Search results 4.2.1 Introduction DESIGN 4.2 Waste Avoidance and Minimisation 4.2.1 Introduction Minimising the production of waste over the whole life of a building (through construction, use and end of life) should be a priority wherever and whenever practical as there are significant... 04-2-1-introduction 4.4 Water and water use DESIGN 4.4 WATER AND WATER USE Designers should seek to ensure water conservation measures are incorporated to minimise consumption of mains water for uses other than drinking. This includes the specification and use of water free devices including waterless... 04-4-water-and-water-use 4.5 Materials DESIGN 4.5 MATERIALS When selecting materials and components to be used for the project, those materials with lower environmental impacts throughout their life-cycle should be specified in preference to those that might be more traditionally used. Such materials... 04-5-materials 5.2 Legislation PROCUREMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS, DESIGNERS AND SUPPLIERS 5.2 Legislation For a description of legislation relevant to ‘Procurement’ click here. The stringent European Union procurement rules are outside the scope of this manual (as they are... 05-2-legislation 5.5.1 Introduction PROCUREMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS, DESIGNERS AND SUPPLIERS 5.5 Generic and particular requirements to include in tenders/contract for designers, subcontractors or suppliers 5.5.1 Introduction When producing tender/ contract documents it is crucial to determine the... 05-5-1-introduction 6.6.5 Non-designed archaeological assets HERITAGE & ARCHAEOLOGY 6.6 ARCHAEOLOGY 6.6.5 Non-designated archaeological assets The vast majority of below ground archaeological resources are not designated and indeed may not be known until the development process commences it is therefore essential... 06-6-5-non-designed-archaeological-assets 7.8.5 Planning the construction works ECOLOGY 7.8 FISH 7.8.5 Planning the construction works Before any construction works in, on, under or over a main river are commenced in England or Wales the EA or NRW should be consulted as these works could require an Environmental Permit (see 13.5.1). Construction... 07-8-5-planning-the-construction-works 7.13.6 Planning the construction works ECOLOGY 7.13 WHITE-CLAWED CRAYFISH 7.13.6 Planning the construction works Before any construction works in, on, under or over a main river are commenced in England or Wales the EA or NRW should be consulted as these works could require an Environmental Permit... 07-13-6-planning-the-construction-works 7.17.1.4 Hazards and method of distribution ECOLOGY 7.17 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES 7.17.1 Giant hogweed 7.17.1.4 Hazards and method of distribution Giant hogweed presents both health and environmental hazards. The stems, edges and undersides of the leaves have small hairs, which contain large amounts of... 07-17-1-4-hazards-and-method-of-distribution 7.18.1.6 Disposal ECOLOGY 7.18 INJURIOUS WEEDS 7.18.1 Common Ragwort 7.18.1.6 Disposal The options for disposal will depend on the amount of ragwort to be disposed of, the type of site and local resources available. Whenever practicable, ragwort should be disposed of on site.... 07-18.1-6-disposal 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
