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Not over ordering of materials

Aero Barrier Sealant

This contractor is using a safe and non-toxic waterborne acrylic sealant, which is used in conjunction with an air sealing system. This pressurises the building or apartment and sprays the sealant before injecting the precise level of sealant mist into the apartments. The particles are automatically drawn to each leak and will completely seal it leaving no VOC or gases….


Utilising a Drone with Propeller Analysis for BIM

This contractor implemented 3D digital modelling (BIM) to map out the complex coastal terrain and plan the placement of armor units with millimetre precision. They utilised a drone which flies a pre-set route which takes a a very accurate point cloud survey. This is used to programme the works, calculate volumes of works completed and void rations in the rock…


Smart Silos

This contractor has implemented smart silos which provide live measurement of levels, ensuring replacement orders can be made precisely when needed, this prevents unnecessary surplus or wastage. Efficient ordering and usage tracking minimise excess deliveries, reducing the environmental impact associated with transportation and material production. The silo’s tracking gives usage metrics, allowing sites to monitor and optimise consumption patterns to…


Asset Management Tags

AssetTagz is a web and mobile based stock and asset management system, designed to track and identify assets, stock and consumable materials using RFID tags (NFC touch tags or UHF long read-range tags) or barcodes. The data is stored in a central repository which will allow projects to manage and track plant, tools, PPE equipment and everyday consumables usage against…


London’s first Construction Consolidation Centre Directory Published

The first directory of construction consolidation centres in the London area has been published by Transport for London (TfL) on Friday 18 March. The directory provides essential information – including locations and operating hours – of the Capital’s construction consolidation centres. Construction consolidation centres allow more efficient deliveries by organising materials and directing fewer vehicles to specific construction sites, helping…


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