Latest Innovations in Community

These include examples of innovative activity, which demonstrate constructors giving consideration to their impact on neighbours and the public, to respect the community.

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Electronic Marker System Marker Balls

Published 9 February 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesPreventing unauthorised access
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This contractor replaced traditional caution tape methods with EMS (Electronic Marker System) marker balls to enhance the identification and traceability of underground services. Each marker ball is filled with a liquid that emits a signal containing key information, such as depth, service type, and surrounding conditions, which can be detected by a CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) user. This system is...
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Spiral Flush Piling Technique

Published 5 February 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDust Noise
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A new method of piling was used on this project to enable the piling with extraction to be carried out in very close vicinity to homes and businesses. This method stops any over drilling needed, any escaping air which could cause localised damage, dust and flying debris. Previous methods used were causing too much noise and vibrations causing damage to...
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Intellicone

Published 5 February 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControlled access Planning of traffic routes Preventing unauthorised access
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This contractor has used the latest incursion technology, the Intellicone, to ensure workforce safety, while ensuring minimal disruption to a local ambulance station. The Ambulance service were appreciative of this initiative and commented: “Overnight access went smoothly yet again and appreciated the swift removal of the traffic management ahead of advertised time. Very minimal delay to the Ambulance Service.” The...
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Vehicle and Pedestrian Segregation Smart Barrier

Published 19 January 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControlled access Pedestrian safety Planning of traffic routes Preventing unauthorised access
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The team have devised an automated safety initiative whereby pedestrians are safeguarded from oncoming vehicles using the sites one-way system. Upon entering the one-way system, a motion detection device identifies a vehicle and automatically locks the pedestrian access/egress gates. Upon doing so, the vehicle barrier is lifted and the system uses a secondary device to record that the vehicle has...
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Roborigger Device for Removal of Temporary Roof

Published 19 January 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesFalling objects Inspection and assurance
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During high-risk activity reviews; the contractor identified and organised for a trial of a piece of equipment called a Roborigger, there are on two available in the UK. The device sets a load orientation and enables a load to be rotated in a controlled manner whilst suspended for a crane hook. When used here it prevented oversail of their 30m...
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Data Driven Social Value for Local Impact

Published 18 November 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCommunity engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved
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To enhance the effectiveness and relevance of their social value strategy, this contractor adopted the YemeTech software tool. This innovative platform uses local demographic data, including metrics on multiple deprivation, education levels, and community assets, to generate a Social Fulfilment Score. This score helps identify which types of social value initiatives would have the greatest impact in a specific area....
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Sign Asset Monitoring System

Published 15 September 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesFalling objects Maintenance of hoarding and fences Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV Signage
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A small electronic system is fixed to each sign throughout this project. When a sign goes down or has tipped due to wind an alert with the location of the sign is sent via SMS to a response crew. The response crew is then able to respond within 20 minutes to address the issue, and a notification is then sent...
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SEND Guidance for Construction

Published 3 September 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCommunity engagement Disability and special needs facilities Documented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Plan to positively promote construction Promoting construction as a career choice
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In collaboration with Leeds College of Building, this contractor has developed SEND Guidance for Construction to support inclusivity in the industry. The guidance helps navigate key acronyms, addresses common concerns around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and offers practical ways contractors can get involved. By engaging with this initiative, contractors can help create meaningful pathways to employment for SEND...
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Emergency Brake Assist

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControlled access Pedestrian safety
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This contractor has invested in new plant – the new Bomag BW 174’s complete with Asphalt Manager and their latest safety feature, the Bomag Emergency Brake Assist system. The proactive system reliably identifies potentially hazardous situations at an early stage, even in poor visibility conditions. If an obstacle is detected in the roller’s path, it slows down automatically, halting if...
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RapidGrip Adoption on Motorway Emergency Areas

Published 24 February 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesPlanning of traffic routes Preventing unauthorised access
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On the motorway emergency areas they have introduced RapidGrip, a highly skid-resistant, and colour-stable surfacing material developed by the Smart Motorway Partnership (SMP) Alliance. Replacing the traditional two-coat system, RapidGrip achieves bright orange visibility in a single application, reducing construction time, safety risks, and public disruption. This lean solution enhances efficiency by minimising nightshifts and traffic management, while ensuring consistent...
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Concrete Skip Attachment to Protect the Workforce

Published 6 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Falling objects
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Working with their supply partner, this contractor has undertaken over a year of trials to remove operative from within the danger zone when utilising Tremi Concrete Skips to pour concrete on works. This initiative helps to remove the need for personnel to stand below a suspended load in order to operate the equipment, this is the last lifting operation in...
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Potassium Acetate Crystals for Gritting

Published 18 November 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of resources Electric vehicles Maintenance of hoarding and fences Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries
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Salt grit has been replaced with potassium acetate crystals on the deck. This is distributed using a hopper towed by an electric van (powered with 100% renewable energy). To enable this, council gritters stop spreading when they reach the bridge. The contractor uses MetDesk to receive their own weather alerts to know when they need to apply the crystals. Potassium...
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Artifically Intelligent Vehicle Management and Telematics

Published 18 November 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCLOCS Delivery timings FORS Planning of traffic routes
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Samsara is an artificial intelligence driven transport management initiative. This optimises field services with real-time vehicle locations, prevent breakdowns by monitoring engine diagnostics and fault codes, and cut costs by reducing idle time. This initiative also allows users to plan and analyse routes and stops and evaluate data on their performance to identify deviations and pinpoint trends to remedy with...
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Kobot Remote Cutting

Published 19 September 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDust Health risk assessments and monitoring Modern methods of construction
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This contractor has purchased a cutting machine which uses remote application to measure and cut boards for the dry liners. This brings a reduction in wastage as the machine calculates the best way to cut a board reducing waste created from off-cuts. There is also a time saving as much less time is needed to measure and cut. Other benefits...
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Dust Suppression Units for Conveyor

Published 19 September 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDust Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries
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A bespoke water misting system has been attached to the conveyor belt on this project. The misting controls the dust from waste materials prior to loading into tippers. This new piece of equipment was sourced from the supplier which has a purpose built mist suppression system – this has been designed to thoroughly wet the load prior to delivery in...
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