Concrete contributes towards 8% of global CO2 emissions due to the carbon intensive production of cement. To help towards achieving a ‘net zero’ target, this contractor has developed and produced a cement alternative for use in concrete. This new concrete product contains 0% Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and is classified as an Ultra Low Carbon Concrete (ULCC). The cement replacement…

The torquer is a lifting accessory, which allows the user to control suspended loads and the orientation of the load in mid-air in order to lift and land in tight spaces without clashing with other objects and structures. This accessory is one of only two in the country, which if implemented more widely will reduce the risk of lifts clashing…

This contractor has a fatigue management system in place with their workforce taking a 90 second test each morning on tablets in the canteen which measures cognitive impairment. This system shows patterns of fatigue on the project so shift patterns can be changed. It was discovered the Traffic management department were the most affected by fatigued due to shift work.

This contractor has opted to use SESI Soaps for the cleaning and maintaining of site. The products are all vegan, cruelty free and made using biodegradable plant based formulas. In addition to this the contractor are using the refillable containers to avoid single use plastic.

A dust extraction canopy was designed and manufactured for use on site and can be move to other sites. The canopy is designed to wheel in to place when a waste compactor arrives to site. On the canopy top, there is a hood with hoses attached that extract the dust to a scrubber at low level with replaceable filters. The…

This contractor has created a Level 2 Apprenticeship scheme working directly with a local college. The Road Surfacing apprenticeship programme is spread over 18 months and involves practical onsite training with the contractors surfacing teams, combined with classroom training at the local college. They developed the programme with a specialist surfacing supplier, and the course covers a range of topics…

The Truss ladder is a proprietary piece of equipment that enables a carpenter to work within the trusses at a high level safely. The ladder also stops the need for the carpenters to work outside the roof structure which puts them at a much greater risk of fall and serious injury. Previously carpenters would build themselves a ladder in the…

The use of Trimble Vision allows the site team to input modelled building elements and see them live on site. The main usage of this product is to show the team buried services in the ground prior to excavation assisting with service avoidance. This is a new piece of technology not widely used in the industry and has the potential…