The imminent rise in VAT,
rising transport costs and the annual increase in landfill tax
means that the cost of disposing of waste is increasing
steadily. There are also very serious implications for those
found guilty for not adhering to waste management legislation
with the threat of an unlimited fine or even a custodial
sentence.
Construction companies that produce, store, transport and
dispose of waste must do so without harming the environment. A
principal contractor is also responsible for ensuring and
checking that all of its sub-contractors are legally compliant.
This is their duty of care.
In December 2010 Skanska in partnership with West Midlands
Centre for Constructing Excellence (WMCCE) invited
subcontractors and members of the local construction community
to site at Walsall Manor Hospital to become ‘Waste Aware’.
Photograph
(Left to Right), Ian Mitchell (Gill Group, Birmingham), Hugh
Phillips (Crown Cutting, Burntwood), Roger Wilson (Trainer,
WMCCE), Steven Clarke (Bagnall UK Ltd, Warrington), Steven Davis
(Skanska, Walsall)
The Waste Awareness Course
has been developed by the Chartered Institution of Waste
Management (CIWM) to give an introduction to waste for those
people who deal with waste management for their organisations.
The training also challenged the delegates to look for
opportunities to use resources efficiently and to minimise
waste.
“Being legally compliant, looking for opportunities to use
resources efficiently and to reduce waste is definitely a good
investment for construction firms both large and small. We are
looking forward to working with WMCCE again. The training was
excellent, pitched at just the right level and was affordable.
In addition WMCCE and Constructing Excellence Clubs across the
country have access to funding to support the local construction
community to survive the recession and to come out the other
side of it the stronger as a result”.
For more details regarding Waste Awareness contact WMCCE on 0121
688 4050.
Steven Davis
Environmental Manager
Skanska Central & Regions
Skanska Facilities Services – Midlands
07875 373 857
steven.davis@skanska.co.uk
Club Benefits
Become an Associate Member of the national Constructing Excellence movement
Networking in construction in an easy
atmosphere
Enjoy the social side of the events
Seek help for yourself or your
organisation – meet people who can help
Contribute to local procurement in Black
Country construction
Introduce colleagues, customers and
suppliers to a new opportunity to add value to themselves and their business
