GamCare

Published 14 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Access to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling and create awareness about safer gambling and treatment. Their mission is to support those harmed by gambling through advice and treatment, and to minimise gambling-related harm...

GamCare Long Form and Short Form Copy

Published 14 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Access to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support and treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, and deliver awareness about gambling harms and how to access help. Through the toolkit they have created created short-form and long-form copy to help...

GamCare – Health and Wellbeing Digital Assets

Published 14 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Access to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support and treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, and deliver awareness about gambling harms and how to access help. Through the toolkit they have created digital-ready assets for you to share across...

GamCare – Workplace Digital Assets

Published 14 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Access to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support and treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, and deliver awareness about gambling harms and how to access help. Through the toolkit they have created digital-ready assets for you to share across...

GamCare – Health and Wellbeing Posters

Published 14 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Access to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Health and wellbeing Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Health and wellbeing Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support and treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, and deliver awareness about gambling harms and how to access help. Through the toolkit they have created posters designed for specific workplace settings with...

GamCare – Workplace Posters

Published 14 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Access to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Gambling Mental health Toolbox talks and daily briefings
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support and treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, and deliver awareness about gambling harms and how to access help. Through the toolkit they have created posters designed for specific workplace settings with...

Alert-Risk Fatigue Management Application

Published 10 May 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Health risk assessments and monitoring Mental health Sleep
CategoriesHealth risk assessments and monitoring Mental health Sleep
20% of road traffic collisions and 13% or workplace injuries are fatigue related. What is the incidence in your organisation? A recent two-year study of fatigue, commissioned by HS2 to get a better understanding of the extent and impact of fatigue risk in construction, found that: Poor sleep health is widespread and is translating into fatigue interfering with work activities...

Reusable Polypropylene Floor Protection System

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Conserve of resources
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources
In exploring ways to reuse materials on construction sites, this contractor introduced a durable polypropylene floor protection system as an alternative to single-use products like correx or cardboard. Its strength and flexibility allow it to be used repeatedly across different site areas such as concrete walkways, carpeted finishes and timber floors. The product is made from recyclable polypropylene, offering far...

Precast Concrete Grouting Station

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Coaching for unsafe actions Controls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices
CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices
The project team have developed a grouting station which practically eliminates manual handling associated with grouting works. The station comprises of a hydraulic pallet lifter, a roller table, electric grout mixer, water cube and bowser and electric grout pump. Pallets of grout are loaded on to the pallet lifter which ensures the top bag on the pallet is at the...

Laser Cleaning Steels

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Conserve of energy Modern methods of construction
CategoriesConserve of energy Modern methods of construction
This contractor is using high strength lasers to clean rust and imperfections from existing steel beams and columns to prepare them ready for new intumescent paint coverings. This is a technique not ordinarily used on construction sites with its primary application in factory’s or workshops. This is quicker than tradition sand blasting, scrapping and buffing away or stripping with chemicals....

Forklift Camera and Laser Safety System

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Controls Emergency preparedness Positive reinforcement for good safety practices
CategoriesControls Emergency preparedness Positive reinforcement for good safety practices
This contractor has introduced a wireless fork-mounted camera and laser level system to support their forklift drivers, especially during high lifting where visibility is limited. The camera unit is magnetic and easily removable, with only a short cable running from the camera to the receiver and positioned safely away from any crush points. Both the camera and receiver are battery...

Cultural Calculator

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Disadvantaged and minority groups support Engagement and commitment from the workforce Facilities designed to accommodate equality and diversity needs Supported by management Training needs analysis
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Engagement and commitment from the workforce Facilities designed to accommodate equality and diversity needs Supported by management Training needs analysis
A cultural calculator is used by this contractor as it helps the organisation understand how the workforce truly feels and experiences the workplace. By assessing cultural attitudes, values, and perceptions across teams, it highlights gaps in communication, inclusion, and engagement that might otherwise go unnoticed. This insight enables managers to tailor their approach, improve collaboration, and address issues affecting morale...

