Ashes to ashes, dust to dustjacket

BRE has published new guidance on controlling pollution and noise from construction sites.

The new Pollution Control Guides cover the activities causing pollution, including demolition, and suggests ways of minimising emissions of dust, noise and vapours.

The guides resulted from a three-year collaborative project involving BRE, the DTI, the construction industry, clients, regulators and material suppliers. Key to the guides is an 18-month case study.

The target audience includes project managers, contractors, developers, clients, regulatory authorities, manufacturers, trade associations and training organisations.

They are available from BRE Bookshop (www.brebookshop.com or tel 020 7505 6622), priced at £19.95 each, or £65 for the set. They are:

• Part 1: Pre-project planning and effective management
  
• Part 2: Site preparation, demolition, earthworks and landscaping
  
• Part 3: Haulage routes, vehicles and plant
  
• Part 4: Materials handling, storage, stockpiles, spillage and disposal
  
• Part 5: Fabrication processes and internal and external finishes