Since the introduction of the Site Waste Management Plan
Regulations, we have undertaken the role of SWMP client advisor on
over 250 construction projects across the UK.
These projects have ranged in complexity from
minor refurbishment works, to demolition projects and new build
construction schemes. Capita Symonds is part of the WRAP (Waste and
Resources Action Programme) framework and is an exponent of the
government initiative to reduce the amount of construction,
demolition and excavation waste to landfill by 50% by 2012.
Our service builds on the extensive knowledge
and expertise that we have in the construction industry and in our
role as CDM co-ordinator under the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Our procedures are robust and reflect industry
best practice. Our systems have been subject to external audit
and we have received positive feedback for duty holders and from
the Environment Agency.
Our service includes:
- Advice on the competence of
potential SWMP principal contractors
- Advice to clients on
their duties and responsibilities associated with SWMPs
- Explanation of the benefits
of SWMPs
- Monitoring ongoing design
developments to ensure that relevant information is included within
the SWMP
- Monitoring of site security
to ensure it is sufficient to prevent illegal disposal of
waste
- Production of draft
SWMPs
- Advice to designers on best
practice - and how designers can be encouraged to use the design
process to eliminate and reduce construction waste
- Provision of guidance on
best practice
- Review and monitor the SWMP
during the construction phase of the project
- Review waste
deviations - compare estimates with actual waste generated
- Ensure that relevant
information is extracted from the SWMP for the H&S file and
other uses at project completion
- Undertake a final review
within three months of completion of construction (as a requirement
of the Regulations)