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Ignorance is no excuse

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 271(8431) 19 May 2006, 64-65(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: The results of a survey carried out by NetRegs has revealed that a large number of small businesses in the construction industry are almost totally ignorant of environmental legislation and require help and advice on environmental issues. Whilst most of the sector is aware that there are substantial cost and other benefits to be derived from complying with environmental legislation, there is an alarming lack of awareness of the possible legal consequences of failing to comply with their obligations.

The results of a survey carried out by NetRegs has revealed that a large number of small businesses in the construction industry are almost totally ignorant of environmental legislation and require help and advice on environmental issues. Whilst most of the sector is aware that there are substantial cost and other benefits to be derived from complying with environmental legislation, there is an alarming lack of awareness of the possible legal consequences of failing to comply with their obligations.