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Working with wildlife. A resource and training pack for the construction industry. Code: C587. Author: J Newton, C Williams, B Nicholson, R Venables et al. March 2004

Description: This attractive, highly illustrated mixed-media pack presents information and guidance to enable a wide range of people involved with the construction industry to stay within the law relating to wildlife, and to understand and implement good practice in protecting wildlife on development and construction projects.

The first section describes how to use the pack and how to implement the training sessions. There are background notes on the fundamentals of ecology, an introduction to legislation governing wildlife and construction issues, practical guidance on dealing with wildlife on sites, references and a gazetteer of useful organisations. Extensive supporting materials include briefing sheets on individual species and the different types of habitat, toolbox talks and a quiz for training session delegates. The pack is presented in a sturdy ring-binder, and all the presentation and training materials are included on the accompanying CD-ROM. It is intended that the pack be used either for individual study or support, for example by environmental managers, or as a resource by anyone involved in setting up a wildlife training event.

A complementary 32-page pocket book (CIRIA C613) is included in the pack, but may also be purchased separately. Contents: Summary, Acknowledgements, Glossary, Foreword, 1 How to use this pack, 1.1 Welcome to the Working with Wildlife resource and training pack, 1.2 How to use the pack as a training resource, 1.3 Designing and running a training session, 2 Introduction to ecology and conservation, 2.1 What has conservation of wildlife got to do with the construction industry? 2.2 How does the pack link in with other construction industry initiatives? 3 Background to ecology, 3.1 Terminology, 3.2 Why worry?, 3.3 But why worry about wildlife on construction and development projects?, 4 Basic ecological concepts, 4.1 Who eats what and why - ecosystems and food chains, 4.2 The natural energy cycle, 4.3 How stable is an ecosystem?, 4.4 Habitats and species, 5 Ecology and construction, 5.1 How development and construction can impact on ecology, 5.2 What can the construction industry do to maximise opportunities for ecological enhancement and to minimise adverse impacts?, 5.3 Ecological survey, 5.4 Review opportunities, 5.5 Assessing and avoiding negative impacts, 5.6 Scale and location, 6 Survey and assessment, 6.1 Environmental impact assessment, 6.2 What to survey, 6.3 When to survey, 6.4 How to survey, 6.5 Who surveys?, 6.6 Surveying and protected species, 6.7 Evaluation and impact assessment of sites, 6.8 Environmental impact assessment, environmental appraisal or "appropriate assessment"?, 6.9 Mitigation, compensation and enhancement, 6.10 Post-construction management and monitoring, 7 Legislation, planning policy and guidance, 7.1 The basis of UK law - a brief introduction, 7.2 UK legislation relevant to construction and wildlife, 7.3 European law and its implications for the UK, 7.4 International treaties and conventions, 7.5 Licensing and protected species, 7.6 Wildlife and planning policy, 7.7 Biodiversity action plans, 7.8 Ecology and sustainable development, 7.9 General guidance, 8 Who's who in ecology, 8.1 Public sector, 8.2 Voluntary sector, 8.3 Private sector, 8.4 Further nformation on wildlife, 9 Where next? 9.1 Using an ecologist on site, 9.2 Ecology and site environmental management, 9.3 What is the role of the contractor's ecologist?, 9.4 Concluding comments, References and further reading, Gazetteer of relevant organisations, Training and supporting materials: PowerPoint slide printouts, Habitat briefing sheets, Species briefing sheets, Toolbox talk sheets, Quiz. Pages: 400. ISBN: 0-86017-587-1. $320.00

