This contractor is an active member of Construction Sport – an organisation that provides sporting opportunities for construction workers to enjoy themselves, taking part in a rugby match, for example, whilst supporting them both physically and mentally. Construction Sport also provides help and guidance on mental health issues in several other ways, including a group chat and a weekly podcast….

This contractor is using a water treatment system which reduces their carbon footprint, provides confidence in their consenting requirements, improves incident response time and reduces usage of chemical consumables. The manufacturer identified that other water treatment systems treated construction waste waters for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and pH correction regardless of the parameters of the waters going into the systems….

After a meeting held with the Environment Agency, it was discussed among the team to start using clear bags for all waste on the project. This was implemented to ensure waste was not being placed in the wrong skip. This also helped to reduce mixed waste by physically being able to see the content of the bin liners.

On this project they are displaying subcontractor monthly mileage and monthly carbon emissions. The site has developed and displayed a board on the external hoarding by the site entrance that identifies the sub-contractors on site, their monthly mileage and CO2 produced as well as whether they are registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. This demonstrates to the workforce, visitors and…

This contractor has improved resource efficiency, circularity and reduced carbon emissions by collaborating with suppliers to redesign products and vehicles used in temporary traffic management. The Quick Lock traffic sign, a modular system, is a significant development for our low-speed traffic management business providing more visible, vertical signs and delivering on a number of ESG focus areas of safety and…

In collaboration with National Highways and Highway Resource Solutions, this contractor introduced the Intellitag digital system to deliver a carbon-efficient solution while ensuring the safety of their workforce and road users. Using Intellitag helped eliminate the need for maintenance checks of temporary traffic management. The Intellitag digital device is fitted to signs or equipment using a mounting bracket. This immediately…

The Gecko skip avoids the requirement for operatives to work at height while loading and unloading a muck-away vehicle. This skip prevents the requirement to work at height when unloading spoil into muck-away vehicles through isolated unloading via remote-control and tag lines. The technology allows the skip to be landed and discharged directly into tipper trucks, roll on roll off…

This project has been proactively engaged in a partnership to support research into learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. PiXL – the UK’s largest education leadership network identified three North Belfast schools in areas of highest disadvantage and approached speakers and the project to support their research. The site team created a bespoke construction competition which was run in each of the…