Client guidance
Waste reduction relies upon strong leadership. The role of the client is to ensure action is taken right through the project, starting at an early design stage, through to post-construction reporting. In particular, the client should set clear requirements in the project brief and during design team and contractor procurement.
Procurement guidance
WRAP provides guidance for all stages of the procurement process including model wording to cover waste reduction, waste recovery and greater use of recovered materials.
Client guide to good practice
This guidance helps clients to develop corporate policies and set a target for reducing waste to landfill, and details how to embed this within corporate processes.
The guidance then explains how to implement client requirements on individual projects, and introduces freely available tools and resources which facilitate effective measurement and reporting.
Cost saving guidance for clients and their advisers
Guidance for construction clients and their advisers on how to encourage cost savings through waste reduction on their projects and share in these savings.
Key actions for client project managers
This action plan sets out:
- actions at each project stage, and the roles of different supply chain members;
- what data your projects need to forecast, measure and report for waste, and how to collect and report the data;
- key wording to include in tender and contract documents; and
- how the approach will differ for minor works.
Small projects guide
This guide identifies how repeat clients with a sizeable portfolio (including developers and estate managers) can ask their consultants and contractors to reduce waste cost-effectively in minor works.
Implementation guide for civil engineering projects
Reducing waste through efficient procurement can help reduce the costs of civil engineering and infrastructure projects; this guidance provides practical advice to individuals on the actions to take and the changes that can be achieved.
Sector-specific guidance
Specific resources and guidance are available across a range of construction sectors.
