In 2014 the Mayor of London introduced bold new emission standards for Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) used on construction and demolition sites. Many Local Authorities did not have the resources to enforce these standards, nor produce the guidance and training materials which the industry needed, so London Borough of Merton applied for funding to manage NRMM inspections across London.

This webinar will describe how the London Borough of Merton have managed this project and explore their key areas of learning. They have audited thousands of developments and prevented several hundred tonnes of pollutants, including NOx, PM and CO2, from being released into the local environment. The construction industry has been overwhelmingly cooperative and receptive to the scheme. The audit process is straightforward and adaptable, and the London Borough of Merton have developed the expertise to assist others in delivering similar ambitions. They are now looking to spread the word and create lasting partnerships with other industries and authorities across the country in order to help tackle the shared challenge of protecting our environment.

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Our speakers

Andrew Gordon is heading-up the Pan-London NRMM Project at London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. With a wide background in policy Implementation, travel demand management, behavioural change and enforcement work, he has been involved with NRMM regulation since 2016.

Luis Bassett is Project Coordinator for Air Quality Projects (NRMM) at London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. After graduating with a degree in Environmental Health Luis has worked in several areas of environmental protection, including Noise, Statutory Nuisance, Contaminated Land and Air Quality. He has been involved with the NRMM project since it began in 2016, leading on the emission savings modelling and technical guidance, as well as carrying out NRMM inspections for 5 boroughs.

Jason Andrews oversees a portfolio of AQ projects within the Regulatory Services Partnership, with a special interest in innovative, practical and multi-agency approaches. He has been involved in Air Quality for over 26 years, and has loved every minute of it!