The document discusses waste reduction efforts through the Improvement and Efficiency South East (IESE) construction frameworks. It describes how IESE originated to support efficiency in local government. It outlines major contractor and consultant frameworks used for projects over £1 million. It emphasizes the importance of construction waste reduction for saving money and meeting environmental goals. It details IESE's waste working groups with contractors and consultants, waste measurement methods adopted, waste data collection efforts, and the development of a client guide on designing out waste.