Submitted by Sarah Cooke on Sun, May 03, 2009 - 09:46 am
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Summit Objectives:
1. Existing C&D resources available in the region;
2. Gaps in C&D resources; and
3. How to improve C&D waste diversion in the region.
1. Existing C&D resources available in the region;
2. Gaps in C&D resources; and
3. How to improve C&D waste diversion in the region.
Why should builders, contractors, service providers, or other commercial companies attend?
The Commercial track addresses commercial, multi-family, and single-family construction waste issues. Builders, architects, developers and materials handlers will be most interested in the Commercial track. You will gain valuable insight from presentations by experts in the field and case studies, and will learn about the project management tools and regulatory guidance necessary to ensure success for your C&D waste management efforts. The Summit will give you an opportunity to learn about new methods to manage C&D waste and connect you to new and existing resources available in the region. This summit will also give you a chance to identify the barriers that make C&D recycling difficult for your company and voice your opinion about ways to improve C&D recycling processes and participation.
The Commercial track addresses commercial, multi-family, and single-family construction waste issues. Builders, architects, developers and materials handlers will be most interested in the Commercial track. You will gain valuable insight from presentations by experts in the field and case studies, and will learn about the project management tools and regulatory guidance necessary to ensure success for your C&D waste management efforts. The Summit will give you an opportunity to learn about new methods to manage C&D waste and connect you to new and existing resources available in the region. This summit will also give you a chance to identify the barriers that make C&D recycling difficult for your company and voice your opinion about ways to improve C&D recycling processes and participation.
Why should municipalities attend?
The Summit will give municipal representatives an opportunity to learn how C&D waste management systems are established in other cities, how similar systems can benefit your community, and how to measure the success of a C&D recycling program. You will also be able to share with other municipal and county representatives in the region your experiences and concerns, and discuss strategies to improve C&D recycling efforts or participation in the region.
The Summit will give municipal representatives an opportunity to learn how C&D waste management systems are established in other cities, how similar systems can benefit your community, and how to measure the success of a C&D recycling program. You will also be able to share with other municipal and county representatives in the region your experiences and concerns, and discuss strategies to improve C&D recycling efforts or participation in the region.
Why should entrepreneurs and small business owners attend?
Entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn the regulatory requirements for operating a C&D material management facility and gain an understanding of how to work with TxDOT and other end product users to meet material specifications. Entrepreneurs and small business owners will also benefit from information provided by City of Austin Small Business Development.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn the regulatory requirements for operating a C&D material management facility and gain an understanding of how to work with TxDOT and other end product users to meet material specifications. Entrepreneurs and small business owners will also benefit from information provided by City of Austin Small Business Development.
To connect construction and demolition (C&D) waste management service providers with builders, developers, and municipalities to identify:
Location
Austin Convention Center
United States
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