Temporary access to the workface - a handbook for young professionals. SP121.
D. Lloyd & T. Kay. 1995.
This succinct site guide will be of great benefit to young designers, client representatives and students, as well as mature professionals wishing to refresh their knowledge. Providing safe and appropriate access for workers and supervisors is an important part of construction site management. Everyone involved in the specification, installation or checking of temporary access needs to be able to make informed decisions based on many factors, including the nature of the work, economic considerations and health and safety requirements. The guide explains good practice and legislative requirements for three fundamental stages: analyzing the problem and selecting the most appropriate form of access; understanding the characteristics of the chosen access method in more detail; checking and maintaining the installed access equipment. Packed full of useful diagrams, tables and checklists, with summaries of good practice and warnings of practices to be avoided, this guide is really easy to use out on site.
ISBN 0 86017 422 0  $80.00

Temporary propping of deep excavations - guidance on design. C517.
D. Twine & H. Roscoe. 1999.
Demand is rising for buildings with more basement space, highway underpasses and rapid transit lines, all of which require excavation propping systems. Different methods for calculating prop loads have led to significant variation in these temporary works. There is a need, therefore, for a clear and authoritative statement on the practical limits to which ground movements can be restricted. This book provides guidance on the design of temporary propping systems for deep excavations with the aim at improving efficiency in their use while ensuring safety. It proposes a new empirical method for establishing temporary prop loads for design, developed from the Peck approach and based on a comprehensive survey of field measurements of prop loads. Distributed prop load diagrams, derived from analyses of the measured loads, are provided, from which prop loads may be obtained. The application of this distributed prop load method is explained, illustrated by worked examples. The guidance covers single and multi-propped excavations of varied geometry, flexible and stiff walls, and the range of ground conditions found in the UK. It considers temperature effects, buildability, use of the Observational Method, instrumentation of props, and choice of temporary propping systems. Other subjects covered include contractual arrangements, performance requirements, allocation of responsibility and the overall legal context. Current methods of determining the prop load and of design are reviewed, and the book concludes with a summary of recommendations. This title is a valuable addition to the libraries of temporary works designers, geotechnical engineers, project managers and clients.
ISBN 0 86017 517 0  $162.00

Tools for measuring and forecasting waste generated on site - scoping study. PR083.
J. Kwan, H. Mallett, S. Mason & D. Spencer. 2001.
Find out how to determine the feasibility of developing a tool or mechanism to measure and forecast the production of waste on construction sites. This study, identified as a priority by CIRIA Core members, was based on consultation with industry members, a workshop and a review of published data from across Europe. This study concludes that there is a need for a waste minimization tool to help construction practitioners to identify priority waste minimization plans. It is recommended that the tool should include an electronic element for forecasting waste, a database for industry waste benchmarks, guidelines for developing a waste management plan, and an electronic method for monitoring waste generation.
ISBN 0 86017 883 8  $80.00

Transfer of adhesives technology - feasibility study. PR084.
A.R. Hutchinson & S.A. Hurley. 2001.
This report provides an assessment of the feasibility of transferring adhesives technology from other industries, where adhesives are widely used for structural joints, to the construction industry. It is intended to assist in the improvement of joining techniques in the industry, and so, to reduce construction time and whole-life costs. The following areas are discussed: - key principles and good practice for adhesives' use - current and potential adhesive applications in construction - aspects of the technology requiring particular consideration in construction - experience in other industries and potential technology transfer - suggestions for further work. The book is aimed at both the more general engineering practitioner and the specialist. Given this broad potential readership, it is considered to be likely that interest in the different sections of the book will vary significantly from one reader to another.
ISBN 0 86017 884 6  $80.00

Treated ground - engineering properties and performance. C572.
J.A. Charles & K.S. Watts. 2002.
This report focuses on the properties of treated ground, where the objective of treatment has been the improvement of the load carrying characteristics of the ground. The only ground treatment methods included in this report are those that are used, or are suitable for use, in the UK. The report establishes the best assessments and measurements of engineering properties and performance of treated ground. It also explains how to carry out these assessments and measurements. It will be of direct use to geotechnical specialists and will also be of interest a wide range of people involved in building and civil engineering projects requiring ground treatment. Guidance is given on good practice in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment. Where ground treatment is used, a successful outcome depends not only on technical factors but also on the use of an appropriate contractual framework within which the treatment is procured and executed. The report should lead to better use of ground treatment techniques and help to improve foundation design and construction on treated ground. This report is published together with C573 A guide to ground treatment (CIRIA, 2002), which provides an accessible introduction to ground improvement.
ISBN 0 86017 572 3  $162.00

