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Find
out more about the effects of development on the environment.
We will take expert advice when necessary.
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02 |
Reduce
the impact of our developments on neighbouring communities and
keep local people informed of our activity.
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03 |
Minimise
noise, dust and mud.
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04 |
Control
traffic movement and parking.
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05 |
Comply
with legislation, planning conditions and employ good practice.
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06 |
Prevent
pollution into the air, the ground and watercourses.
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07 |
Protect
wildlife and trees.
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08 |
Save
energy and water during the construction process.
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09 |
Protect
materials to reduce wastage.
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10 |
Segregate
unavoidable waste and recycle wherever possible both on site
and in offices.
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11 |
Salvage
and re-use material arising out of demolition wherever possible.
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12 |
Build
energy efficient homes. All new Blue Sonic homes will have a
minimum SAP rating of 90 (this is a measure of their energy
efficiency, the maximum being 120). Converted or refurbished
homes may differ.
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13 |
Use
low energy external lighting where practical.
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14 |
Research
more energy efficient methods of construction and alternative
forms of energy.
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15 |
Use
water efficient appliances in our new homes.
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16 |
Help
to prevent flooding by on-site soakage or storage of surface
water.
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17 |
Use
local materials and workforce wherever possible.
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18 |
Establish
the use of materials from sustainable sources and in particular
implement a sustainable timber policy
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19 |
Design
for safety and security.
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20 |
Inform
the total workforce of what we are trying to achieve. |
