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Online Post Completion Report

This contractor has utilised software to promote and showcase their performance on their project. This online website shares project updates, information and KPIs as well as their social value, environmental and training highlights. This is updated on a monthly basis and shared to promote the sites positive performance. One of the main benefits is that the QR code and web…


Displaying Scheme Banners on Window Replacement Porjects

On window replacement projects displaying all scheme banners is usually a problem as the welfare units are not necessarily in the same street as the works. This company has adopted the use of a sandwich board (as used outside many retail outlets) toplace the contact poster on one side and the scheme’s objectives on the other. This effectively promotes the…


Podcast for the Next Generation

This contractor is passionate about ensuring that they encourage the next generation to join the industry especially to overcome the current skills shortage the industry is experiencing. As a result of the pandemic it has made it very difficult for them to provide talks and events within the local, and as a result they have developed a podcast with support…


Gaining Community Feedback Through a Scavenger Hunt

The contractor created a 7 day ‘Easter Tramtastic scavenger hunt’ engagement campaign involving the erection of nine community boards along the route which gave work updates and information and displayed a QR code which participants scanned to answer project related questions which were available in 7 different languages. The code also linked them to the project’s website and social media plus…


Use of QR Codes for Charity Events

On this site they have developed a way of people using their phone camera to join a charity event. They have put the charity event as a QR code on a poster which links to a ‘Just Giving’ page so they can receive donations online without the need for as much promoting.


Interactive Mapping used to help with Communications

The Hawick Flood Protection Scheme is split into 42 work sections for delivery. With the River Teviot running through the town of Hawick and work ongoing with a great deal of public and site interface, the contractor has taken a proactive approach to communications and sharing information. Given coronavirus constraints to traditional direct-facing community engagement methods, they have been striving…


Community Information Signs with QR Codes

To keep local residents and businesses updated regular newsletters are sent out via email. In addition to this, the contractor has put up posters in a vacant shop window which links to the Client’s project page on their website. This provides people with more detailed information on the project, updates on progress and information on upcoming work plus a link…


SitePodium Community App

The project team has invested in SitePodium to keep the community informed about construction activity at Triptych Bankside and to ensure the best possible relationships with local stakeholders. Benefits include: A fast and easy way of staying in touch with people interested in the project Ability to notify the community about key construction milestones and issue alerts when disruption is…


Community Dog Watering Pit Stop

The project team have introduced a considerate way to support their local community, by introducing a community dog watering pit stop, which comprises everything local dog owners and walkers need: a waste disposal area, essential dog bag dispenser and much needed dog drinking station as well as specific dog safety posters, which have been prepared for seasonal change i.e. summer…


QR Code on Information Boards

The company has adopted a standardised format for notice and information boards – including community boards, site notice boards and contact boards (including out of hours and emergency contacts). These include a site-specific QR code (or text contact as an alternative) which enables anyone – whether on or off site – to raise reports including concerns or compliments, etc. The…


Nuisance Management Signage

As part of managing nuisance on site and being considerate towards our neighbours, the team performed noise tests prior to starting on site and designed a specialist information board to display the results of noise tests on site. The board shows the type of activities which can be carried out and machinery which can be used at different times of…


Digital Screen Mounted to Hoarding

On their Ponteland Schools & Leisure Centre project, Kier have trialled a digital programme to provide more information to the public and convey key messages to their supply chain, operatives and staff. The programme displays the real time progress of the site and also provides detailed information on the project for the public. It is displayed on a 55″ screen…


Residents’ Newsletter Templates

Whilst carrying out any construction work, it is vital to be as courteous to the local community and neighbours as possible. One way of showing consideration to local residents is to regularly distribute newsletters throughout the duration of the project, particularly those who are most likely to be affected by the works. This could start with an introduction letter to…


Mobile Exhibition Trailer

Balfour Beatty are committed to the best standards of working and informing the community, and to achieve this we are using a mobile exhibition centre as well as a large open plan room on the site, which is set aside for displaying information as an exhibition centre. The mobile trailer can be set up in minutes, and with a small…


Talking Roadside Safety Sign

‘The Talking Sign’ is a brand-new initiative designed by Kier in conjunction with Chevron, which is based on their intercom system normally used for residents awaiting escort through work areas. The Talking Sign was showcased recently at Gatwick Airport and was well received by stakeholders, Highways England and customers as it is the only ‘live’, up to the minute, works…


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