BuilderScrap is revolutionising the way the construction industry treats surplus building materials by providing them with a free platform to advertise any excess or waste materials that can be reused in other building projects. The ever increasing costs associated with the disposal of surplus building materials prompted the creation of BuilderScrap and the site has been commended by many official trade bodies for the positive impact it is having on the environment.
The basic service is a free to use web platform for members of the construction industry to promote their surplus materials to others who may require those materials. These parties could be others from the trade, or a charity or community project. The construction company benefits not only the environment and the local community, but also his own business through reduced waste management costs.
BuilderScrap works right the way through the supply chain, and it has recently launched a Supply Chain Membership for suppliers and merchants into the trade.
Through a partnership with the Centre for Construction Innovation and Salford University, BuilderScrap is now able to calculate carbon and tonnage savings, so that members can demonstrate their reduction in both these areas through managing their reusable material.
BuilderScrap is quickly being recognised as a valuable resource within the industry, and has received many prestigious awards including two Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice, a North West Construction Award for Carbon Reduction and was Highly Commended in the Construction News Supply Partner Award.