Each year the construction industry generates 109 million tonnes of waste, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). In response to a recent consultation on compulsory Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for all construction projects, involving more than 30 days or 500 person days of construction, to plan and implement a SWMP. This would create a level playing field within the industry, encourage more efficient use of materials and reduce waste crime. The proposed threshold also provides consistency with notified projects under the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations thereby minimising additional red tape. The CIOB has also called for the government to consider incentive-based schemes that encourage the industry to reduce waste, along with inspection and enforcement tied in with existing regulatory checks.
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