Pearl Building Rating System - Estidama

SM-13: Improved Construction Waste Management
Intent To further reduce the long-term environmental impacts associated with construction
waste collection, transport and disposal.
Credit
Requirements
Awarding Credit
Points
Credit
Submission:
Design Rating
Credit
Submission:
Construction
Rating
Calculations and
Methodology
GENERAL
� 1 Credit Point: Demonstrate that the Contractor implemented monthly monitoring
of the CDWMP, and achieved a minimum final recycling/salvage rate of 50% of
construction and demolition waste (by weight or volume). This figure excludes all
hazardous waste that must undergo specialized treatment
� 2 Credit Points: Demonstrate that the Contractor implemented monthly monitoring
of the CDWMP, and achieved a minimum final recycling/salvage rate of 70% of
construction and demolition waste (by weight or volume). This figure excludes all
hazardous waste that must undergo specialized treatment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT/CLARIFICATIONS
None
CREDIT POINTS REQUIREMENTS
2
(maximum)
1
2
2
(maximum)
1
2
Design Rating
Demonstrate CDWMP aims for a minimum of 50% demolition
and construction waste (by weight or volume) to be recycled
/ salvaged.
Demonstrate CDWMP aims for a minimum of 70% demolition
and construction waste (by weight or volume) to be recycled
/ salvaged.
Construction Rating
Confirm a minimum of 50% of demolition and construction waste
(by weight or volume) was recycled/salvaged.
Confirm a minimum of 70% of demolition and construction waste
(by weight or volume) was recycled/salvaged.
� CDWMP conforming to the Credit Requirements; and
� Schedule of items to be recycled/salvaged, their source within the project, their
total estimated weight or volume and the name and location of potential
reclaim/recycling haulers.
� Calculations supported with detailed receipts, summarizing final results of the
CDWMP listing items recycled/salvaged, their source within the project, their total
weight or volume, the name and location of the reclaim/recycling haulers, and
markets for the recyclable materials.
Calculations can be done by weight or volume but must be consistent throughout.
References � Centre of Waste Management, Abu Dhabi: www.cwm.ae
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