Lithium fire blankets that are the size of a vehicle have been procured due to the electric Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) they have on site. These lithium battery fire blankets are capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures in an oxidising atmosphere for a prolonged period of time as well as being robust enough to offer protection against potential debris…

This contractor frequently stores some lightweight materials externally at height. These can be disrupted by high winds and in extreme cases, be blown over site boundaries if not properly restrained. Traditionally, in common with the rest of the industry, they used ineffective methods as there was no industry guidance on this. They recognised this as unacceptable given the risk posed…

This contractor has mandated that all slinger, signallers and crane lift supervisors are to have lapel microphones and speaker attachments for their allocated radio’s/PPE and all of the communication channels are recorded. This communication initiative aims to increase safety when lifting to ensure clear communication channels, with the recording system they will be able to monitor this practice and highlight…

Following the removal of insulation to the facades and the historic issues around poor ventilation on the homes this contractor is remediating, residents are concerned that damp and mould may present itself in their homes. Therefore the contractor have placed a Hygrometer and Thermometer in each property. This is a convenient table or wall mountable unit that allows you to…

The project used deep soil mixing to improve the bearing capacity of the site’s soil, (a mixture of heavy clay and peat), by mechanically mixing it with cementitious and other binders. This avoided having to replace the soil with imported fill material. Not having to excavate and cart away unsuitable soil and import replacement fill material led to a significant…

The Concrete DNA app is used on site to track and manage critical data related to concrete deliveries and quality assurance. This monitors the carbon footprint of concrete brought to the site, supporting sustainability goals. The app also records the volume of concrete delivered, providing a clear and auditable trail. By tracking cube test results, it enhances the quality assurance…

Salt grit has been replaced with potassium acetate crystals on the deck. This is distributed using a hopper towed by an electric van (powered with 100% renewable energy). To enable this, council gritters stop spreading when they reach the bridge. The contractor uses MetDesk to receive their own weather alerts to know when they need to apply the crystals. Potassium…

Samsara is an artificial intelligence driven transport management initiative. This optimises field services with real-time vehicle locations, prevent breakdowns by monitoring engine diagnostics and fault codes, and cut costs by reducing idle time. This initiative also allows users to plan and analyse routes and stops and evaluate data on their performance to identify deviations and pinpoint trends to remedy with…