Reclaimed Land

Land that has previously been underwater, such as some coastal areas, or inland wetland areas. The reclaimed land will have been protected from tides, with sea defences and embankments, drained or raised up by infilling with rock, stone and soil.

  Record [2]

A document of an activity, assessment, event or observation which can be used to evidence what has taken place. A record can also be used in an audit to identify the sequence of events which may have taken place and the outcomes of those events.

  Recording

The documentation of what is being observed or undertaken.

  Recovery

1. A stage in the waste hierarchy where the main result is waste serving a useful purpose by replacing other materials which would otherwise have been used to fulfil a particular function. One example is the use of waste material for energy recovery.

  Reducing Balance Method

This is of the two most common methods of calculating depreciation of a fixed asset. This method is typically used where greater economic benefit is gained in the earlier years of an asset, for example, a machine is prone to fewer breakdowns when new compared to a well-used machine which might be several years old; a newer machine will typically be more efficient or effective than an older machine and therefore more productive and economically valuable. “Where the pattern of consumption of an asset's economic benefits is uncertain, a straight-line method of depreciation is usually adopt

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  Replacement Fund

A monetary fund which is gradually build up over a planned period of time to replace an asset once it has reached the end of its serviceable life. Replacement funds are often utilised for the future purchase of a capital item. A common example within the grounds care industry is that of replacing artificial carpets on sports pitches. A typical life expectancy for a synthetic carpet with infill material might be 8 to 10 years, depending on planned usage, effectiveness of maintenance, as well as environmental conditions at the site. When a new surface has been installed the future replacemen

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  Report: Content and Structure

A report will provide a documented account of findings from an analysis, investigation, survey, or similar. A field survey can be used to illustrate the general content and structure of a report as follows. The content of any report will reflect the nature of the survey and is the final stage of presenting the outcome of a survey to the client. The report should provide an overview of the survey purpose, the summary results from the survey and an interpretation of the results and findings. What is a field survey report? A field survey report is typically a technical report (ranging f

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  Request for Information

A statement of enquiry which is sent to one or more identified suppliers. This is used when a buyer needs clarification of specific products or services offered by others to help in making further procurement decisions. The term is often shortened to RFI.

  Request for Proposal

A statement of enquiry sent to potential suppliers where the client is uncertain of potential solutions or where a complex situation is being asked for. The documentation is not as well specified as in a Request for Tender due to the uncertainty being expressed and relies on a supplier submitting a detailed solution. This approach does allow for innovative proposals to be submitted and provides for suppliers to demonstrate their expertise within the defined area of the tender requirements. The client will then evaluate what they consider best meets their needs. The term is often shortened to RFP.

  Request for Quotation

A documentation provided by a client and sent to potential suppliers. This is often used where required products or services are of a relatively low value (typically between £1,000 and £5,000), without the need for a formal tender process, yet still receive competitive quotes, typically a minimum of three, to ensure value for money is achieved. The supplier would be expected to clearly state as a minimum: • the cost or fee for the product or service. • the extent of the returned offer. • how long the offer is valid for. The term is often shortened to RFQ.