Starting 1 September 2024, Ireland will see a significant change in its waste management regulations. The Waste Recovery and Landfill Levy Regulations will be amended to remove exemptions for Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste. This blog delves into the implications of this change and highlights how Hub360's digital tracking capabilities will play a crucial role in this new landscape.

In the face of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need to transition towards sustainable practices, the concept of a circular economy has emerged as a beacon of hope, particularly within the construction industry. Hub360, with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, stands at the forefront of this transformation. The approach taken by the Hub360 platform highlights a fundamental truth: achieving a circular economy in construction depends on a unified commitment to responsible material management and stringent oversight of resources.

The construction industry faces significant challenges in managing Scope 3 emissions, which include all indirect emissions (both upstream and downstream) that occur in the value chain of the reporting company, excluding scope 2 emissions. These can be emissions associated with the transportation of materials, waste disposal, and even the use of sold products. Understanding and controlling these emissions is not only critical for environmental sustainability but also increasingly for compliance with evolving regulations and standards.

For developers not using the HUB360 Tipper App, several pain points arise, especially when managing construction and demolition (C&D) waste and aggregate materials within the rigorous compliance frameworks and environmental sustainability goals. These challenges include:

In a recent video, Sean O'Neill, Operations Director at Moyglare Sand and Gravel, talked about how he successfully introduced the Hub360 App. His adept handling of change made the transition smooth while his proactive leadership has proven to be a game-changer, significantly optimising operations while fostering an overwhelmingly positive impact throughout the company.

We've recently jumped on board with the Hub360 App. We ditched the paperwork, and it's been a game-changer. 

“The Hub360 App put an end to all the paper headaches—no more dealing with paper dockets, lost paperwork, or storage issues. Now, we have smooth workflows that really boost our day-to-day efficiency.”

As the construction industry embraces digital transformation, a notable challenge emerges from an older cohort within the workforce resistant to adopting new technologies. This resistance hinders the industry's seamless integration of digital tools. HUB360, having encountered this concern regularly, draws from firsthand experience to overcome these barriers and drive significant change.

Suzie Norris has been working in Moyglare Sand & Gravel for the past 24 years. The company recently onboarded the HUB360 Tipper App Solution which means they now run a completely paperless delivery business and in this video Suzie gives a first-hand account of her experience getting setup and using the system

In the building industry, meeting Scope 3 emissions requirements when using 3rd drivers and trucks means considering the indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the transportation of goods and services of those 3rd parties i.e. Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that occur throughout the entire value chain of an organisation's activities, including those that are not directly owned or controlled by the organization.