SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Offices
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Enclosed Shopping Centres
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Light Industrial
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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Focus Area
Topic
Question #
Question
Are the construction waste controls included in specifications for owner or landlord renovation or construction projects?
Applicability
Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)
Answer
- Yes — included in specifications
- Yes — evidence of implementation exists
- No
Description
Renovation, construction, and demolition projects create a lot of waste materials (about 30% of Canada’s disposal) and need to be effectively managed to minimize the adverse impact on the environment.
These materials are largely inert, very heavy and can pose unique challenges in source separation because most materials are combined and difficult to recycle. This is further complicated because the Project Managers for C&D projects work in a separate department and interdepartmental collaboration is minimal.
Without effective communication and planning from the initial project design stages, waste minimization and diversion is nearly impossible.
Requirements
Develop design and construction specifications for all owner or landlord-led renovation or construction projects being planned in the building
Ensure all items covered in the building-specific Construction Waste Management Program are covered in the design and construction specifications
- Include directive in the specifications that binds the contractor to follow the Construction Waste Management Program during construction
Identify construction projects to implement the Construction Waste Management Program
Gather the specifications for those projects and highlight the sections detailing the construction waste control measures to follow
Conduct regular inspections and document where and how the construction waste management are followed
Keep a record of the inspections and track implementation of waste sorting activities for the duration of the construction project
Documentation
Section of construction specifications detailing waste control measures
Section of construction specifications detailing contractor commitment
Photos, way bills or inspection reports demonstrating implementation of the program
Adapted BB3 Question
Suggested Lead
References
Crosswalk
Other Notes
Scoring
1 Point per option, up to 2 Max Points