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Community engagement

Using VR to Break Barriers in Construction

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

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…


Concrete Artist used for Listed Structure

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…


Collaboration with Police Bait and Trace System to Tackle Organised Crime Network

The project is in a high-crime area, posing challenges for the local community. As a major construction site, it attracted criminal attention and became a target for theft, impacting subcontractors, especially SME’s. In response, the team partnered with Sunbelt Rentals and the Met Police to trial a solution. A total station was fitted with two GPS trackers, one visible and…


Reclamation of Site Material for Sustainable Furniture

This contractor has partnered with social enterprise Prima Materia to turn phased demolition into a circular design programme. During works high-quality timber, metal, stone and glass are salvaged that would otherwise be downcycled or landfilled. Prima Materia’s ex-RCA designers reimagine these materials into a collection of circular furniture for London Design Festival 2025. This reframes demolition from a waste-handling task…


Traffic Marshal PPE Designed by Children

On this project they are working directly with the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to deliver a new state of the art Children’s Cancer Centre. The contractor and the hospital team collaborated with the GOSH Young Peoples Forum and Patients on the wards to allow the children to design the personal protective equipment of our traffic marshals. The objective of…


Data Driven Social Value for Local Impact

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….


4D Sequencing Video for Resident Consultation

As part their project, this contractor developed a bespoke 4D BIM sequencing video to visually map out the full construction process from scaffolding to completion. This tool gives residents a clear, time-based view of how works will unfold on homes like their own, helping to ease concerns about living in an occupied property during construction. It has complemented traditional consultations…


SEND Guidance for Construction

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…


Neurodiversity Inclusion Project

This contractor has invited a range of groups representing people with neurodiversity, mental and physical barriers along with other hidden disabilities including NHS Employment Specialist Advisers, People4Skills and Don’t Dis My Ability/One Community who completed a formal site audit to inform future actions. The themes are inclusive site set up, mental health support and meeting the needs of the current…


Knife Crime Matters Campaign

The Knife Crime Matters construction site banner campaign aims to raise public awareness of knife crime and deliver educational resources to young people in the communities where they work. The purchase of a banner facilitates educational resources being sent to one local secondary school close to each specific site with the company’s name and branding on the resources. The resources…


Hartland Onsite Charity

On this project they have dedicated an onsite facility to provide platform for increasing capacity of the charity ‘Men in Sheds’. It is seen as an great way to have a registered charity onsite (The first registered onsite charity in the UK) and provide a leading aspect of ‘Engagement with Local Stakeholder’. The charity brings upon support of Mental Health…


Traffic Light Pedestrian Access

Most of the public footpaths across this project had to be closed to facilitate the works. The most popular route across the scheme is a footpath frequently used by dog walkers and ramblers. The contractor discussed how they could possibly maintain access on this route safely with the local ramblers association, the safety team and traffic management contractor with the…


Site Safety Podcast

To reduce on-site noise and support inclusive learning, this contractor has launched a new safety podcast for operatives. Delivered as a friendly, conversational format, it offers a more engaging alternative to traditional briefings. This change responds to resident feedback about early morning noise from on-site safety talks. Operatives can now listen during their commute or at a time that suits…


Obtaining Corporate Donations and Funding for Charities

This contractor has developed a course that contains 9 modules and is designed to provide charities and VCSE’s with an in depth knowledge of how they can access corporate grants and funding opportunities from businesses of all sizes, practical applications of how they can stand out from the competition and how they can expand their offerings to meet business needs….


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