTWaste PlanView Organisation SummarySMARTWaste Plan is the FREE site waste management tool from BRE guiding you through creating, implementing and reviewing your SWMPs and measuring waste arisings.  A complementary range of support services and consultancy are available to assist you with becoming more resource efficient. 
Buckinghamshire County CouncilView Organisation SummaryNo significant activity, with dedicated sustainability officer. Sustainable Development strategy is led through Planning Policy; recycling officer also suggested as a relevant contact 
Build OffsiteView Organisation SummaryBuild Offsite is an industry-wide campaigning organisation that promotes greater uptake of offsite techniques by UK construction. It is an alliance of clients, developers, designers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, government, advisors and researchers. Modern Methods of construction are an effective means of minimising waste in the construction process and producing substantially less waste on site. 
Business LinkView Organisation SummaryBusiness Link is the United Kingdom Government’s multi-channel support service for business of all sizes, for all phases of growth, from start-up to succession. As a non-political organisation it is dedicated to helping new and existing businesses innovate, improve, grow and become more competitive. Our unique tools give you an all-round view of what you need to do and where you'll find help. 
Chartered Institution of Waste ManagementView Organisation SummaryThe professional body for indivdual waste & resource management professionals. 
Construction Industry Environmental ForumView Organisation SummaryThe Construction Industry Environmental Forum's (CIEF) aims to improve the sustainability and environmental performance of construction, by providing a cross-sector and independent forum for the exchange of new ideas and demonstration of best practice. Information and research on the issues, research and innovation opportunities. Via website, Publications and events. Guidance on future issues likely to affect construction companies, to promote environment-related research and to identify opportunities for innovation.  
Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)View Organisation SummaryA leading UK based research and information association concerned with improving the performance in construction and the built environment. Hosts the Construction Industry Environmental Forum 
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) ConstructionSkillsView Organisation SummarySector Skills Council for the Construction Industry and Built Environment is to lead industry on sustainability 
DEFRA - Recycling & WasteView Organisation SummaryThe Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, recycling & waste website provides information about UK regulations with regards to waste, including the UK Waste Implementation Programme, and waste statistics 
EconstructionView Organisation SummaryA website to help users to use more recycled and re-used materials in their buildings 
EcosysView Organisation SummaryIndependent Environmental Education organisation working with Government, business, home and School: Environmental Auditing Energy, water and waste management Legal Compliance & Environmental Management Systems Co-ordinate West Sussex Waste Reduction Programme and East Sussex Sustainable Eco-Enterprise (SEE) project. A two year project (until April 2006) promoting sustainable construction in East Sussex 
Environment AgencyView Organisation SummaryEnvirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. Regional managers work to develop joint working programmes with local Business Support Organisations. Agents work on raising awareness of Envirowise services in the region 
EnvirowiseView Organisation SummaryEnvirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. Regional managers work to develop joint working programmes with local Business Support Organisations. Agents work on raising awareness of Envirowise services in the region 
GOSE - Government Office of the South EastView Organisation SummarySouth East Waste Advisory Group The Government Office for the South East chairs the South East Waste Advisory Group (SEWAG), which was set up in 2004 as a sub-group of the South East Region Technical Advisory Body (SERTAB). SEWAG provides a collective arena in which South East regional bodies with a specific interest in waste management (and in particular local authorities’ recycling and recovery performance) can come together with DEFRA's Waste Implementation Programme's Local Authority Support Unit (DEFRA WIP LASU) to: inform, engage, propose and co-ordinate the working of regional networks, develop new support programmes for local authorities and their partners support and co-ordinate new programmes and initiatives on waste 
Hampshire County CouncilView Organisation SummaryLed by Bob Lisney (Asst Director) supported by the establishment of the Hampshire Natural Resources Initiative (HNRI).Looking at life cycle of aggregates through to waste from building stock. Some funding sources for initiatives are not directly available to HCC, therefore the Hampshire Natural Resources Trust has been established to maximize funding and partnership opportunities developed with industry, other public bodies (e.g. the health sector) and the community sector to maximise opportunities. An initial assessment indicates that an initial investment of £40,000 could unlock £3 million external funding. Project Integra has a target of a 50% recycling rate for Hampshire by the year 2010. - Current recycling rate: 29%. 
