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Establishing Infrastructure for Successful Construction Waste Management www.cmrc-ncr.org
Establishing Infrastructure for Successful Construction Waste Management
www.cmrc-ncr.org
Introduction
introduction
organizational development
implementation
material recovery
material exchange
GSA database
education
summary
Q&A
Establishing Infrastructure for Successful Construction Waste Management
Construction Material Recovery Coalition –National Capital Region (CMRC-NCR)
Iris Amdur, Natural Logic, Inc.with Lidia Berger, HDRKim Pexton, DAVIS ConstructionDr. Teresa Pohlman, Pentagon Renovation ProgramAnnette Osso, Virginia Housing and Environmental Network
Introduction
introduction
organizational development
implementation
material recovery
material exchange
GSA database
education
summary
Q&A
CMRC-NCR Developing Regional Infrastructure in the National Capital Region
•Define Problem Spotty information existson Construction Waste Recycling resources
•No vehicle to translate isolated successes to other projects region-wide
•Limited resources for local for redistribution of reusable materials
•Implementation challenges hinder region’s largest local developer- US GSA
Introduction
Gather Stakeholders and Supporters
•Architectural •Construction Waste Management•Local Government•Federal Government•Non-profits•Manufacturers•Marketing•Legal •Consultant•Consultant•Graphic Designer
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Introduction
Form Core Planning Team
•Draw from professional connections
•Face-to-face meetings every 6 weeks
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Organizational Development Task Force
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Organizational Development
Define Program Initiatives and Work Process
•Draw from professional connections
•Face-to-face meetings every 6 weeks
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Organizational Development
Create Task Forces
•Organizational Development
•Material Recovery
•CWM Resource Database (www.gsa.cwm.gov)
• Online Materials Exchange
•Education and Marketing
•(Task Force Presentations)
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Organizational Development
Program Identity and Communications
•Establish Name
•Logo
•Web Site
•List Serves
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Organizational Development
Strategic Planning Program Identity and Communications
Problem Statement, Vision Statement, Mission, Goals
Conduct research to tell the story of existing market Define goals for market transformation
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Organizational Development
Strategic Planning Program Identity and Communications
Task Forces to Define Preliminary Goals
Define volunteer effort
Preliminary schedule
Proposed budget for funded components
Prioritize goals, budget items, timeline for all initiatives with Core Planning Group
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Organizational Development
Strategic Planning Program Identity and Communications (cont.)
Establish management procedures, accountability process
Establish responsibilities for staff position
Create Strategic Plan to be used as a roadmap to achieve desired results
Affiliate with a mission-compatible non-profit program
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Implementation
Strategic Planning Program Identity and Communications (cont.)•Seek Private and Public Funding
•Establish Business Advisory Council and/or Membership structure
•Hire P/T Program Coordinator and Consultants to work with task forces to implement specific program initiatives
•Conduct outreach through professional networks and local trade and green building organizations (USGBC chapter, AIA COTE, Construction trade association, etc.)
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Material Recovery Task Force
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Material Recovery
•The need for a toolkit to help contractors identify ways to effectively handle construction waste•Dispel myths (that it is too expensive, time consuming and it just doesn’t work…!
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Material Recovery Guide
•Experience•Glean from task force members, local call for information, nationwide resources•Market Research•Develop outline •Peer review•Publish manual
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Effective Waste Management Strategies
•Identify readily available resources/outlets for materials •Identify “problem materials”•Create example Waste Management Plan Specification•Create sample documentation guide for contractors with Summary Report•Hold salvage events into demolition process•Provide resource efficiency suggestions
Case Studiesintroduction
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Keys to Implementation Success
Cooperation and enforcement are essentialintroduction
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Material Exchange Task Force
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Material Exchange
Process
•Establish infrastructure
•Evaluate other existing on-line material exchange systems
•Assembly a diverse team: architects, construction, graphics design
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Material Exchange
Benefits
•Reduced cost:•direct material transfer from 1st to 2nd user •eliminated interim cost•on-line exchange - reduced operational cost
•Reach wider markets
•Generate revenue to support other efforts of thecoalition
•Eliminated need for a warehouse space
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Material Exchange
Benefits (cont)
•Reduces fossil fuels consumption through minimizing transportation need
•Reduces storage cost•Shorter lead-times•Greater material selection
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Education Task Force
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Education and Outreach Task Force
Provide overview of process and outcomes
•Engage Cooperative Partners•Identify Stakeholder Groups' Needs•Develop Education and Outreach Strategy•Create Toolkit and Implement Outreach Plans
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Engage Cooperative Partners
Illustrate Opportunities of Cooperative Initiative
•USGBC-National Capital Region Chapter•AIA-COTE and local chapters•U.S. DOE Rebuild America•Trade groups•Local government representatives
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Identify Stakeholder Groups' Needs
Develop appropriate outreach and education informationintroduction
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•Determine status of current CWM practices
•Evaluate existing tools for cost/benefit analysis
•Determine the need for CWM planning guidelines
•Understand local and state government CWM policy
Develop Education and Outreach Initiatives
Engage the stakeholdersintroduction
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•Presentations at trade association events
•Separate targeted workshops
•A policy forum for local government officials
Create Toolkit and Implement Outreach Plans
Transformation of CWM practices introduction
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•Regional Directory
•Case studies and cost/benefit analysis
•In-depth environmental impact analysis
•Sample local government policies; and
•Construction Waste Management Plan
Q&A
Questions and Answer Session introduction
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Establishing Infrastructure for Successful Construction Waste Management
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