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A new method of piling was used on this project to enable the piling with extraction to be carried out in very close vicinity to homes and businesses. This method stops any over drilling needed, any escaping air which could cause localised damage, dust and flying debris. Previous methods used were causing too much noise and vibrations causing damage to…
Due to the location of this project, there is a river and river wall to one elevation and Network Rail lines to another, the contractor wanted to ensure that they do not impact either the environment or live services. To address this they have employed live monitoring via Blue Trust. This allows the contractor to visually understand any movement and…
This contractor is using a bench with a nibbler attached with allows for the spiral duct to spin against the blade to give a precise , deburred cut, which in turn reduces the need for cold cutting which is extremely noisy. This has reduced impact of noise on operatives on site dramatically which will aid in the prevention of hearing…
This site implemented on site combined noise and dust monitoring equipment which included integrated AI technology. The recordings are automatically stored on a cloud-based system that is accessible to the contractors operational teams for playback and investigation. Real time environmental noise and dust emission data and weekly performance reports can be accessed at any time but are automatically emailed to…
This contractor has position visual noise monitors around the building on a (Red, Amber, Green) scale that visually alerts operatives of the noise level in the immediate area. The monitor is set at 85db and when noise levels reaches this level the warning light will flash red. Having this system in place removes the debate as to whether hearing protection…
CSJV and Kilnbridge worked collaboratively to explore options for South D Wall reduction. This activity involved removing 1650 tonnes of reinforced concrete from the 268m wall which is up to 1.5m thick. Various methods were put forward including: Drilling and bursting Mechanical breaking (excavator) Plunge (and normal) wire sawing Plunge wire sawing was chosen as the preferred methodology as it…
The armorgard cuttingstation is used on a number of Mace projects as a work station for cutting lengths of metal, such as conduit, cable tray and pipe. Integral health and safety features include fire-rated sound deadening foam to reduce noise pollution, and screens to contain and protect from sparks. The chop saw is positioned on a rubber mat to reduce…
This contractor has refined their demolition methodology to enhance environmental sustainability, reduce neighbourhood disruption, and minimise waste. To do this, instead of removing entire foundations, they now core holes through pre-existing foundations and employed Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piling through these core holes. This approach minimises disruption to neighbours and reduces noise and vibration. Traditional foundation removal is typically noisy…
This contractor has implemented a Glass Reinforced Plastic absorptive acoustic barrier system alongside the train line. The barrier is made of composite materials that are based on recycled polymers allowing clients to develop sustainable construction credentials. The high density composite surfaces in conjunction with high density mineral infill panels ensure consistent high acoustic performance throughout the length of the barrier….
The aim is to surround a concrete pumping system that include a remixer and a Putzmeister BSA 2110 HP-D Trailer-Mounted Concrete Pump (SWL 109dB) within an acoustic shed to minimise the ambient night-time noise level. Supplier information anticipates that the installation of the acoustic shed will reduce this number by up to 30 dB bringing the noise down to a…
Ensuring the safety of local residents, as well as visitors and the workforce, is of high importance during a construction project. We implemented the use of Enviro Wrap protection to the scaffolding to help reduce noise, improve safety and maintain the high quality appearance of Manchester city centre. The system not only protects the local community, but it shows respect…
As part of the national Noise Action Week, here at Team Redhill we wanted to highlight the general day to day noise intrusion that is created in a building site, but also within the whole community. We had a week long site promotion informing site operatives how we can all take measures to reduce and potentially stop, unnecessary noise that…
When Pat Birrane, Site Manager at Morrison Utility Services, was faced with a project located right in the centre of a busy high street in Solihull, he knew that introducing noise reduction solutions was going to be essential. The project was on behalf of Western Power Distribution (WPD) who were carrying out the installation of 2 x 11,000 volt cables….
This project is using a robotic cutter called Cut’n Move. This has been created to free pavers from the tedious and straining work of tile cutting. Working in sync with a conventional paving process, it automates the cutting process and triples the productivity. The whole system is operated through an easy-to-use tablet interface with a fleet manager software that allows…
The remote location of the noise and dust monitors on this project required a power source to be installed. Solar alone would not be sufficient to power them and a diesel generator used finite fossil fuels, therefore they combined a hydrogen cell with solar panels to provide enough power to run the monitors 24/7. The hydrogen used can be created…