Support sought for environmental good practice guide for interiors

ciria logo for your Expert Witness storyThe Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) is seeking support from industry experts for a project to develop an environmental good practice guide for the interiors sector. The guide will “…reflect current best practice and legislation to ensure effective design and delivery of good practice on site”.

According to CIRIA, construction activity inevitably has an impact on the wider environment. Good environmental practice enables that impact, which includes transport, noise, pollution and the indirect impact of product selection, to be managed positively.

The construction industry is responsible for high levels of waste – around 10% of all raw materials on many sites end up as waste – and there is increasing pressure from regulators, environmental groups, other businesses and residents to ensure that the construction industry’s activities reduce its impact on the environment.

There is a need for guidance that will enable construction sites to better deal with the requirements placed upon them, says CIRIA. Such guidance will also support clients who want to use their office as a ‘shop window’ for their brand values, and environmental issues often play a key role in this.

This project aims to develop an environmental good practice guide focused on the interiors sector reflecting current best practice and legislation to ensure effective design intent and delivery of good practice on site.

Experts on the subject are being invited to contact CIRIA’s project manager to discuss getting involved in the development of this project. Details can be found at www.ciria.org.