Checklist

Construction process

The complex stages during the process of construction offer meaningful opportunities to reduce a project's carbon emissions.

  • Project programming

    • Ensure enough time is given for trades to finish once the other elements are complete as this prevents damage and reduces the need for replacements and touch ups
    • Ensure any value engineering considers both the carbon impact as well as monetary savings
    • Ensure time is allowed to deconstruct the existing space to ensure materials can be reused or retained. If they cannot, allow time to divert them from landfill management

  • Resource management

    • Develop a waste management plan to highlight which products are at risk of being sent to landfill, then look for alternative solutions
    • Identify waste streams and additional options for reuse, recycling or other management
    • Donate unwanted furniture, computers and appliances to charity
    • Adhere to systems which avoid overordering materials through phasing and quantities ordered
    • Make use of all material off-cuts around site
    • Look for prefabrication opportunities

Low carbon operation

Contractor selection