Practical Project Management for Building and Construction

Knowledge Areas  •  151

All storage and handling of materials should be protected from addi-

tional moisture. All built-in materials should have a moisture content that

is below the critical one for adjacent materials. Moisture and dust should

not be built into the building. e building must be suciently dry and

clean to eliminate the risk of moisture damage and microbial growth in

the later stages.

6.5.7.4  Construction Waste Management

Many countries have regulations that govern how to handle construc-

tion waste. In Sweden, for example, the Work Environment Ordinance/

Avfallsförordningen (SFS 2001:1063) must be followed. Generated con-

struction waste should be handled in the following order of priority:

1. Reuse (e.g., windows, doors, ...