Trenching - good practice. SP040V.
CIRIA. 1985.
A 15 minute video on trenching good practice.
no ISBN  $100.00 

Trenching practice. Second edition. R097.
D.J. Irvine & R.J.H. Smith. 1983.
Trench collapses cause a number of deaths and injuries every year in the UK. All clients, designers and contractors concerned with trenching work are therefore urged to study this guide to safe practice and act upon its advice. The recommendations made here apply to the design and use of temporary support for trenches up to 6 m deep. The guide alerts the user to the wide range of problems in the variety of the site and soil conditions that are likely to be met in practice. The emphasis is on safe design and methods of work and particular dangers are highlighted. Both those with limited experience in trenching operations and experienced trenching practitioners will find this guide invaluable. The illustrations will be particularly helpful for training and communication with site operatives.
ISBN 0 86017 192 2  $80.00

Trenchless and minimum excavation techniques - literature review. Annex to Special Publication 147. PR063.
CIRIA. 1999.
The original version of this literature review was issued to Project Funders, CIRIA Core Programme Sponsors and members of the Steering Group, in February 1993. Part A (covering No-Dig Conference Papers and Proceedings) has been updated to include conferences held up to the end of 1996. Specific references in the text of CIRIA Special Publication 147 (CIRIA 1998) to some of the articles and papers included in this review are listed in Section 7 of the original Funders Report (CIRIA FR/CP12); there is also a shorter bibliography in Appendix B.
ISBN 0 86017 863 3  $60.00

Trenchless and minimum excavation techniques - planning and selection. SP147.
J.F. Grimes & P. Martin. 1998.
All construction professionals concerned with public utility services, roadworks engineers and local authorities will find this technical guidance on trenchless and minimum excavation (TME) technology a great resource. Most urban areas in the UK were supplied with water, sewerage and gas services during the Victorian era, and many of these services now urgently require reinforcement and rehabilitation. Electricity and telecommunications networks also need reinforcement and modernization to meet growing demand. With this potential increase in workload, alternative construction methods to trenching must be considered and adopted wherever economical and feasible to avoid huge and costly disruption in urban areas. This book describes the TME techniques available and provides guidance on the planning and investigation for their use.
ISBN 0 86017 483 2  $100.00

Trenchless construction for underground services. TN127.
T.J. Watson. 1987.
Reviews the methods available for trenchless installation of pipes and conduits below 900-mm diameter.
ISBN 0 86017 278 3  $60.00

Underground service reservoirs - waterproofing and repair manual. R138.
R.A. Johnson, D.S. Leek, E.S. King & H.B. Dunne. 1996.
CIRIA Report 138 assists water undertakers to carry out effective investigations, repairs and waterproofing of underground service reservoirs with improved quality and increased cost effectiveness. The report provides technical information and identifies important considerations that need to be taken into account. It is divided into three parts: Part A provides detailed guidance on the technical information essential to the process of decision making, for the repair and waterproofing of service reservoirs. It describes four steps that: identify the construction group; identify the defect category; identify the method of repair and material category; and select materials. Part B provides guidance on the important features of repair and waterproofing work that must be considered during the decision making process. Part C contains information helpful to the decision making process. It provides guidance on the legal requirements for water quality and on the avoidance of contamination of reservoirs while in service or from repair work. It gives procedures for use during the investigation and testing of service reservoirs, the available forms of contract documentation for repair and waterproofing works, and quality management procedures that may be implemented to ensure that the work is successfully completed.
ISBN 0 86017 436 0  $80.00