Cruciform Cranes

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Identify potential impacted communities Planning of traffic routes
CategoriesIdentify potential impacted communities Planning of traffic routes
On this project, they have implemented a significant initiative by installing two cruciform cranes within just two days. These cranes are designed to sit on engineered concrete bases, meaning no piling works are required. This approach eliminates the need for piling, significantly reducing noise, vibration, and disruption to the surrounding community. The cranes can be installed in a far quicker...

Combi Lifting Solution

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Controls Incident investigation
CategoriesControls Incident investigation
On this project, a replacement launch nose that was 16 metres longer than the original was required due to modification for the redesigned bridge. The original launch nose did not enter the exclusion zone for the 133kV overhead cables. However, the new launch nose would pass straight beneath the overhead cable exclusion zone. They originally planned to use a large...

Removal of Cladding without Scaffold

Published 31 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Controlled access Maintenance of hoarding and fences Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV
CategoriesControlled access Maintenance of hoarding and fences Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV
The project team, using as built information and record photos of the installation, were able to identify the original method for installation, which while this could not be recreated allowed them to develop a concept to remove the glazing from within the building, using a variety of hoisting methods. They finalised a bespoke recovery method, which successfully allowed them to...

Containerised HV Substations

Published 24 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment
This contractor deployed a containerised substation, housed in a modified 20ft shipping container. This compact substation replaced a traditional substation, providing temporary power during construction, and was utilised for it’s space efficiency, ease of deployment, and ability to be migrated throughout phases of the project lifecycle to new locations to allow permanent works to proceed. This in turn, also minimised...

Facade Mounted Solar Panels

Published 24 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Conserve of energy Green/renewable energy
CategoriesConserve of energy Green/renewable energy
This contractor has installed facade mounted solar panels to supply their temporary site office and reduce the emissions associated with the electricity consumption. Installing solar panels to supply constructions sites has been done before, however, it is incredibly tricky for fit-out projects with limited access to external space to coordinate this. A significant proportion of emissions associated with construction works...

Stoma Changing Facility

Published 24 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Suitable/accessible separate facilities Toilets
CategoriesSuitable/accessible separate facilities Toilets
This contractor provided a stoma unit in their welfare facilities for individuals who need a private facility. They have found that more and more of the workforce now have additional, sensitive needs and some may be embarrassed to discuss these, therefore the facility was provided for them to use as they need. To find out more, click the link below.

Streetwise AI Traffic Surveying

Published 24 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Controlled access Delivery timings Pedestrian safety Planning of traffic routes Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV
CategoriesControlled access Delivery timings Pedestrian safety Planning of traffic routes Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV
Streetwise’s video-based traffic survey technology is revolutionising traffic management on this project, by replacing manual counts with camera-based junction and link monitoring, that deliver precise, verifiable data that drives smarter decisions. Dynamic diagrams and visual outputs make complex traffic patterns instantly clear, while quality controlled footage ensures transparency and compliance. On this project they have clocked 1 million cyclists in...

Using VR to Break Barriers in Construction

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Community engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities
CategoriesCommunity engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities
Through this VR programme, this contractor is proud to have enhanced accessibility and inclusivity for a broad range of individuals, from those living with dementia, deaf or hard of hearing individuals, and children living in poverty. By bringing the rich history of the Tyne Bridge to those who might not have been able to experience it otherwise, they are not...

Tractivity

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Community engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved
CategoriesCommunity engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved
This contractor is using Tractivity, which is a UK-based stakeholder relationship management system that comes with a complete range of database management and engagement tools. All information is stored in a secure environment, where the contractor can easily track, communicate, measure and report all stakeholder engagement. The system can be tailored to specific demands and unifies our engagement tools, meaning...

