CIRIA publications

Key Performance Indicators for water use in hotels (W010) (1 Feb 06) This document is a simple guide to checking whether the water consumption of a hotel is high or low compared to the average. It also provides some guidance about how to improve water consumption to reduce water and sewerage bills, and provides signposts to more detailed advice. Key Performance Indicators for water use in offices (W011) (1 Feb 06) This document is a simple guide to checking whether the water consumption of an office is high or low compared to the average. It also provides some guidance about how to improve water consumption to reduce water and sewerage bills, and provides signposts to more detailed advice. Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risk of slipping (C652) (30 Jan 06) This publication provides comprehensive information and guidance on ways to reduce the number of slip incidents that occur on all types of interior and exterior walking surfaces. Site decommissioning: Sustainable practices in the use of construction resources (W009) (1 Jun 05) This document contains guidance on sustainable practices in managing volumes of radiologically clean and slightly radioactive wastes and has been produced following extensive involvement of stakeholders. Guidance on glazing at height (C632) (7 May 05) Information on the glazing used within both new and existing buildings and which has a potential to fall on breakage. ODPM Consultation on Code for Sustainable Buildings (Phase 2) (1 May 05) Three consultation workshops were organised on behalf of ODPM in April 2005 to discuss an initial outline of the proposed Code for Sustainable Buildings. Details can be found in this report. ODPM Consultation on Code for Sustainable Buildings (Phase 1) (2 Mar 05) Three consultation workshops were organised on behalf of ODPM in March 2005 to discuss an initial outline of the proposed Code for Sustainable Buildings. Results are summarised in this document. Drainage of development sites - a guide (X108) (6 Jan 04) The guide is intended to assist all those involved with the foul and surface water drainage of development sites. Biodiversity indicators for construction projects (1 Jul 03) BRE and CIRIA have developed the following set of complementary biodiversity indicators that allow the impact of construction projects on biodiversity to be measured: 1. Impact on biodiversity: product; 2. Impact on biodiversity: construction process; and 3. Area of habitat. Small private sewage treatment plants - selection process (SP152L) (15 Oct 01) This leaflet has detailed guidance for the owners of plants serving domestic households. Septic tank systems - a user's guide (SP144L1) (30 Dec 96) Part one of three leaflets on septic tanks. This free leaflet provides essential information on how septic tank systems work, DOs and DON'Ts, and emergency advice. On-site sewage disposal - options (SP144L2) (29 Dec 96) Part two of three leaflets on septic tanks. This free leaflet provides information to help you determine the best available methods for the disposal of domestic sewage on-site. Septic tank systems - design and installation (SP144L3) (28 Dec 96) Part three of three leaflets on septic tanks. This free leaflet summarises essential information for those planning to design and install a septic tank system, provides best practice guidance and directs you to relevant sources of expertise.