Book Description

Responsible sourcing is an effective way for the owners and users of buildings to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This Information Paper gives straightforward user-friendly guidance on the benefits of, the reasons for, and how to go about, the responsible procurement of all kinds of construction products. The steps needed to achieve responsible sourcing within a supply chain are included as well as case studies and useful links to sources of information for a variety of materials and products currently used in construction.
This Information Paper will be of interest to architects and designers, construction companies, construction product suppliers and anyone who owns or is accountable for the construction, refurbishment or maintenance of buildings, providing an update on this fast-moving area.

Contents:

Background
Why do it?
What is responsible sourcing?
Responsible sourcing and the construction industry
Key elements of responsible sourcing of construction materials
-BS 8902:2009
-BES 6001
Approaches to responsible sourcing in construction by sector
-Timber
-Concrete, aggregate and asphalt
-Reinforcing steel
Methods of demonstrating responsible sourcing
-BREEAM
-CEEQUAL
Moving towards responsible sourcing certification
Conclusions
Case studies
-Responsibly sourced reinforced steel for a Crossrail project from Skanska and Express Reinforcements Ltd
-PEFC timber used in hybrid steel-timber extension to the Wellington Academy
References, further reading and further information
 
Format:

A4 12pp

2  line drawings, 1 photo