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News Release from: CIRIA
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2003
CIRIA wins funding from Biffaward
CIRIA wins funding from Biffaward to provide guidance on improving the resource efficiency of the construction industry.
Led by CIRIA, in conjunction with Viridis, The National Waste Mass Reduction project aims to provide practical guidance for the construction industry on how it can reduce its demand for primary materials and improve its waste management This project will extend the facilities already provided by CIRIA's Internet Register of Recycling Sites (www.ciria.org/recycling) by providing guidance on good practice in design, construction and waste management illustrated through case studies together with guidance written specifically for the construction industry on working within the waste management licensing regime
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Richard Smith, Operations Director at Viridis, said "There is increasing pressure for the construction industry to reduce its impacts on natural resources.
Achieving a reduced demand for primary materials through the increased use of secondary and recycled materials is being hampered by the industry's lack of familiarity with the waste management licensing regime.
Improved guidance will help the industry to improve its performance".
Jeff Kersey, the Project Manager for CIRIA added "The construction industry is a major user of natural resources and generates significant quantities of waste.
CIRIA is delighted that Biffaward has chosen to support this project which seeks to provide practical advice to the industry via a single source. Request free introductory details about products from CIRIA ...
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