The problem faced by residential builders is the same as those who use washout bags, trays, or pile concrete in heaps. In all cases, there are hidden costs associated with handling concrete washout waste.
These costs can include:
• Use of plastic
• Use of onsite plant
• Time for manual labour to clean up messes
• Extra tip fees
• Uncontained water runoff and possible pollution infringements
• Delivering a plastic-contaminated product to recyclers
• Unnecessary carbon emissions
• Unsustainable practices while handling concrete waste
• Onsite safety
I ask you — is this because builders view the concrete industry as it was in the 1930s, because they believe there is no other option, or because they simply don’t notice the hidden costs of the traditional process?
I have often shared our cost comparison chart with others, and they agree with the savings using PumperDump provides — yet continue with the same old methods. Change is hard; I know because I need to do it myself. But change drives improvement.
Even though the word “Sustainability” hasn’t been widely shouted until recently, the practices have always been there: improving site safety, protecting the environment, and supporting the bottom line. Sustainability now expands the core areas of responsibility, and accountability along the building chain is increasing.
The belief that waste in a bin is someone else’s problem is shifting. Builders are becoming more aware of their responsibility on site. While concrete pumping has never been scrutinized under a microscope, viewing it through a sustainable lens shows builders can reap significant benefits, especially on large projects.
Looking for a Better Way
If you are facing the same problems as these builders and are willing to explore a solution, give me the time to show you what we can offer.
My next post will cover what you have told us you need to solve this problem.
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