The use of epoxy, polyester and similar reactive polymers in construction.
Volume 1 - the materials and their practical applications. C537.
S.A. Hurley. 2000.
This publication, together with Volumes 2 and 3, provides guidance on the construction applications and in-service performance of the following types of reactive polymers: epoxies, unsaturated polyesters, acrylates and methacrylates, vinyl esters, polyurethanes and furanes. They are intended to promote the more confident and cost-effective use of these materials in the UK. The reports deal with products used on site and for the factory production of resin-concrete components. The technical and economic benefits of these thermosetting materials are identified and guidelines for selection and specification are presented. Information is also provided on the nature of reactive polymers, their formulation and their application and safety requirements. Volume 1 deals with the many established applications of reactive polymers, the main aim being to motivate consideration of these products amongst a wide engineering readership. Volume 2 (CIRIA Project Report 78), intended for a more focused readership, concentrates on areas closely associated with actual use. The nature, formulation and properties of these materials are discussed further in Volume 3 (CIRIA Project Report 79). The publications will be of interest to design, specification, construction and supervising architects and engineers, as well as contractors, specialist subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
ISBN 0 86017 537 5  $162.00

Volume 2 - specification and use of the materials. PR078.
S.A. Hurley. 2000.
Volume 2 of a three-part report, providing guidance on the construction applications and in-service performance of the following types of reactive polymers: - epoxies - unsaturated polyesters - acrylates and methacrylates - vinyl esters - polyurethanes - furanes. Together with Volume 1: The materials and their practical applications (C537) and Volume 3: Materials technology (PR79), the report is intended to promote the more confident and cost-effective use of these materials in the United Kingdom. 
ISBN 0 86017 878 1  $80.00

Volume 3 - materials technology. PR079.
S.A. Hurley. 2000.
Volume 3 of a three-part report, providing guidance on the construction applications and in-service performance of the following types of reactive polymers: - epoxies - unsaturated polyesters - acrylates and methacrylates - vinyl esters - polyurethanes - furanes. Together with Volume 1: The materials and their practical applications (C537) and Volume 2: Specification and use of the materials (PR78), the report is intended to promote the more confident and cost-effective use of these materials in the United Kingdom.
ISBN 0 86017 879 X  $80.00

Use of industrial by-products in road construction - water quality effects. R167.
G. Baldwin, R. Addis, J. Clark & A. Rosevear. 1997.
With demand for aggregates in the UK forecast to increase and the difficulties of meeting that demand in the long term, there is much interest in the recycling and reuse of by-products and secondary materials as aggregates in construction projects. Concern over the potential of by-products to cause groundwater and surface water pollution has, however, inhibited their uptake. This book examines whether industrial by-products and reclaimed materials used in road pavement foundations and earthworks are likely to contaminate the water environment. By-product materials that have been, or may be, used in road construction were subjected to laboratory tests. These tests provide a baseline appreciation of the materials' leaching behavior and the possible consequences of using by-products in road construction. The results, contained here, will be relevant to policy makers, minerals planners, highway engineers, materials producers and environmental regulators.
ISBN 0 86017 475 1  $144.00

Valves, pipework and associated equipment in dams - guide to condition assessment. R170.
R.A. Reader, M.F. Kennard and J. Hay. 1997.
If you are responsible for the maintenance, operation and safety of dams, whether as an owner, engineer or specialist contractor, this guide will arm you with practical advice on recognizing problems that can arise from the deterioration of valves, pipework and associated equipment. The guide sets out a logical step-by-step process for condition assessment, involving location, inspection, monitoring, evaluation of results and remedial measures. It describes how the hazard and risk posed by each element of a dam's pipework system are influenced by its structural and service condition. While the content is concerned with existing reservoirs and is not intended as a design guide for new works, much of the information is relevant to new construction as well. Illustrated by a number of case studies.
ISBN 0 86017 469 7  $144.00

