This contractor erected a ‘wall of kindness’ on their project in Cork which invites those in need to take a jacket, or for people to leave one if they can spare it. The idea came about following a spell of wet and windy weather. The wall of kindness has been well supported by the contractors employees and by the local…

Engineers can carry a lot of heavy surveying equipment whilst out on site. One of the heavier items they carry is a theodolite which can weigh up to 12kg. As this equipment is stored in a case, the weight cannot be spread across the body but is instead distributed to the one hand causing the body to twist when walking…

This contractor booked a meeting room to hold a screening of the docu-film ‘A Plastic Ocean’. They had 15 attendees from the team who joined for a plastic free lunch and film, and received a reusable water bottle, mug and bag for attending and to help kick-off their actions and as a reminder of their commitment. This initiative can be…

As an industry we have started to tether pretty much anything that could be dropped and cause significant harm to anyone working below, this includes tools and materials. On this project they realised that they had ignored the fact that hard hats are one of the things most likely to be dropped, especially during high winds and working in awkward…

This contractor have teemed up with Business Fives Corporate Charity Events to raise money for mental health charity MIND. They played a five-a-side football tournament against other teams within the construction industry to raise money for their chosen charity. Business Fives events represents a fantastic team building opportunity and a brilliant way to bond with colleagues outside of the office…

As no doubt understood by all of us within the Construction Industry, items or persons falling from height can lead to significant injury or worse. On this project, they make sure that only authorised workers operate work at height access equipment. They determined that if they can have a fully visual means of demonstrating that someone operating a MEWP or…

A number of bluebells were identified in the hedgerow around this site during initial environmental surveys on the project. They were relocated by their ecologists after being granted a licence from Natural England. This took place during the vegetation stripping works in  as part of enabling works. A second growth of bluebells were discovered in the substation exit; the same…

Protecting wildlife is a key component of the ‘Care for the Environment’ section of the Code of Considerate Practice as local wildlife and eco-systems are often impacted by construction work. During Spring and Winter months in particular is when much of the United Kingdom and Ireland’s wildlife population are raising their young. Read on for resources and best practice examples…