Apr 24 2007
Wilson James has been recognised for its work to make construction more sustainable by winning the WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Award for Sustainable Construction at the Building Awards.
Through their consolidation centre approach, Wilson James are able to deliver materials in targeted work packs on a just-in-time basis, leading to a reduction in vehicle movements and reducing the damage and waste of materials onsite.
The London Consolidation Centre, run by Wilson James, aims to cut lorry journeys by half, reduce wastage and reuse and recycle up to 70% of waste that does arise. An earlier operation for Heathrow construction achieved a 40% reduction in C02 emissions and savings of 2% of construction costs.
Liz Goodwin, Chief Executive at WRAP, comments: “We are delighted that Wilson James has won WRAP’s first Sustainable Construction Award.
Targets for the industry to reduce waste to landfill and build more sustainably signify the relevance of such an award category. The good work that Wilson James has done to ensure materials are used more efficiently and waste is recycled really echoes what WRAP is working to achieve throughout the construction industry.
“The consolidation centre approach demonstrates the key role supply logistics has to play in reducing construction waste by delivering materials to site when needed which reduces damage. By serving a large project or a number of different jobs, they are also able to reuse left over materials, rather than putting them in the skip. The construction industry is making real progress in improving its environmental impact, and our award recognises this.”