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Bricklaying

Bricklaying involves fixing bricks and blocks into place with cement or mortar to create a structure.

Land

  • Land contamination

Materials and equipment

  • Chemical storage at construction and buidling sites

  • Concrete and grout used in construction

  • Spills at construction sites

Nuisance

  • Artificial lighting

  • Dust from construction sites

  • Noise from construction sites

Waste

  • Barrels, drums and chemical containers

  • Burning construction and demolition wastes

  • Crushing bricks, tiles, concrete and other materials

  • Hazardous/special waste

  • Recycling construction materials

  • Site waste management plans

  • Your waste responsibilities

Water

  • Discharges to water or sewer

  • Water use and abstraction

  • Working close to a river or stream

Further information

  • Construction resources

  • Construction trade associations

  • Envirowise EN611 Bricklayer environmental info sheet

  • Construction PPGs

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Author: Emma Davies | enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Last updated: 18 September 2011