Source · Select Committees · Built Environment Committee
Recommendation 27
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We heard that around 15–20% of construction materials are wasted on sites in the UK,...
Conclusion
We heard that around 15–20% of construction materials are wasted on sites in the UK, due to structural inefficiencies, and procurement and ordering processes. 42 Ms Adams noted a growing demand for reused materials, 43 and Mr Hopkins added that recycled materials can find new life in other areas of the built environment, such as roads, which will also be required by new towns. 44