Campus Sustainability Programme
Construction Topic Support Network
Recycled Content in Construction
A CaSPr event 0930-1330 Tuesday 9th October 2007 at Lauder College
Business Learning and Conference Centre, Halbeath, Dunfermline KY11 8DY
A New Requirement for all FHE Institutions’ Construction Projects
In 2006 the Scottish Ministers set a target that 90% (by value) of public procurement relating to construction
projects should specify minimum levels of recycled or reused content in tender specifications and contracts.
In December 2006 (refer to Annex 1) the Scottish Funding Council wrote to every college and university in
Scotland notifying them of their obligations and the support available from Waste and Resources Action
Programme (WRAP). A further request (refer to Annex 2) in June 2007 outlined initial thoughts on reporting
requirements for all institutions on progress towards these targets – due in 2008 to cover current fiscal year
(see ‘Recycled Content in Construction Projects – SFC Circular Dec 07’ attached as a separate
document to this email invitation).
This workshop provides senior managers responsible for estates development in colleges and universities the
opportunity to learn more about these new requirements directly from the specialist consultants appointed by
WRAP to promote this agenda in Scotland.
The event is free of charge for all staff from Scottish colleges and universities. Attendance is essential for
those with responsibility for procurement of capital projects – both new buildings and refurbishments.
Anticipated outcomes
By the end of the event, participants will:
1. Understand implications for their institution and appreciate options available for meeting requirements;
2. Have specification clauses etc needed to communicate the requirement to design teams and contractors;
3. Know about the kind of support and tools available and where to go to get support; and
4. Have had the opportunity to discuss experience with colleagues from related organisations.
Programme
Time
Description
0930-1000
Coffee and registration
1000-1045
Introduction to WRAP and Recycled Content
1045-1115
Discussion
1115-1130
Coffee
1130-1215
Waste Minimisation in Construction
1215-1230
Discussion
1230-1300
WRAP Toolkit Demonstration
1300-1330
Lunch – Opportunity to visit Lauder’s EcoSpace
http://www.lauder.ac.uk/goto/area.cfm/code-710
This event is part of the Scottish Campus Sustainability Programme (CaSPr) run by the Environmental Association for
Universities and Colleges to improve the sustainability performance of the sector in Scotland. For more please see
www.eauc.org.uk/campus_sustainability_project and www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/SustainableDevelopment/eauc or
contact the programme consultants, Inga Burton (01856 811 719) or John Forster (01330 850 555) or caspr@eauc.org.uk
CaSPr is funded by the Scottish Executive Sustainable Action Grant and by the Scottish Funding Council.