SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
As an architectural and building development practice, we recognise the importance of reducing construction waste and making responsible use of materials throughout the development process.
REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE. RECOVER VALUE.
We are committed to incorporating practical and effective waste-reduction and recycling measures into our projects, with a current target of recycling approximately 35% of construction-related materials.
Our approach focuses on reducing the amount of material sent to landfill, reusing materials wherever practical, and ensuring that recyclable materials are separated and directed to appropriate recycling facilities.
BRICK AND MASONRY WASTE
During brickwork operations, we take care to retain brick cuts and off-cuts rather than treating them as general construction waste. These materials are collected and processed through a crusher for subsequent reuse as hardcore beneath patios, driveways and other suitable areas.
The resultThis approach reduces the volume of waste requiring disposal while also reducing the need to purchase and transport additional virgin aggregate materials.
TIMBER RECYCLING
Waste timber generated during construction is separated from general site waste and placed into designated timber recycling bins rather than being disposed of in general skips.
The resultThis allows timber to be recovered and recycled through appropriate waste-management channels, helping to reduce the quantity of construction waste sent for disposal.
RECYCLING OF METALS AND ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
Metal waste, including materials such as cables and appliances, is separated and sent for recycling through appropriate recycling facilities. Where a recycling return or fee is generated from these materials, the funds received are donated to charities of our choice.
The resultThis provides an additional social benefit alongside the environmental benefits of diverting valuable materials from general waste streams.
WASTE REDUCTION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Our approach is based on the principles of:
REDUCE
Minimising unnecessary material waste during construction.
REUSE
Identifying opportunities to reuse suitable construction materials on site.
RECYCLE
Separating materials such as brick, timber and metals for appropriate recycling.
RECOVER VALUE
Ensuring recyclable materials are directed to appropriate facilities and, where possible, generating charitable contributions from recovered materials.
Through these measures, we aim to continually improve resource efficiency across our developments and reduce the environmental impact associated with construction waste.
We will continue to review our construction and waste-management practices and identify further opportunities to increase the proportion of materials that are reused, recycled or recovered.