Dirty work
Language: English Series: QS Week ; (33) 7 December 2005, 11-13(3)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Argues that despite a number of incentives, the construction industry still considers the redevelopment of contaminated or brownfield land as a high-risk, low-profit operation. Recent complex legislation, such as the restrictions on the disposal of hazardous waste under the landfill directive (Directive 99/31/EC), have added to the difficulties, especially as the scope of some of the new rules are uncertain and yet to be tested in the courts. A separate article outlines a three phase plan for the remediation of contaminated land.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132056 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132056-1001 |
Argues that despite a number of incentives, the construction industry still considers the redevelopment of contaminated or brownfield land as a high-risk, low-profit operation. Recent complex legislation, such as the restrictions on the disposal of hazardous waste under the landfill directive (Directive 99/31/EC), have added to the difficulties, especially as the scope of some of the new rules are uncertain and yet to be tested in the courts. A separate article outlines a three phase plan for the remediation of contaminated land.