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Due to the size and scale of this project, they wanted to make the permit system more efficient and sustainable. The contractor worked alongside Datascope to create an online permit system that allows easy upload of photographic supporting evidence that shows the area pre works, the team carrying out the works including the supervisor and operative, if the area has…
This contractor became an engaged member of the Responsible Plastic Management (RPM) Program to support targets of the contractor’s 2030 Sustainability Roadmap. They identified that this project was a perfect location to attempt to achieve the exemplar status of having a construction project that was sending zero plastic to landfill. In order to achieve this they engaged intensively with their…
A cab heater has been installed to use during colder periods to reduce fuel consumption. The independent cab heaters mean that engines in the machines do not have to be on which then reduces idling times. Reduction on fuel is an important issue not just within construction but globally. This is a cost efficient way of managing the current crisis…
This contractor has been working with their waste contractor on a vape recycling programme. Vape cessation help is available onsite to support employees and the ultimate banning of single-use e-cigarettes in 2024. Additionally, they have a dedicated vape bin installed, promoted and accessible to all on site. A specialist pickup service calls at the site to safely collect the used…
The project managers for this contractor have, using the plant’s telemetry system, been able to monitor the idling time of plant on their respective projects. The company now uses data from the plant’s telemetry system, to generate a quarterly report showing the idling time of company operated plant on nine sites across the Midland area, project managers can now compare…
Goldeni is an energy monitoring system that is being used to monitor the contractors power and water usage in the welfare and on site. This system also monitors internal and external air quality and temperatures for the workforce. Using this system they noticed that a client’s tenant was using large amounts of water on site so they approached the client…
To support the building infrastructure it is necessary to build a drainage system using concrete. The drainage covers require a surrounding concrete support structure and the volume required for each is relatively small at c.1m3. Access to the drain cover locations is over unmade ground and this presents ergonomic manual handling challenges. The team identified a proprietary concrete bucket that…
Recycling is a key way construction sites should try to minimise their impact on the environment. Sites should try to recycle as much material as possible and work with external partners if necessary. See the examples below for how one site addressed this: Hard hats are mainly made of polypropene and should be replaced for health and safety reasons every…