On site, one of the biggest waste management problems is what to do with pallets. Brick deliveries, timber deliveries, in fact most deliveries include the use of a pallet. But that creates the problem of what to do with it once it has served its purpose?
Outstanding buildings are a rare breed. Especially if you only count the BREEAM approved ones! Here’s how three projects managed to achieve the Outstanding accolade.
Tis the season to be merry, and often, wasteful. Without sounding like a Grinch, there are so many easy ways we could all have a more resource efficient festive season, on sites and at home.
Although being considerate and adhering to the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Code is something all of our sites do, the industry has really upped its definition of what a ‘normal’ considerate site is.
As a cyclist, I am keen to promote Road Safety Week. I believe much more can be done to make roads safer for everyone, although common sense, and compulsory PPE would be a good start for many!
As a Sustainability Advisor working for BAM Construction, I am constantly looking at the impacts that our projects have on the wider world around them, and many of the issues I encounter are deeply rooted in the construction industry’s traditional approach. Much like Honda’s advert, I often ask ‘What if?’
Are you spooked by BREEAM 2014? No need to fear- the BAM BREEAM-busters are here…
The BREEAM 2014 new construction scheme can seem quite daunting but plenty of BAM projects are already taking on the challenge and targeting Excellent ratings. Released in summer 2014, the BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 assessment covers the majority of non-domestic new builds.
Set in the beautiful Kew Gardens, The BIG Challenge - ‘Do one thing’ award ceremony last week highlighted the efforts that the construction industry is making to enhance biodiversity on construction sites and it got me thinking about what we could all do for biodiversity.
We are probably all aware of the FSC tick logo, which has been around for over 20 years now, and many will also be aware of PEFC. Although these timber ‘chain of custody’ schemes will confirm that your timber or timber product is from a legal and sustainable source, they do not always tell you where it came from. However there is now a Grown in Britain licencing scheme that can confirm your timber is grown in Britain in a similar way to the Red Tractor scheme for food.
BAM’s charity partnerships aren’t just about fundraising, although we are very proud of how much we’ve raised for our partners over the years. Any good partnership should bring about mutual benefit and support each other’s strategic aims, something that’s well worth bearing in mind as we come up to select our next national charity partner for 2015/16.