This contractor designed, manufactured and install a prefabricated unitised facade to encapsulate the envelope. The prefabricated precast concrete facade panels were produced off site, then they coordinated the design with another subcontractor who installed curtain walling and glazing off site. The panels arrived on site completed and ready for install, before being lifted into position. This method reduced waste onsite…

Most of the public footpaths across this project had to be closed to facilitate the works. The most popular route across the scheme is a footpath frequently used by dog walkers and ramblers. The contractor discussed how they could possibly maintain access on this route safely with the local ramblers association, the safety team and traffic management contractor with the…

This contractor is working with Solar Recycling Solutions as they have committed to recycling 100% of their waste panels. Recycling of solar panels has been limited, up till this organisation successfully developed methods to extract all of the streams from the panels, sending zero to landfill and selling the streams onwards to be manufactured into other products. All of the…

To reduce on-site noise and support inclusive learning, this contractor has launched a new safety podcast for operatives. Delivered as a friendly, conversational format, it offers a more engaging alternative to traditional briefings. This change responds to resident feedback about early morning noise from on-site safety talks. Operatives can now listen during their commute or at a time that suits…

This contractor has procured ten floors worth of refurbished raised access floor panels that will be install on the new building project. This material would historically have been skipped or recycled to produce a new flooring tile. The contractor and client would normally then procure brand new raised access flooring tiles. The raised access flooring has dramatically reduced their carbon…

This contractor is using a biodigester solution (bacteria) that can clean plant nappies that are contaminate with oils, HVO or other hydrocarbon products The traditional approach would be to use plant nappies or pads that are usually single use, or none effective, and to then dispose of the item as a waste, most likely classed as hazardous. This method aims…

Following a series of five break-ins on this project which resulted in significant financial loss and project disruption, the contractor implemented the SelectaDNA kit to deter thefts and protect their assets. The forensic marking system applies a unique DNA code to tools, equipment, and materials, making stolen items traceable back to the site. They also installed highly visible SelectaDNA signage…

Offsite reinforcing steel is a process of assembling reinforcing steel products for concrete structures under factory controlled conditions using the same materials and design intent that would be required as conventionally fixed rebar onsite but in up to 75% less time. This process provides a safety and quality improvement, installation time reduction and value engineered benefits without compromise. The system…