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10.4 Site waste management

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Contractor not yet appointed at the design stage – Site waste management - KBCN000002

Where the contractor has not been engaged at the design stage certification, it is acceptable to award the credits based on a commitment. This commitment must be from a suitable member of the design team, and must detail the targets and criteria which must be met. Evidence must also confirm that the details in the commitment will form part of the contractual requirements. Note: This does not apply to the requirement for a pre-demolition/pre-refurbishment audit, which must be undertaken at Concept Design Stage.
30-Oct-2025 - Applicable to HQM One, HQM V6 and UKNCR V6.1
12 Jul 2022 - Note added to clarify the scope of this guidance
 

Solid concrete washout – Site waste management - KBCN00063

Solid concrete washout waste should be included in the waste resource efficiency benchmarks.
30-Oct-2025 - Applicable to HQM One, HQM V6 and UKNCR V6.1
 
Information correct as of 26thFebruary 2026. Please see kb.breeam.com for the latest compliance information.