Value by competition - a guide to the competitive procurement of consultancy services for construction. SP117.
J.N. Connaughton. 1996.
How do you find the most suitable consultant for the job? Are you considering using competition, or are you legally obliged to? This step-by-step guide is designed to assist all those who procure consultancy services, including clients, their advisers or contractors. It will help you to identify when competition is appropriate, understand the implications of competition and manage the competitive process. It concentrates on the better-known construction consultancy services - architecture, engineering, surveying and project management. However, the principles discussed apply to the procurement of all consultancy services for both building and civil engineering work. While designed to be read as a whole, the guide contains a useful key-point summary, which provides a quick and easy point of reference and an overview of the guide's advice. Users are expected to have some knowledge of the construction process and the range of consultancy services available. If you are a first-time client, you should consult the CIRIA publication Planning to build?
ISBN 0 86017 414 X  $126.00

Value management in construction - a client's guide. SP129.
J.N. Connaughton & S.D. Green. 1996.
Do you want to improve the value and performance of your construction project? Value management could help you. This easy-to-use guide sets out the essential principles of value management as applied to construction and outlines the main approaches for a range of clients and for different types of projects. It will help you to identify when to use value management and the implications of doing so, to select the right approach, and put in place procedures to get the most from it. Aimed at all those who build - clients, their advisers and contractors. Users will need some knowledge of the construction process, the participants typically involved and the different procurement arrangements available. Includes a tool box with descriptions of the essential techniques for those applying them, useful checklists and sources of further information.
ISBN 0 86017 452 2  $80.00

Wall technology - Volumes A to G. SP087.
Edited by B. Gillinson. 1992.
An essential reference source for building-industry professionals. Volume A deals with performance requirements and refers to all types of walling in the UK. Volumes B to G contain parts grouped according to forms of construction and materials used. Seven-volume set with slipcase. Volume A: performance requirements (pp262, ISBN 0 86017 338 0) Volume B: loadbearing small units (pp96, ISBN 0 86017 339 9) Volume C: small units on framed buildings (pp112, ISBN 0 86017 340 2) Volume D: large lightweight units on framed buildings (pp126, ISBN 0 86017 341 0) Volume E: large heavy units on framed buildings and in-situ concrete (pp68, ISBN 0 86017 342 9) Volume F: glazing, curtain walls and cladding (pp84, ISBN 0 86017 343 7) Volume G: applied finishes (pp48, ISBN 0 86017 344 5).
ISBN 0 86017 337 2  $216.00

Waste minimisation and recycling in construction - boardroom handbook. SP135.
S. Coventry, A.C. Woolveridge & V.S. Patel. 1999.
As the second-largest generators of controlled waste in the country, the construction and demolition industries have colossal scope for adopting measures to minimize waste, that in turn bring significant environmental and economic benefits. This handbook contains comprehensive guidance on waste minimization measures. It is aimed at the policy-makers of all organizations in the various roles in the construction industry including clients, designers, contractors and suppliers. The first chapter presents an overview of the key opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle construction waste and stresses the importance of the board's role in encouraging such measures. It then presents actions for the board to consider and these are covered in greater detail in the following chapters. No boardroom should be without this handbook!
ISBN 0 86017 320 8  $100.00

Waste minimisation and recycling in construction - design manual. SP134.
S. Coventry & P. Guthrie. 1998.
The construction industry can no longer afford to produce the huge quantities of waste it has in the past. What's more, the economic and environmental benefits to be gained from waste minimization and recycling are enormous. Whether you are a client, contractor, supplier or designer, you have a part to play in reducing waste during the construction process. This handbook focuses on the opportunities available to designers. It aims to help you think about waste minimization issues by introducing measures and ideas so that you can review the efficiency of your designs. Most of the text is set out as a series of bullet points, making for ease of reference for the busy professional. The contents concentrate on three key aspects: how you can minimize waste by reducing the resources needed for construction; reducing the quantity of waste generated from construction and demolition sites; and improving the reclamation of materials from the waste stream.
ISBN 0 86017 500 6 $100.00

