news from BRE

published: 6/1/2004

Controlling construction and demolition pollution

BRE has published new guidance on controlling air pollution and noise emissions from construction sites. These types of pollution can affect the health of site personnel and local residents, and impact on the local environment.

The new Pollution Control Guides cover the activities causing pollution emissions, and suggests ways of minimising emissions throughout the construction and demolition processes.

The new Guides have been produced from a three-year collaborative project involving BRE, the DTI, the construction industry, clients, regulators and material suppliers. They are based on existing good practice and information gained from an in-depth 18-month case study, and provide an integrated approach to minimising emissions of dust, noise and vapours from construction sites.

The set of five Guides has been developed to be of use to everyone involved in the design, construction and demolition of buildings, including project managers, contractors, developers, clients, regulatory authorities, manufacturers, trade associations and training organisations.

The Guides are available from BRE Bookshop (www.brebookshop.com or tel 020 7505 6622), priced at £19.95 each, or £65 for the set. They are:

Part 1: Pre-project planning and effective management

Part 2: Site preparation, demolition, earthworks and landscaping

Part 3: Haulage routes, vehicles and plant

Part 4: Materials handling, storage, stockpiles, spillage and disposal

Part 5: Fabrication processes and internal and external finishes

For more information - Fran Cowlin, tel 01923 664547, E-mail cowlinf@bre.co.uk