Entries by Jack Endean

Exoskeleton to Reduce Worker Fatigue

Published 22 February 2021

The site team have been using an exoskeleton suit which helps with fatigue when it comes to


Remotely Controlled Floor Screeding

Published 22 February 2021

On this project floor screeding is being carried using a self-contained large lorry which is


Illuminating Factory Chimney to Raise Awareness of Causes

Published 8 February 2021

As part of the refurbishment of the existing forty seven metre high, brick built factory chimney


‘Spotlight on… worker fatigue’ follow-up article

Published 27 January 2021

In September 2019, the Scheme launched 'Spotlight on... worker fatigue' to raise awareness of this


Use of a Flywheel to Reduce Power Needed to Start a Crane

Published 11 January 2021

It is recognised that when a tower crane is first started up it requires a 'surge' in electricity,


Purehold Welfare Door Handles

Published 11 January 2021

All all existing welfare door handles we changed to those of the “Purehold “ design which are


Project Progress Updates in British Sign Language

Published 11 January 2021

Ensuring that you can update as many people as possible about your project is necessary to engage


Near Field Communication Tags

Published 11 January 2021

Near Field Communication Tags are located in the site canteen and throughout the welfare area to


Analytics Software used to React to Safety Critical Incidents

Published 11 January 2021

Analytic software was introduced by the project to cut the time taken to react to safety critical


3D Printed Concrete Ditch Headwalls

Published 11 January 2021

The project team has been looking for an alternative for the construction of ditch headwalls. The


Sureground System used on Haul Routes

Published 14 December 2020

The contractor has utilised the Sureground system as an alternative to stone on haul routes


Prefabricated Joint Bays

Published 14 December 2020

Work on site has included the utilisation of prefabricated joint bays which can be simply delivered


Pile Desilting System

Published 14 December 2020

Background Balfour Beatty are contracted by Doncaster Council to replace and extend the existing


MachineMax Telematics

Published 14 December 2020

The site has introduced MachineMax telematics on site plant. Trackers are common on vehicle fleets,


Inflatable Manhole Protector Bung

Published 14 December 2020

A simple inflatable bung has been developed, as the first of its kind on this project. The


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