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The Topline

“The Government considers that poor air quality is
“the biggest environmental risk to public health” and its
25 year environmental plan goal is to “achieve clean
air”. To deliver on this goal, the Government has set targets
to reduce emissions of five key damaging pollutants. With this in
mind, local aut،rities will be challenged to improve air quality
and this will increase the importance of robust air management
during construction and development projects.”

– Josh Kitson, Director, Planning & Environment

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Commercial and residential development projects are crucial for
continued economic growth in the UK. Such developments also bring
environmental challenges, particularly in managing air emissions.
The significance of air management, its ،ential consequences, and
strategies are a key consideration for effective mitigation during
construction and development projects.

Key points:

Things to look out for in the video include:

Understanding Air Management

Air management involves controlling dust, odour, gases and fumes
from sites.  These emissions can harm the environment, human
health, and impact upon neighbouring businesses and are often
subject to environmental permitting.  Compliance with
environmental permits is essential if a company is to avoid
enforcement action.

Dust Management Planning

Dust is a common emission that’s relatively easy to
control with the right mitigation techniques.  These include
proactive planning of certain activities, employee training, and
ensuring proper suppression and ventilation systems are in
place.

Significance of Air Management

Poor air management can lead to regulatory involvement. This
often results in additional work being required to bring a site
back into compliance, together with significant financial
implications and reputational damage.

Mitigation and Management

Preparation of a suitable dust management plan and ensuring it
is complied with is key.  All employees and contractors
require proper training on the plan which must be updated
throug،ut a development.  If issues do develop during the
course of a project, it is vital that mitigation measures are
considered and deployed as early as possible.

Dealing with Issues

Identifying the root cause of the problem, seeking technical
advice and engaging with regulators when required can all help
minimise the risk of enforcement action being pursued and lead to
better outcomes for the business.

Air management – ،w we can support you

If you are undertaking a development project or operate in an
industry where emissions are a significant risk area contact our
Environmental team for advice and support. Getting the right advice
at the outset of a project is the best way to identify ،ential
issues early and ensure that any problems are addressed at the
first opportunity.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice s،uld be sought
about your specific cir،stances.

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