At our Pontoon Dock site, we constantly try to improve the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We believe that we our obliged to provide our construction workers with the highest standards in terms of safety and working conditions. Using a variety of methods, we can make our jobs easier and preserve our safety. The warm up exercises in the…

With World Mental Health day on the 10th October 2018, Telford Homes ran a campaign to help raise awareness and educate personnel across the business on the importance of Mental Health. The week was planned and led by a dedicated “Health and Well-being” working group that was set up by Senior Management. The week was focused both within the office and…

Due to advances in technology, we are currently using Long Range Solar Powered Wireless Perimeter Alarm Systems with 900 metre Transmission & 100 metre Detection. These are designed to help you protect your business, especially those sites with temporary fences, and potentially the thousands of pounds worth of materials found on any construction site. Designed for easy DIY installation, the…

We have been using Dewalt Tool Connect onsite attached to forklifts, ladders, pallets, tools and all kinds of equipment. They can be tie wrapped or screwed to the item being used. We have downloaded the app which is available on android or iPhone. It can also be used as a signing out system for tools to individuals working on site, …

KIDS Hackney Adventure Playground provide vital support services to disabled children, young people and their families throughout the UK. In total, KIDS provided support to over 11,000 disabled individuals and their families, alongside 80 Local Authorities. All staff at the center are fully trained to support children with a range of complex health needs, making The Adventure Playground one of…

At Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm, there is an approximate total of 17,500 cubic metres of concrete being used for the Wind Turbine Foundations, which would lead to some left over concrete from ‘make-up loads’ or rejected loads. Therefore, instead of the left over concrete going to waste each day, we have adopted a method of utilising waste and the left…

The hoist gate system means the gap in edge protection is never present. This produces a fully enclosed hoist ramp system with no space to get limbs or material caught between the hoist and the building during operation and ensures no materials can drop out. It also reduces scaffold installation at the edge of the building, keeping work to one…

The site team have launched a new operative recognition initiative which incorporates measures to seek improvements in all sections of the code. Each month, points are awarded to operatives and subcontractors for car sharing, submission of safety observations and good ideas, daily number of steps completed, completion of Considerate Constructors Scheme e-learning courses, participation in local community engagement activities, outstanding…