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Investigate ways to save money and help the environment, whatever the size or scale of your project

WORDS: HUGH METCALFE WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TERESA CONWAY

Waste inevitably occurs during a build, but there are ways you can reduce this to as low a level as possible. Of course, in an ideal world you’d only order exactly the right amount of materials that building your eco house required, but over-ordering by a percentage to account for potential wastage when cutting and installing materials is standard in the construction industry. But by repurposing or recycling your leftover materials, or finding them a new home, you’ll ensure as much of your building waste as possible remains out of landfill. KNOW YOUR WASTE NEEDS UP FRONT Your contractor will have had experience in managing a variety of projects and therefore should be able to give an idea of what waste will be generated. “Waste management should be thought of…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024

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