Farm Urban is a Liverpool based social enterprise with operations in Scotland, Manchester and London, operating across the United Kingdom. Farm Urban is on a mission to transform cities, towns and organisations into greener, healthier, more inclusive places. They support and collaborate with the construction industry to deliver on social value commitments and sustainability through their innovative primary to pensioner…

After being asked to loosely cover stored materials on-site to reduce risk of fire, in a building in London, the contractor identified various concerns with this. Firstly, they had plastic over plastic, as materials had already been delivered with plastic wrapping on. Secondly, it looked messy and was a trip hazard. Thirdly, it started getting taken by other subcontractors. Lastly,…

This site implemented on site combined noise and dust monitoring equipment which included integrated AI technology. The recordings are automatically stored on a cloud-based system that is accessible to the contractors operational teams for playback and investigation. Real time environmental noise and dust emission data and weekly performance reports can be accessed at any time but are automatically emailed to…

This contractor has position visual noise monitors around the building on a (Red, Amber, Green) scale that visually alerts operatives of the noise level in the immediate area. The monitor is set at 85db and when noise levels reaches this level the warning light will flash red. Having this system in place removes the debate as to whether hearing protection…

Every month, subcontractors are assessed against the project’s sustainability and social value requirements, providing a total score and ranking. Subcontractors gain points by meeting project requirements. They can earn additional points by exceeding requirements, or through best practice and innovation. The results are shared with package managers who provide feedback to subcontractors on what went well and areas for improvement….

This contractor organised a lunch and learn session with ‘Hearing for the long term’, the talk was given on hearing loss and how to best protect your hearing and instruction was given on how to fit and test hearing protection. On the project they have an ear testing device on hire for the year so they can carry out hearing…

The standard approach for installing prefabricated façade units involves lifting them from the bottom up (on a floor by floor basis) using specialised equipment. However, the unique circumstances on one of the projects necessitated a deviation from this standard practice. Due to logistical constraints on the ground level, the main contractor required flexibility in managing the workflow. To accommodate this,…

To champion inclusivity, Interclass, supported by the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund and the National Federation of Builders, has developed a bespoke neurodiversity training programme tailored specifically for the construction industry. Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which individuals’ brain’s function, learn, and process information. Embracing neurodiversity can empower people to reach their full potential and expand the talent pool…