The hi-tech monitoring is part of a new project from Constructing Excellence in Wales (CEW).

The ‘Enabling Zero Waste’ scheme will work with four pilot sites across the country to identify ways that construction and demolition projects can generate less waste.

Alun Davies, Minister for Natural Resources and Food said: “The construction and demolition sectors in Wales are achieving high recycling and re-use rates already and I congratulate them on their success.

“However the sector still has more to do to reach our 2025 goal of zero waste to landfill.

“This project will explore how the industry can go further to reduce waste and help us move towards a circular economy in Wales.”

CEW will work in collaboration with four live construction sites:
·         Care Home, Newport (Castleoak Care Partnerships Ltd)
·         Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea (John Weaver Contractors Ltd)
·         Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff Bay (Kier Construction)
·         Millbank Primary School, Ely, Cardiff (WRW Construction Ltd)

The chosen schemes will be supported with practical assistance on all aspects of waste management from concept to completion.

CEW is implementing the latest technology during the trial including photography drones and design modelling.

A drone from Cardiff-based Heli-Eye is being used at various points throughout the project to capture aerial images, while Arup and Gillard Associates will be using BIM modelling to look at how design changes might affect reductions in waste.

The flying drones will take aerial shots of sites