CEMP & Construction Management

Comprehensive CEMP Services

Caldera Environmental has extensive experience in creating Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Codes of Construction Practice (CoCP) documents for a wide range of projects. Our comprehensive CEMP services include:

  • Framework Development: It is best practice to engage a suitably qualified consultant to prepare a CEMP framework before an application reaches the planning committee and conditions are applied. This framework outlines the environmental principles, mitigation measures, monitoring, and content—such as the frequency and details of environmental training sessions, and roles and responsibilities—that the principal contractor must consider and implement.

  • Site-Specific Plans: We develop site-specific CEMPs tailored to the unique environmental conditions and regulatory requirements of each project. This includes detailed plans for managing air quality, noise, water quality, waste and biodiversity.

  • Monitoring and Reporting: Our team provides ongoing monitoring and reporting services to ensure compliance with the CEMP. This includes regular site inspections, environmental audits, and the preparation of compliance reports.

  • Training and Communication: We offer environmental training sessions for construction personnel to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities under the CEMP. Effective communication of CEMP requirements is crucial for successful implementation.

Recent Projects

Caldera Environmental has recently completed CEMP and CoCP projects for various developments, ensuring compliance with council requirements and environmental protection. Our recent projects include:

  • Infrastructure Projects: Developing CEMPs for major infrastructure projects, including road and rail upgrades, to manage environmental impacts and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Commercial Developments: Creating CEMPs for commercial construction projects to address site-specific environmental issues and minimise disruptions to the surrounding community.

  • Residential Developments: Preparing CEMPs for residential developments to ensure that construction activities are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner.

Streamlining the Development Process

Engaging experienced and knowledgeable environmental consultants can significantly streamline the development process. Caldera Environmental’s team brings a wealth of expertise, ensuring that every project is handled with precision and care. By preparing comprehensive and compliant CEMPs, we help prevent delays and avoid potential regulatory hurdles. Our proactive approach to environmental management ensures that projects progress smoothly, meeting all necessary requirements and maintaining high standards of environmental protection. This not only facilitates timely project completion but also fosters positive relationships with regulatory authorities and the community.

A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is frequently mandated by Councils throughout NSW. It details specific actions to prevent, control, and mitigate environmental and human impacts linked to the construction project. The plan outlines procedures for managing, monitoring, reporting, and addressing potential environmental issues throughout the project, ensuring compliance with local Council requirements and industry standards.

Importance of CEMP

A CEMP is essential for managing the environmental impacts of construction activities. It helps ensure that construction projects are carried out in a manner that protects the environment, complies with regulatory requirements, and minimises disruptions to the community. Key benefits of a CEMP include:

  • Environmental Protection: Implementing a CEMP helps prevent pollution, manage waste, and protect natural resources and biodiversity.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Councils and regulatory authorities require CEMPs to ensure that construction activities comply with environmental laws and regulations.

  • Risk Management: A CEMP identifies potential environmental risks and outlines measures to mitigate them, reducing the likelihood of environmental incidents and associated liabilities.

  • Community Engagement: A well-prepared CEMP demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and can help build trust with the local community.

Regulatory Requirements

Councils have specific requirements for CEMPs to ensure that construction activities are managed in an environmentally responsible manner. For example, the guidelines for the Redfern Station Upgrade – New Southern Concourse project detail the environmental management system that needs to be employed throughout the project, including processes and procedures for effective environmental management and sustainability controls. Implementing a CEMP assists in demonstrating environmental due diligence and meeting relevant legislative, regulatory, contractual, and compliance requirements.

CEMP and Construction Management

Services Include:

  • CEMP development

  • Construction project Council-approval

  • Development Application (DA) assistance

  • Workplace management plans (traffic management, WHS plans)

  • Project management and environmental compliance

  • Service station construction management assistance