Links

AggRegain - use to find suppliers of recycled aggregates, case studies on the use of recycled and secondary aggregates and specification.

BRE - Construction-related research and development. BRE is the UK's leading centre of expertise on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire and risk. We provide research-based consultancy, testing and certification services to customers world-wide.

BREMAP - provides lists and maps of waste management facilities based on location

CIRIA - information, guidance and research on waste management

Code for Sustainable Homes for guidance  - planning portal - guidance and advice

Construction Confederation  - the best business support and representation for the UK contractors

Construction Recycling Sites - database of construction-related recycling sites that accept or sell materials

Construction Resources and Waste Platform (CRWP)  - one-stop shop' web-based resource for all aspects of construction waste

Construction Resources and Waste Roadmap 2008 - summarises the current status of construction resource efficiency, and proposes 10 key actions to reduce waste production and divert waste from landfill.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - information and guidance on theSite Waste Management Plan Regulations

Environment Agency - advice on waste management legislation

Environment Agency Net Regs 

Envirowise - free advice, support guidance documents, environmental fact sheets (for labourer, carpenter, bricklayer) site visits

Hazred - working with small companies including construction to reduce hazardous waste

Market Transformation Programme - policy briefs and briefing papers for a range of construction products

National Colour Coding Scheme - download templates and find further information for the colour coding scheme for skips on construction sites

NetRegs - free advice on environmental legislation relating to the construction sector with regular updates

NISP - uses industrial symbiosis to identify sustainable resource management solutions for businesses

Project SusD - variety of training material available for construction waste and related issues

SALVO -  information on the reclamation sector, including materials and products arising from refurbishment and demolition and a materials information exchange

SMARTWaste - details of waste measurement tools and pre-demolition audits and new free SWMP tool

T-ZERO - a free web-based tool that idientifies optimal low-carbon solutions tailored to specific UK house types.

Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) - free advice, guidance, case studies and tools for addressing resource efficiency at all stages of the construction cycle