Construction industry mass balance: resource use, wastes and emissions

Viridis Publications - Report VR 4

Transport Research Laboratory, 2003
Construction industry mass balance: resource use, wastes and emissions Download document

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Viridis Publications - Report

Abstract

Quantifying the natural resources used, and wastes produced, in the built environment sector, this report presents an overview of resource flows through the industry, considers future trends and influences, and recommends how resource productivity might be improved.

Author

Smith, R. A., Kersey, J. R. and Griffiths, P. J.

History

First Published 2002; revised 2003. Viridis are a part of the Transport Research Foundation and a sister company to TRL, who publish documents on their behalf. Funded by Biffaward under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme, with contributions from Atkins, Highways Agency and Laing.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Waste management
  • Waste planning
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Landfill

Publisher History

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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