Kent County CouncilView Organisation SummaryPromoted through Interreg eco-enterprise programme and Kent Sustainable Business Partnership, North Kent sustainable construction network, Foresight projects (iconic sustainable construction projects, including proposals for a North Kent sustainable construction training, research and visitor centre), Remade Kent and Medway initiatives, with a strong focus on training and skills for sustainable construction, including waste minimisation and eco-enterprise 
Kent Sustainable Business Partnership (KSBP)View Organisation SummaryA strategic partnership programme, co-ordinated by Kent County Council set up to help businesses to improve their environmental performance and save money as well as helping them to make the most of opportunities arising from the environmental enterprise market. 
National Green Specification (NGS)View Organisation SummaryAn independent internet based resource seeking to promote green specification of construction products and materials, including with recycled content. 
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP)View Organisation SummaryEstablished resource efficiency and waste minimisation programme with more than 500 industry members nationally. NISP is the world's first national industrial symbiosis network. Membership and access to the database is free and opportunities for involvement are wide-ranging. Industrial Symbiosis brings together companies from all business sectors with the aim of improving cross industry resource efficiency by exchanging materials, energy and water and sharing assets, logistics and expertise.  
Oxfordshire Sustainable Business Partnership (OSBP)View Organisation SummaryHas been created to help businesses who want to cut costs and at the same time reduce their impact on the environment 
ReMaDe Kent & MedwayView Organisation SummaryThe organisation has been established to create new markets and secondary uses for recycled materials in Kent and Medway. It aims to encourage new and existing businesses and Local Authorities to use recycled materials as cost effective alternatives to virgin materials. 
SEEDAView Organisation SummaryRegional Development Agency for the SE region, charged with progressing economic development and sustainable development across the region. Keen to encourage key construction industry-wide players to embrace the 'Sustainability Checklists for Developments' initiative, launched by SEEDA with BRE. No other sustainable construction activity is evident via the SEEDA website, although various officers are tasked to tackle various SC issues in their work programmes, particularly their Sustainable Development Manager 
South East Centre for the Built Environment (SECBE)View Organisation SummaryThe South East Centre of the Built Environment is a key strategic consortium that exists to inform policy and drive business-to-business learning and networking. Whatever the size of your company and no matter where you are in the supply chain, we have a lot to offer your business. Member owned and member driven, SECBE offers a unique opportunity for all businesses working in the built environment sector to work together to drive business performance improvement across the South East 
South East Sustainable Business Partnership (SESBP)View Organisation SummaryEstablished as a means of co-ordinating activity promoting sustainable development to businesses in the South East of England. Chaired by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) the SESBP consists of the following organisations: SEEDA Envirowise Federation of Small Businesses Government Office of the South East East Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership Hampshire and Isle of Wight Business Environment Forum Kent Sustainable Business Partnership Surrey Sustainable Business Partnership Thames Valley Business Environment Forum West Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership  
Surrey County CouncilView Organisation SummaryPlanning led approach: Developed very tight site development brief in partnership with BRE for SCC owned land, with standards higher than EcoHomes 'excellent' rating; also encouraging all Surrey local authorities to adopt this as a standard, as well as offering it out as a general standard for any developments in Surrey. Waste minimisation a strong element, via an integrated approach 
Waste Aware ConstructionView Organisation SummaryWaste Aware Construction website and Poster Creator. On this website you will find information about the National Colour Coding scheme for the source segregation of recyclates on C&D sites, links to other sources of information and ways C&D companies are able to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle their waste.  
West Sussex County CouncilView Organisation SummaryCommitment to Construction Excellence for own developments. Sustainability driven through Property Services.