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Reviewed 26 October 2026. Original publication date retained: 2023-06-22.
Construction projects generate changing material and waste flows. Environmental audit evidence can connect the site's identified impacts with purchasing, storage, contractor arrangements and records of disposal.
Questions to follow in an audit
- How are significant waste streams identified for this project?
- Who checks the suitability of the waste contractor?
- How are discrepancies in collections or transfer records investigated?
Connect the records with practice
Sample one waste stream from site activity through collection records and review of the contractor's performance.
These are illustrative audit trails, not findings about a named organisation, technical instructions or a guarantee of a particular result. The appropriate evidence depends on the activities, risks and agreed scope. The organisation remains responsible for its operations and legal obligations.
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Further reading: ISO environmental management.