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This handbook contains information and practical guidance on the environmental issues likely to be encountered at each stage in the tendering and construction phases of a builidng or civil engineering project. It is aimed at informing construciton managers, clients, designers and other consultants, engineers and scientists on their obligations and the opportunities open to them to improve the industry's environmental performance.
It is designed to be accessible to a wide readership, from those seeking a concise overview or summary of relevant issues and legislation to others seeking more detailed guidance on accepted good practice. Reference to sources of more detailed guidance is provided whenever possible.
The handbook forms a useful checklist and inventory of possible impacts and good practice for organisations considering setting up formal environmental management systems at a corporate or project level.
