Improving water efficiency on construction sites

Tuesday, 20 March
14.30 - 16.30
South Gallery 23

The Strategic Forum for Construction (SFfC) Water Subgroup has been working to support the construction industry achieve a target of reducing water use on site by 20% compared to a 2008 baseline. The last year has seen emphasis given to identifying and promoting efficient practices and behaviours on sites and has resulted in the publication of simple guidance and training material that are available for use throughout the industry. This session will cover the background to developing these documents as well as detailed information on how to reduce water use on sites, and introduce the new materials available. We will also see how well the industry is doing in meeting the Target water use reduction and take a look ahead to see what the Water Subgroup has planned next to support the industry in further reducing water consumption.

Introduction – setting the scene for water efficiency in construction

Jonathan Garrett, Chair, Strategic Forum for Construction Water Subgroup and Group Head of Sustainability, Balfour Beatty

Practical measures and case study of water efficiency

Mabbett & Associates Ltd (TBC)

New training materials and guidance for water efficiency

Richard Hirst, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Skanska UK Plc

The next steps and future actions

Jane Thornback, Convenor, Strategic Forum for Construction Sustainability Task group and Sustainability Policy Advisor, Construction Products Association

Followed by question time