PEX Pipework System

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Modern methods of construction
CategoriesCarbon reduction Modern methods of construction
This contractor is actively utilising the PEX plumbing system across live residential projects, specifically for apartment heating, hot water supply (HWS), and boosted cold water systems. This advanced system simplifies installation, improves safety, and enhances overall productivity. The system is designed for jointless installation, significantly reducing the risk of leaks. It is lighter than traditional pipework, features colour-coded lagging for...

Layher System Scaffolding

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Conserve of resources Lower embodied carbon content materials
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources Lower embodied carbon content materials
To maintain passenger access between platforms 1 and 2 during the station upgrade works at Deighton, a Layher system scaffold bridge was installed as an alternative to more frequently used tube and fit scaffold systems. This scaffolding system is centred on the highly versatile Allround Connector, which features a ‘rosette’ welded onto the upright component that can safely and securely...

Met Frame Construction

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Conserve of resources Modern methods of construction Prefabrication
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources Modern methods of construction Prefabrication
This contractor installed panels that are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, ensuring high accuracy, zero weather delays, and superior quality compared to traditional on-site methods. This enables construction of up to 15 storeys with installation rates of under two weeks per floor, significantly reducing project timelines, as well as accommodating complex architectural features such as balconies, cantilevers, pitched or...

Electric Torque Wrench

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Controls Lessons learned Risk assessments
CategoriesControls Lessons learned Risk assessments
This contractor has implemented a digital torque wrench which delivers up to 50% faster installation by replacing the hand tool. This provides 16.9 – 203.4 Nm of torque range and accuracy within 2% for torque critical fasteners. This tool gives faster, more productive torque reporting with ‘ONE-KEY’ providing torque data and customisable reports for inspectors or owners. The benefits of...

Dufaylite Clayboard

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Conserve of resources Lower embodied carbon content materials
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources Lower embodied carbon content materials
On this project, the team replaced traditional concrete blinding with Dufaylite Clayboard, a 100% recycled paper honeycomb void former. This lightweight, sustainable material provides a structurally sound void beneath slabs, mitigating ground movement and clay heave without using concrete. The switch eliminated around 5m³ of general concrete mix, reducing the project’s embedded carbon footprint by approximately 6 tonnes. This demonstrated...

Concrete Artist used for Listed Structure

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Engage with community facilities Landscaping Maintenance of hoarding and fences
CategoriesEngage with community facilities Landscaping Maintenance of hoarding and fences
In several locations, the newly constructed flood wall ties in to Penwortham Old Bridge, a Grade II listed structure and scheduled monument. This contractor decided to bring in the skills of a concrete artist to create a surface for the flood wall that replicates the aged sandstone of the 266-year-old crossing. Although it wasn’t a requirement that the new wall...

Terrain Aeration

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Green/renewable energy Materials management
CategoriesGreen/renewable energy Materials management
On this project, the existing football pitch, made of heavy clay subsoil, was repurposed as a piling mat for the GSHP array. To improve long-term drainage, they implemented terrain aeration: a 1m hollow probe injected compressed air to create microfractures, followed by milled seaweed. As the seaweed degrades, it leaves organic biomass that keeps the fractures open, allowing surface water...

Tensar Geogrid

Published 23 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Best practice
Categories Carbon reduction Conserve of resources
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources
To minimise excavation for both the piling mat and the haul road, Tensar geogrid was utilised to create a mechanically stabilised layer beneath these areas. This approach eliminated the need for a 600mm dig-off for the piling mat ,instead the Tensar was laid directly over the existing topsoil, allowing the construction layers to be built up from there. The same...

Site Visitor Induction Template

Published 11 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
Level of practice Good practice
Categories Induction and training Induction training and ongoing toolbox talks Visitor access and facilities
CategoriesInduction and training Induction training and ongoing toolbox talks Visitor access and facilities
The purpose of this Site Visitor Induction Template is to ensure that all visitors are informed of the key health and safety risks associated with the site and the control measures in place to protect them, regardless of the length or frequency of their visit. Using a structured visitor induction helps to demonstrate a consistent approach to managing visitor safety,...

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