The Role of On-Site Materials Screening in Sustainable Construction

May 26, 2025

The Role of On-Site Materials Screening in Sustainable Construction

Waste less, save more — that’s the name of the game with materials screening. Every site we work on has something buried in it worth reusing. Whether it’s topsoil, gravel, or crushed rock, we run it through the screen and put it to work.

Importing materials? That’s expensive. Fuel, trucking, time. But if we can screen and reuse what’s already there, it’s faster and cheaper. Plus, you reduce your environmental footprint.

Screening also keeps the site cleaner and helps separate trash from treasure. We’ve reclaimed materials that clients thought were just junk — turned them into base rock, backfill, or even landscaping material.

An important tip in this field is to think sustainably – not just how you get the priority material you need this minute. BANR thinks longer term. Our team consults early to find smart, sustainable solutions. If it can be reused, repurposed, or sold — let’s identify that path to use or monetization for you.

Industry studies back this up: on-site screening can reduce material costs by up to 30% and cut transportation emissions in half. Plus, the EPA encourages material reuse as part of sustainable site development.

Our mobile screening systems are efficient and built for a wide variety of soil types. Whether it’s a tight urban infill lot or a rural hillside full of rabbitbrush, we can get you clean material with minimal disruption.

At BANR, this isn’t a gimmick. It’s part of how we build smarter, save clients money, and reduce impact on the land.

Scott Davis
Scott Davis
President, Owner/Operator