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BEAM PLUS FOR NEW B UILDINGS S ITE ASPECTS (S A)
V ERSION 1.2 SA 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P LAN
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SA 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXCLUSIONS None.
OBJECTIVE Encourage a higher standard of environmental management during
construction.
CREDITS ATTAINABLE 1
PREREQUISITES A prerequisite for credit is compliance with all relevant environmental
protection and pollution control ordinances. Any evidence of non-
compliance will nullify the award of any credits. The relevant enacted
ordinances and their regulations are summarised in the Recommended
Pollution Control Clauses for Construction Contracts by the
Environmental Protection Department.
CREDIT REQUIREMENT 1 credit if an Environmental Management Plan including Environmental
Monitoring and Auditing has been implemented.
ASSESSMENT The Client shall provide copies of relevant contract documents
highlighting the clauses appropriate to the construction activities for the
building development in accordance with recommendations set out by
the Environmental Protection Department. The Demolition/Construction
Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan should be submitted
which takes into account the Checklist and practical advice given in
PNRC 17 Appendix A [ 1]. The Client shall confirm through a report
derived from appropriate site management and monitoring that
environmental management practices on site are such as to comply with
legislative requirements and to minimise nuisance. PNRC 17 Appendix A
[1] should be used as a point of reference in reporting on implementation
of the environmental management on site.
Where it can be demonstrated that contract documents, specifications
and cost provisions provide for an Environmental Management Plan
conforming to the guidelines, and the plan has been properly executed,
the credit shall be awarded.
BACKGROUND The environmental impacts arising during demolition and construction
are often very significant, affecting site ecology, air, noise and water
quality as well as nuisance from waste within and outside the site. The
appointment of contractors who are environmentally aware and who are
able to implement good environmental practices on site should make a
significant contribution to reducing environmental pollution and waste.
Appropriate pollution control clauses should be included in demolition
and construction contracts in accordance with recommendations by the
Environmental Protection Department [ 2 ]. Contractors should take
appropriate steps to minimise the impact of demolition and construction
activities on the surrounding environment.
1 Buildings Department. Practice Note for Registered Contractors PNRC 17 Control of Environmental Nuisance from
Construction Sites. August 1997.
2 Environmental Protection Department. Recommended Pollution Control Clauses for Construction Contracts.