The Prop Load Monitoring system is both self-powered and remote controlled, reducing the need for site visits through remote resets and battery status monitoring. The nodes have a long-life lithium ion battery and the data transmission gateway is self-charged via solar panels, so there is no requirement for electrics at site. Upgraded prop load monitoring systems in construction offer significant…

The traditional process for rebar tying is done manually using annealed steel wire, either from bulk rolls or precut pieces with loops. Common methods include the Snap Tie and Wrap and Snap Tie which involve using pliers to pull, wrap, twist and cut the wire to secure the rebars. Tying rebars by hand increases the risk of several health-related injuries…

The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) is a UK wide educational charity, delivering and accrediting 50,000+ experiences through the Industrial Cadets Awards each year. By connecting employers with young people and educators, EDT provides inspiring opportunities for young people aged 9 to 21 to explore the exciting world of STEM, and the variety of rewarding future careers available. EDT developed Industrial Cadets with…

Everyone has the right to work safely and return home without risk to their health. With strict legislation in place, why are so many workers still exposed to asbestos, a substance that can cause fatal diseases? Understanding Your Responsibility Employers must ensure a safe working environment through risk assessments and method statements. For the self-employed who manage and carry out…

The project team discovered a hive of local bees had built their home in the site’s steelwork. Understanding the importance of bees to the environment and their role as vital pollinators, the team quickly contacted the local Beekeepers Association for assistance. Recent research shows that bees are in serious decline in the UK and globally. In the UK, we have…

This contractor integrated Sustained Involuntary Operation Prevention System (SiOPS) on MEWP’s which reacts instantly when it senses the operator being forced onto the controls. By removing the operator reaction time SiOPS greatly reduces the potential for trap injury. This is integrated into the machine rather than retrofitted like most anti-entrapment devices. This eliminates sustained involuntary operation by instantly interrupting all…

This contractor implemented the first electric shower on the market designed to work with recoup waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS) to improve energy performance to support the decarbonisation of UK homes. This shower regulates the incoming water conditions to maximise energy savings. This also improves energy efficiency (up to 40%) and helps the occupiers save on their household bills….

The My Lightning Tracker app is used for monitoring lightning strikes all around the world in close to real-time, providing notifications whenever strikes are detected in the area. In construction when challenging weather conditions are mentioned, there is typically a focus on heavy rain and strong winds impacting lifting operations. The potential dangers of lightning strikes are often overlooked. The…