THE ENVIRONMENT

By successfully unlocking the potential of redundant sites, removing unsightly uneconomic structures and re-cycling materials to create value for money, always in an environmentally responsible manner, Hughes & Salvidge are demonstrating a commitment to improving the environment for generations to come.

Hughes & Salvidge are dedicated to improving the environmental consequences of their demolition and related activities in a manner which will not be harmful to the environment and in accordance with their legal obligations.

When considering the impact of demolition work on the environment, Hughes & Salvidge have identified the following primary factors and actively pursue these goals.

Reduce the amount of fresh water used and increase the proportion of re-used water, where possible and practicable
Reduce waste production and increase the proportion of materials re-used and re-cycled.
Reduce fuel consumption through increasing fuel efficiency, driver training, good vehicle maintenance and effective route planning.
Reduce air and water pollution and traffic impact by means of careful planning.
Reduce vibration impact. For example, concrete floors are removed, where possible, using pulverisers rather than impact breakers.
Ensure that any surplus or waste material is disposed of in a way that causes the least possible adverse impact on the environment.
It is Hughes & Salvidge's policy to minimise the quantity of waste being removed from site for landfill.

The Environmental Policy Statement

The Environmental Policy ('The Policy') which will be subject to continual reviews, outlines the present policy and procedures for implementing the overall objectives of:

Integrating and giving consideration to the environmental issued involved in all Hughes & Salvidge activities.
Ensuring that any pollution or risk of pollution from any activity whatsoever is identified as part of the Integrated Pollution (IPC) System and either eliminated or reduced in accordance with the principle of use 'best available techniques not entailing excessive cost' (BATNEEC).
Ensuring that any works activity involved in the area of tree and tree roots is carried out within a code of conduct as laid down by the Arboricultural Association and National Joint Utilities Group.
To ensure that all statements or directives form the Department of The Environment or other enforcing or regulatory bodies are received and monitored and where necessary implemented.
To conduct Hughes & Salvidge operations so as to comply willingly with all relevant hours, regulations and standards for the time being in force and co-operate with and assist the enforcing and regulatory authorities.