It’s quite likely that before commencing a new building project that you will need to carry out a Construction Environmental Evaluation. You may be wondering what I’m referring to by using such a phrase. This refers to thoroughly analysing and detailing the potential impact of all construction activities that are to take place. Current environmental legislation in Australia stipulates that the main contractor and/or company must perform such an evaluation before commencing work. Otherwise, financial penalties can apply which could be detrimental to those in charge.
Another commonly used name to describe this evaluation is an Environmental Impact Assessment or EIS. In fact, it’s likely that you’re familiar with this term more than Construction Environmental Evaluation. It’s important that you do not get confused because they both essentially refer to the same thing.
Evaluation Example
If you are not sure about how to come up with an evaluation, it would be a good idea to have a look at an example of one. Many people learn better by using examples than by going through the technical aspects of an evaluation one by one. Furthermore, it gives them a model which they can base their own one on.
This example refers to the Forests NSW Riverina project where they proposed to harvest timber for some road projects. Compared to the evaluation that you will most likely come up with, this is a very extensive one made up of 5 volumes. Nevertheless, it is still a prime example which anyone can use and learn from successfully.
The next time you plan a construction project, don’t forget to perform a Construction Environmental Evaluation before commencing.
