The review also indicates the potential impact of waste in the construction process; typically 10% of construction materials are wasted during the construction process
Better design, on site waste management and on site recycling (typically this can reduce the waste to around 2%) could dramatically improve this with the following consequential benefits:
- Significant cost savings (material, labour, transport and disposal costs)
- Reduction of environmental impact
- Improved productivity and efficiencies on site
- Improved health and safety
- Competitive advantage