BRE launches free construction waste management assessment

BRE is offering a free online assessment for construction teams to assess their waste management practices, and identify where they can make improvements. Developed to complement BRE’s SmartWaste software, the tool takes around three minutes to complete, giving construction professionals a clear view of where to focus their effort. SmartWaste has supported £306bn of construction value across more than 27,000 projects.

Waste data is increasingly important and has become part of the assessment criteria for how construction firms are awarded projects. Clients ask for waste data in tenders, and both BREEAM credits and corporate ESG reporting depend on it. Yet on many construction sites, the records behind this critical data are stored in spreadsheets and filing cabinets, and few teams can say with confidence where there are opportunities for improvement.

Stuart Blofeld, Senior Lead Trainer for SmartWaste at BRE, said: “Construction teams often ask us how their waste management compares and where to focus first. The assessment gives them a clear, practical answer in a few minutes. It draws on what we see across thousands of live and completed projects, so the recommendations reflect the challenges teams face on the ground.”