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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….
Amphibians, such as Great Crested Newts, when finding a road, tend to naturally follow the line of the kerb, and when they reach a road gully grating, they normally fall through into the gully below, where they generally die of starvation. As this development has a large population of Great Crested Newts the company spoke to their ecologist to see…
This contractor has implemented a bat-friendly breather membrane for the roof. Bats are a protected species in the UK and play an important role in the ecosystem. Until now when bats are found, only Bitumen 1F felt has been used. This has come at considerable cost to the thermal performance of the roof because 1F felt requires extra rafter space…
This contractor is using a biodigester solution (bacteria) that can clean plant nappies that are contaminate with oils, HVO or other hydrocarbon products The traditional approach would be to use plant nappies or pads that are usually single use, or none effective, and to then dispose of the item as a waste, most likely classed as hazardous. This method aims…
This contractor has taken the approach to install green flood lights as an alternative to traditional white lights on site. This has the benefit of being much more wildlife friendly by reducing the impact on the night vision of animals. Green lights have a lower ambience which also reduces the impact on neighbours as well as bringing a reduction in…
The Project Team has introduced a creative and proactive approach to managing potential fuel spills in their refuelling storage area. The team has constructed peat bunding around the fuel storage and incorporated a new product called Premium ProCleanSorb Granules from Pro-Earth within the bunding. The granules are a natural, renewable, sustainable source made from Peat Sphagnum Moss. These hydrophobic granules…
This contractor has implemented the use of a non drip nozzle for refuelling, using this eliminates potential spills when being stored on the ground or on hot machinery. The nozzle remains in place on fuel containers so there is no risk of cross contamination or fuel vapour escape. An additional benefit is that there is no need to check the…
The project team wanted to be able to respond to any damage to tree roots during the project without delaying the work through needing to request their Arboricultural clerk of works attend site. The team prepared a first aid kit with all the equipment and detailed instructions on how to deal with damage to tree roots in line with their…
This contractor has implemented a passive eel pass that will ensure a consistent flow rate without any manual or electrical operations. The operation will be monitored, with the aim of using the data collected for similar projects. The eel pass exit comprises a floating articulating swivel pipe which can adapt to seasonal variations in water level. The novel adaptability is…
Kittiwake are small gulls with declining populations in the UK. The species is listed as vulnerable, at risk of extinction and on the UK’s Red List for Birds of Conservation Concern. To help support the local colonies and encourage new chicks to the population, this contractor has used 3D printed decoy Kittiwakes to attract new Kittiwakes into the artificial nesting…
As part of a respectful approach to forestry and in a bid to protect, preserve and enhance our natural environment, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), aims to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. This ethos is very much in line with the environmental aims of the CCS Code of Considerate Practice and you can become fully involved in working together with the…
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During this contractors Biodiversity Week, they held a 24-Hour BioBlitz at Mullaghglass. Historically, Mullaghglass was a basalt quarry and landfill which was closed – where they now are undertaking an ongoing restoration project. The site borders the Slievenacloy Nature Reserve. Over 30 Biologists attended for 24 hours to record as many species as possible on the site, and over 650…
Water monitoring for suspended solids and basic chemistry is common practice across construction but due to sensitivity of the environment (working above source protection zone 1), this contractor implemented a detailed water monitoring plan to analyse a larger suite of physical and chemical parameters (>50 individual parameters per sample) than required by environmental consents. Almost 8000 samples have been collected…
The project team has partnered with Clean Air licensees and graphics specialist, Iconic Display, to undertake a year long trial of the Resysten’s ‘Clean Air’ anti-pollution coating. The spray applied coating has been applied to a series of printed mesh banners and hoarding at the site entrance with air measurement technology also deployed to assess the breakdown level of harmful…