Construction Environmental Management Plan

Summary

A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) sets out the procedures, controls, and monitoring required to manage environmental risks during construction. It provides a practical framework to ensure works are carried out in compliance with approvals, legislation, and best-practice environmental standards.

Definition

A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is a comprehensive document that outlines how environmental risks will be managed during construction activities. It details control measures for noise, dust, vibration, water quality, waste, and ecological protection, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and project-specific conditions.

Why It Matters

A CEMP is both a compliance tool and a risk management strategy. It protects project timelines by preventing environmental breaches, minimises the impact of construction on surrounding communities and ecosystems, and demonstrates due diligence to regulators and stakeholders. For contractors, a well-prepared CEMP can also improve site efficiency by providing clear environmental procedures for the construction team.

When It’s Required

• Major Construction Projects: As part of regulatory approvals and tender requirements.‍
• Council & EPA Conditions: When stipulated in development consents or environmental permits.‍
• High-Risk Sites: Near sensitive environments, residential areas, or heritage sites.‍
• Best Practice Management: For companies seeking ISO 14001 environmental certification.

How We Can Help

Nova Group Pacific prepares and implements Construction Environmental Management Plans that are tailored to site conditions, approval requirements, and construction methodologies.

Environmental Management & Compliance

Preparation of project-specific CEMPs that address noise, vibration, dust, water quality, waste, contamination, and incident response in line with regulatory and approval conditions.

Environmental Compliance Trigger Events

Identification and definition of trigger thresholds, response actions, and escalation procedures to manage environmental risks during construction activities.

Environmental Monitoring

Design and implementation of construction-phase monitoring programs, including dust and air monitoring, noise and vibration monitoring, and water-quality monitoring.

Contaminated Land

Integration of contamination controls, unexpected finds procedures, and remediation requirements where construction occurs on or near contaminated land.

Environmental Approvals & Planning

Interpretation of development consent conditions, EPA requirements, and licence obligations to ensure the CEMP meets all regulatory expectations.

Contact us to discuss your project and receive expert guidance tailored to your environmental, planning, and compliance obligations.

Related Terms and Concepts

• Noise & Vibration Management Plan (NVMP)‍
• Dust Suppression Strategy‍
• Environmental Compliance Trigger Events‍
• Environmental Monitoring‍
• Environmental Incident Management‍
• Development Application (DA)