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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…
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…
To protect the 80,000 trees that have already been planted and allow them to establish, this contractor installed 6196m of fencing using a Cobalt Plant excavator which runs off Syntec fuel. This type of fuel is a suitable alternative to diesel and HVO, therefore aligning to the projects strategy to deliver using diesel-free construction. The team are also using an…
This contractor has partnered with energy storage specialist Zenobe to help provide clean power for construction sites by utilising second-life batteries (refurbished electric bus batteries) and transforming them into portable batteries. They will be supplied with 20 portable batteries to be used as temporary power sources that run as a cleaner alternative to diesel generators. One battery unit can store…
On this project they had a number of trailers on site as part of an expansive logistics operation whereby a number of HGV trailers were delivered to the project simultaneously from overseas process teams and vendors. Working in partnership with the clients logistics team they reviewed options to manage a large quantity of HGV trailers. The team procured smart technology…
This contractor has implemented a powerful, versatile mid size portable power station with that is extremely fast to recharge with a durable long-life battery. The item comes with a durable, long-life battery, plenty of outputs for devices and appliances, app integration and robust build. Paired with the solar panel it can full recharge in 3 to 6 hrs. With its…
This contractor alongside their scaffolding contractor and another organisation have developed the Zaptye Scaffolding Clip which is a clip created from recycled materials that is also fully recyclable after its use. This is the first time it has been used in the UK, and will be rolled out across the UK on the contractors sites initially. There has never been…
Solar hybrid power system using a Glycerine generator as a fuel source for the backup generator. Glycerol is a waste product which the UK currently exports to Europe to be processed. This organisation take the glycerine and use it as a fuel source instead of diesel or HVO. Air emissions are greatly reduced with this fuel source improving local air…
This contractor have used a vacuum lifter which avoids the needs for manual handling when kerbing. This eliminates any risk to the workforce in terms of back strain and injury as well as reducing time constraints, increasing productivity. This reduces people plant interface on site, which is highly advantageous in the narrow working areas, improves productivity and reduces carbon emissions….
This contractor is using a tracked scissor lift capable of driving at different levels with each track and also at different slopes whilst maintaining a self levelling platform. This equipment is new to the industry and the contractor has carried out a case study for the equipment to allow for enhancements moving forward including, but not limited to future electric…
Fuel consumption savings of up to 7.59% have been verified in a three-month series of trials with trucks owned by the demolition contractor using the product SulNOx Eco Diesel Conditioner. Following these results, this has now rolled out to 100% of the fleet. Based on 2024 fuel consumption data from the Jigsaw Fuel Management System and UK Government conversion factors,…
ERICA boards help the contractor prevent energy wastage using a power monitoring and control system. The system understands and knows where and when energy is being used and highlights opportunities to prevent energy wastage. ERICA = Energy, Reduction, Information, Control, Automation. They have done this by exchanging the generator for more efficient equipment such solar hybrid battery units as well…
This contractor implemented the world’s first fully electric drilling ancillary support and concrete supply setup to the piling rig. This groundbreaking system combined the use of all renewable mains electricity powered air compressor to assist boring, and mains electrically powered concrete agitator and pump, eliminating three diesel engines from the standard process and significantly reducing fuel consumption to provide concrete…
The Hooka Lift equipment, introduced in landscaping work within the city centre garden works, effectively addresses the risk of injuries arising from manual lifting tasks. This device finds its primary application in safely and efficiently lifting and planting trees, which traditionally involves significant physical exertion. By mechanising the lifting process, the Hooka Lift significantly reduces the physical strain on workers,…
Working close to a waterway In Leeds, where there are regular high winds, it is inevitable that some of the construction waste will end up in the canal next to the site. With the local community and the environment in mind, the contractor decided to contact WasteShark Leeds to do a canal clean up next to the site. This aquatic…