Search results 4.1 Introduction DESIGN 4.1 Introduction Around 80% of environmental impacts are determined by decisions taken at the design stage and a consequence of those decisions can be both waste and pollution. Design, therefore, plays a crucial role in minimising the environmental... 04-1-introduction Services Exclusion zones Overhead and Underground Services Underground services Services Exclusion zones For underground services, the exclusion zone is defined as the horizontal distance from either side of the outside dimensions of any buried service and extends to the surface with... e18-services-exclusion-zones Introduction Introduction Important Notice This manual has been written for construction site staff by the environmental advisors of many of the UK's leading construction companies. For each relevant topic the manual aims to outline applicable legislation and codes of practice... Introduction 4.2.2 Design Approaches DESIGN 4.2 Waste Avoidance and Minimisation 4.2.2 Design Approaches During the design phase, three basic steps should be applied: Identification of design options to reduce waste over the lifecycle of a project Investigation of priority design options to... 04-2-2-design-approaches 4.9 Biodiversity DESIGN 4.9 BIODIVERSITY It is important to protect areas of high-quality landscape/biodiversity and to identify opportunities to enhance biodiversity through good design, even in urban areas. This may include: landscaping to incorporate wildlife habitats,... 04-9-biodiversity 6.2 Definitions HERITAGE & ARCHEAOLOGY 6.1 INTRODUCTION Prior to development works a contractor will often be required to take account of any cultural heritage risks or impacts that have been identified for the site. This section outlines what the contractor will need to be aware... 06-2-definitions 6.1 Introduction HERITAGE & ARCHAEOLOGY 6.1 INTRODUCTION Prior to development works a contractor will often be required to take account of any cultural heritage risks or impacts that have been identified for the site. This section outlines what the contractor will need to... 06-1-introduction Further Sources of Information Nuisance FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION Websites Regulation and guidance Greater London Authority / Mayor of London / London AssemblyNon-road mobile machinery – Mayor of London web site https://nrmm.london/ Driving in London - https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ Driving... 10-further-sources-of-information 16.1 Introduction MAKING IT HAPPEN 16.1 INTRODUCTION Construction sites are often busy places, with many pressures and competing priorities, such as getting the job completed on time, keeping to budget, ensuring health and safety is not compromised, ensuring quality and avoiding... 16-1-introduction 17 Toolbox Talks TOOLBOX TALKS Contents HE1 - Toolbox talks: heritage - Archaeology HE2 - Toolbox talks: heritage - Built heritage HE3 - Toolbox talks: heritage - Working on previously developed land HE4 - Toolbox talks: heritage - Working... 17-toolbox-talks 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
