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In exploring ways to reuse materials on construction sites, this contractor introduced a durable polypropylene floor protection system as an alternative to single-use products like correx or cardboard. Its strength and flexibility allow it to be used repeatedly across different site areas such as concrete walkways, carpeted finishes and timber floors. The product is made from recyclable polypropylene, offering far…
This contractor deployed a containerised substation, housed in a modified 20ft shipping container. This compact substation replaced a traditional substation, providing temporary power during construction, and was utilised for it’s space efficiency, ease of deployment, and ability to be migrated throughout phases of the project lifecycle to new locations to allow permanent works to proceed. This in turn, also minimised…
This contractor is actively utilising the PEX plumbing system across live residential projects, specifically for apartment heating, hot water supply (HWS), and boosted cold water systems. This advanced system simplifies installation, improves safety, and enhances overall productivity. The system is designed for jointless installation, significantly reducing the risk of leaks. It is lighter than traditional pipework, features colour-coded lagging for…
To maintain passenger access between platforms 1 and 2 during the station upgrade works at Deighton, a Layher system scaffold bridge was installed as an alternative to more frequently used tube and fit scaffold systems. This scaffolding system is centred on the highly versatile Allround Connector, which features a ‘rosette’ welded onto the upright component that can safely and securely…
This contractor installed panels that are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, ensuring high accuracy, zero weather delays, and superior quality compared to traditional on-site methods. This enables construction of up to 15 storeys with installation rates of under two weeks per floor, significantly reducing project timelines, as well as accommodating complex architectural features such as balconies, cantilevers, pitched or…
On this project, the team replaced traditional concrete blinding with Dufaylite Clayboard, a 100% recycled paper honeycomb void former. This lightweight, sustainable material provides a structurally sound void beneath slabs, mitigating ground movement and clay heave without using concrete. The switch eliminated around 5m³ of general concrete mix, reducing the project’s embedded carbon footprint by approximately 6 tonnes. This demonstrated…
To minimise excavation for both the piling mat and the haul road, Tensar geogrid was utilised to create a mechanically stabilised layer beneath these areas. This approach eliminated the need for a 600mm dig-off for the piling mat ,instead the Tensar was laid directly over the existing topsoil, allowing the construction layers to be built up from there. The same…
This contractor has implemented Ultimate Cell, a hydrogen-based fuel enhancement system, on 15-tonne excavators. The system generates hydrogen through electrolysis and injects it into the air intake of diesel engines, improving combustion efficiency, lowering fuel use, and reducing emissions without requiring engine modifications. Ultimate Cell units were fitted to a 15-tonne excavator, site dumper and telehandler, and monitored over three…
This contractor is leading a two-year collaboration with Plinx and MachineMax to transform site operations through real-time monitoring, zoning, & behaviour-led feedback. The first phase is to install 100 retrofittable MachineSense sensors to track idling and plant utilisation, targeting a 7% carbon reduction and 10% utilisation improvement. The second phase introduces advanced safety features including operator alerts, site speed limits…
The team have implemented a way of plunging the reinforcement for the bearing piles which significantly reduces the workload for the following trades and reduced waste steel being produced, along with making the works on site safer and quicker. Traditionally pile reinforcement would be installed into the pile with the top of the reinforcement finishing level with the piling platform….
This contractor replaced traditional PE100 pipes with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipes in steel viaducts. GRP is a newly emerging material that offers superior structural performance, allowing for longer unsupported spans. As a result, the number of pipe hangers required has been reduced from 211 to 102, with supports now only needed at the level of the transoms (transversal beams)…
This contractor is using a lightweight, panelised brick facade system that replicates the appearance of traditional brickwork while delivering significant performance and sustainable advantages. Manufactured without kilns, the panels combine cement, aggregate and other materials producing a class A1 non-combustible, visually identical to a brick. The system reduces wall build up, improves thermal performance and can be installed faster and…
The CAGE Hybrid Gas Engine (HGE) is a novel generator technology developed and trialled on this construction site. It enables seamless switching between hydrogen, LPG, and (potentially) biomethane fuels, providing a flexible, low-emission alternative to traditional diesel generators. The system is designed for easy integration with site battery storage units and can be optimised for different gas fuels at the…
A rapidly deployable, transportable wind turbine was developed by Murcott Energy, in conjunction with Network Rail and South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA). This device aims to offer renewable energy to remote railway worksites that otherwise would have typically relied on diesel generators for power. The Murb Wind Turbine is currently being trialled at their site at Old Oak Common. The…
The Whale on the Wharf is a four-storey breaching whale sculpture installed at this project. This transformed ocean plastic into art to raise awareness about marine pollution. Beyond its symbolic meaning, it integrates cutting-edge sustainable engineering notably the use of biochar concrete, an emerging low-carbon construction material. Biochar stores up to 85% biogenic carbon, acting as a carbon sink that…