July COTE Meeting

Wednesday July 9th, 2002

When:    Wednesday Julyr 9th, 2002

             8:00am

Where:   Boston Society of Architects / AIA
                 52 Broad Street, 5th Floor
                 Boston MA 02109-4301

                 bsa@architects.org
                  617-951-1433 x221
                  800-662-1235 (within Mass.)
                  617-951-0845 (fax)

This month we look at construction and demolition waste management presented
by Vance Freymann Director of Project Development for Consigli
Construction, based in Milford, Mass. Vance will be joined by Jim McQuade
from the Mass Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Practically every waste stream generated during demolition or construction
is recyclable, including concrete, masonry, wood, metals, roofing materials,
and others. In most cases the cost of recycling is less than disposal. The
key to successful jobsite waste reduction is early planning and partnering
between the owner, architect, and contractor to fully integrate recycling
into the project.

The Massachusetts DEP is now drafting regulations that will ban construction
and demolition (C&D) waste from state landfills beginning in 2004. To
assist DEP with its efforts, Consigli is heading a pioneering pilot study of
C&D source separation for the Massachusetts DEP, and has implemented waste
reduction planning on all of its jobsites.

This presentation will provide case studies and document the results of
successful C&D waste reduction and recycling partnerships. The relevance of
this topic to architects and engineers includes the following issues:

• Reduction of one of the leading sources of landfill waste
• Owner-generated demands for waste reduction
• Specifications and contract language
• Project planning, phasing and logistics
• LEED point opportunities

We look forward to seeing everyone this Wednesday.  Coffee and
breakfast treats provided as always.