Waste minimisation and recycling in construction - a review. SP122.
P. Guthrie & H. Mallett. 1995.
This book describes the outcome of the first stage of CIRIA's major research project on Waste minimization and recycling in construction, taking the reader through a detailed review of resources, waste, and recycling issues and then explaining the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved.
ISBN 0 86017 428 X  $80.00

Waste minimisation in construction - site guide. SP133.
P.M. Guthrie, A.C. Woolveridge & V.S. Patel. 1997.
Every construction worker should read this guide! Full of practical tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle construction and demolition wastes, this lively handbook will appeal to everyone on site. Site managers can use the issues discussed as a basis for toolbox talks, while site workers can use it to find out about specific construction or demolition wastes. With the help of cartoon character Rocky, the guide tells you why you should manage wastes properly and the best ways to go about it. It then gives the user some top tips for dealing with a whole range of wastes from concrete and topsoil to timber and packaging. An entertaining read with a vital message!
ISBN 0 86017 482 4  $100.00

Waste minimisation in construction - training pack. C555TP.
B. Shorter. 2001.
This comprehensive pack has been developed to assist those involved in training construction staff. It was originally designed and produced by CIRIA, Scott Wilson and Television Education Network in 1998. It has been completely revised and updated to widen its scope, and to include data obtained from a number of recent case studies. The training pack includes: Users instructions, trainer’s notes, opening and closing quiz, a CD containing: PowerPoint presentation - can be printed for trainees (with or without notes), group exercise. C536 - Demonstrating waste minimization benefits in construction, which includes ten separate full-color case studies. SP148 - Waste minimization in construction 15 minute video. SP113 - Waste minimization in construction site guide. The contents will be relevant to all levels of staff, from the board to site operatives. It is flexible and therefore can be adapted for use in training sessions that last different lengths of time, as well as for audiences of different types.
ISBN 0 86017 555 3  $531.00

Water-resisting basements - a guide. Safeguarding new and existing basements against water and dampness. R139.
R.A. Johnson. 1995.
This publication is published in two parts: a Summary Report highlighting the principles and recommendations most pertinent at concept design stage, and the Full Report with more detailed guidance. The Full Report sets out to update CIRIA Guide 5 and gives guidance on water and vapor protection of new and existing basements. It distinguishes between guidance appropriate to deep (commercial) and shallow (residential and non-residential) basements; includes advice relevant to forms of deep basement construction such as diaphragm and secant walls, contiguous bored piles and shallow basements of concrete, masonry or steel sheet piling; provides illustrative examples of construction types; and takes account of the control of dampness by appropriate ventilation and heating. The report concentrates on the parameters of water-resisting design, giving generalized solutions as examples, and emphasizes that the water-resisting performance of a basement construction is only one contribution to the control of the basement environment.
ISBN 0 86017 426 3  $108.00

Water-resisting basement construction - a guide. Safeguarding new and existing basements against water and dampness. Summary report - guide to the full report (factors which most influence preliminary appraisal). R140.
R.A. Johnson. 1995.
Guidance on the construction and improvement of new and existing water-resisting basements, covering all viable construction methods together with the active and passive precautions available to achieve the most appropriate and economic environmental control system.
ISBN 0 86017 427 1  $80.00

Water mains - guidance on assessment and inspection techniques. R162.
R. Dorn, P. Howsam, R.A. Hyde & M.G. Jarvis. 1996.
This guide will assist users in evaluating the condition of a pipeline system. It demonstrates the merits and limitations of currently available assessment and inspection techniques for pipelines, valves and associated operating equipment in terms of their reliability, practicality, cost, level of disruption to the pipeline and ease of result interpretation.
ISBN 0 86017 449 2  $102.00

Web buckling of rolled steel beams. TN102.
M. Holmes, A.W. Astill & L.H. Martin. 1980.
A description of a range of tests to determine the web buckling characteristics of rolled steel beams.
ISBN 0 86017 153 1  $80.00