Waste Minimisation through Design Solutions
Significant volumes of waste result from onsite cutting of materials to fit dimensional constraints of a project design. By considering wastage at an early stage in the process the design can optimise resource efficiency.
There are a range of design solutions that can be implemented in the short term delivered on a cost neutral or cost saving basis to minimise onsite waste. Design solutions can reduce waste before it is generated on site and can be grouped into design themes:
- procurement;
- construction type and method;
- programme and design stages;
- layout and dimensions
- reduced complexity; and
- communication and managing change.
The principles of each design solution may be applicable throughout the construction phase but the greatest benefits can be gained by using them during:
- pre-design, to influence the way the project is procured; and
- detailed design and into construction - for effective communication and managment of design changes.
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