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After using deliveries as needed from suppliers, it was noticed by the contractor that often a large flatbed truck would come with just one small item for the site or minimal other supplies, it was clear something better could be arranged. A smaller timber and builders merchant were due to deliver and were asked as to when they are coming…
This contractor has engaged with Titanic Denim, a small textile business that helps reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion, Titanic Denim rescue jeans, and other reclaimed materials destined for landfill. They never thought of using Hi-Vis but will be adding this activity to their portfolio. The contractor provided old Hi-Vis jackets and coats that were due to go landfill,…
Over a period of 3 years, MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) worked on the A14 on behalf of Highways England, with as many as 250 colleagues working on sites along the route during the peak phase of fieldwork. These archaeological professionals were based in the area for two years, and the fact that many of the teams were working away…
We have produced a ‘Use of Local Resources’ policy to outline our stance on investing within the local community that we are working in. The policy has been included within our policy handbooks and is displayed on all of our sites. Contributing to the local community will create goodwill and using local suppliers can leave a lasting positive impression. Residents…
Mace at Greenwich Square Block Three is committed to procuring products and services from social enterprises. A social enterprise directs its profit to solve a social issue, therefore, increasing our contribution to society. As these organisations were not part of the key supply chain, we started small, identifying the ones that it would be easier to introduce on site. We…
The site team has been concentrating on using sub-contractors and suppliers from the local area. The contractor originally intended to use a timber and aluminium hybrid window produced by Senior Architectural Systems (SAS) in the construction process. However, local licensed companies were unable to produce this system without jeopardising trade with existing customers, so the company successfully changed the specification…