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

Constructing Excellence - information, case studies and tools for sustainable construction; link to DTI voluntary code.

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

Resource and Waste Exchange Links - list of organisations which can provide resource & waste exchange services

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

True Cost of Waste Calculator - a free online tool to help you determine the embodied carbon of your wasted materials on your sites and the true cost of your waste based on the material, labour and disposal costs.

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