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This project has a range of flora and fauna that must be protected during the construction works. It is not possible to barrier off all areas as this would impact on the natural movement of animals and so protection of the site habitats requires cooperation of all contractors. They have created information cards and placed them in key locations along…
It can sometimes be difficult to communicate sustainability issues to the workforce and present this information in an easy-to-understand way. See the examples below for how one site achieved this: The group as a whole has a Sustainability Route Map which, while informative and depicting the group’s good environmental intentions, was not making operatives aware of their site’s actions towards…
In order to publicise the benefits of carbon reduction on site the contractor prepared for members of the public an environment infographic to outline the carbon savings experienced by using: Recycled concrete in the permanent works in lieu of crushed rock Stabilising the wet dredge on site and reusing it in the permanent works Using a blended cement binder (GGBS)…
One of the hardest parts of sustainability is often communicating it in an approachable way to stakeholders. Within the construction sector, the onsite trades are the driving force behind good environmental management, whether it be reducing onsite energy and water consumption, only using certified timber, or reporting and cleaning up incidents. To better communicate CWCL’s company values and targets, we…
A new system for displaying health, safety, well-being and environmental information has recently been installed at the UCLH P5 project. Digital display boards are a useful instrument on construction sites. However, they are often expensive and need a large area to be installed within. With a very small footprint, UCLH P5 wanted to find a digital display board that did…
The Environmental Team published an Environmental Pocket Guide that is issued to all of the operational staff. Its purpose is to raise awareness of key environmental issues onsite, building on Keltbray’s internal onsite environmental awareness training course by providing an easily accessible and pocket-able point of reference that is relevant to all of the project’s operations. The pocket guide covers…
A clear noise test summary board was devised to communicate the permissible tools to be used at set times given the KPMG Headquarters had staff working on the 11th and 13th floor above and below the working floor. The board shows the type of activities which can be carried out and machinery which can be used at different times of…
As part of being accredited as Leaders in Diversity, we have set up a notice board on site to promote the values of FREDIE: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. A FREDIE calendar highlights events throughout the year, such as Mental Health Awareness Week, Black History Month, Pride and Time to Talk Day. There is also a Wellbeing Calendar…
As part of managing nuisance on site and being considerate towards our neighbours, the team performed noise tests prior to starting on site and designed a specialist information board to display the results of noise tests on site. The board shows the type of activities which can be carried out and machinery which can be used at different times of…
At Mace’s 78 St James’s Street project, the welfare facilities were completed considering the use of colour and space to improve wellbeing. Psychological research suggests that colour can have a significant effect on mood and has links with the wellbeing of people using the area. Bright colours were used to stimulate the mind and improve the mood onsite, making the…