SMARTWaste Plan is an online tool that was developed by BRE to help users to prepare, implement and review their site waste management plans. This report provides an overview of SMARTWaste Plan and how the data it collects can be used. Since SMARTWaste Plan was introduced in 2008, data on over 6500 completed construction projects have been collected and this information has been used to produce a range of benchmarks and performance indicators. This report provides detailed performance indicators of waste arising (related to project value or floor area) for both newbuild and refurbishment...

This report provides practical guidance for recovery of product and waste types that are difficult to recover or recycle, such as carpet underlay, insulated concrete formwork, industrial batteries, structural insulated panels and smoke alarms. Current waste management routes are examined, together with the potential to improve levels of reuse, recycling and recovery. The key principles relating to 'design for deconstruction' are summarised. Appendices include a wider directory of potentially difficult waste types, together with a short summary of recycling and recovery issues that may need to...

Improve your material resource efficiency and benefit from cost savings, reduced environmental impact and an enhanced company reputation. This guide describes the material resource efficiency requirements in BREEAM and provides practical advice for all involved in construction projects, especially clients, designers and contractors.