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This contractor carried out a presentation onsite to raise awareness of suicide and the impacts it has, especially in the construction industry. On the back of this, to try to get workers to open up and generate conversations, the site have issued a selection of conversation cards which have been spread throughout the canteen. The cards have small questions that…
This contractor has become the first construction company in the UK and Europe to achieve WELL Equity which places a significant emphasis on the policies and practices that underpin the workplace culture. The initial push for pursuing the WELL Equity certification came from the site, whose project culture strongly supported this initiative This early adoption and support exemplify how integral…
We often hear phrases along the lines that our people are our biggest asset. Whilst this statement may be true, we recognised that how we listen to our people can be a big indication of whether we take this statement seriously. As part of our business culture where ‘developing, valuing and respecting our people’ is one of our key values,…
Taking the initiative to provide this service demonstrates excellent corporate responsibility on behalf of the company and industry itself. The benefits can also work in favour of the individual gaining valuable experience and also the company acquiring new talent. A site provided this service to the local community as shown in the example below: In partnership with the Army, this project registered…
We realise how daunting it can be to be a new starter within an established business or team. So we decided to put a new initiative in place to help new staff embed quickly into the business. We ask each new starter to prepare a short biography about themselves in their first week. This might include what their professional experience…
With this project being an 1870’s listed building, the skills shortage was even more apparent. The contractor struggled to find the workforce in Northern Ireland to take on the commercial restoration project. Of those they could use they were either too busy or they didn’t understand the H&S requirements within the commercial sector. Therefore this contractor, knowing they had other…
Our e-learning station is located within the induction room on site. It provides us an area to allow operatives and subcontractors to carry out e-learning provided by the Robertson E-Academy and e-learning provided by the Considerate Constructor Scheme. Once the e-learning is completed we place all certificates onto the wall outside the Induction Room which allows the site to see…
During the pandemic it was hard for young people to obtain driving lessons and tests. Therefore there was a huge backlog of young apprentices not able to progress this. In order to help them, this contractor has teamed up with Developing Young Workforce and the Mid Argyll Youth Development Services where funding was available for driving lessons. By helping apprentices…
Working with a training company, this contractor conducted the one of the very first VR training sessions in Ireland. The VR training utilises advanced technology to give users a safe but real and immersive user experience. This course was used for upskilling the current crane operators and slingers and also give site management a better understanding of crane operations as…
With construction sites scattered across Ramsgate and Broadstairs, TPMD’s Joint Venture site teams have been learning about the importance of their roles as company ambassadors. The tailormade training session used actors to portray real-life examples of customer interactions and highlighted practices that can cause a negative experience. The interactive workshop then coached attendees to ensure they understood how they can provide a positive customer experience…
The UK Government is required to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, however the National Atmospheric Emission Inventory recently highlighted that emissions produced from diesel run vehicles increased by 20% in 2016 compared to 1990 levels. The health impacts associated with diesel engines are now well known and London has introduced low emissions zones and Non-Road…
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has developed a series of webinars that count towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD). These webinars are found on the CIOB Academy website, which is a free learning tool that intends to help individuals realise their potential within the construction industry. It also aims to nurture the correct practical skills and attitudes required for an…
Alison was set up in 2007 in Galway (Republic of Ireland), and with over 12 million learners, is currently one of the world’s largest free online learning platforms for education and skills training. Inspired by Article 26 of 1946 Declaration of Human Rights stating that education should be free, the main aim of the website is to make it possible for…
‘Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) The Digital Built Environment’ is a new qualification that offers teachers and secondary school age children the opportunity to develop a range of skills crucial to successful engagement with technical and professional aspects of construction and the built environment. DEC is an accredited learning programme aimed at encouraging and inspiring the next generation of built environment…
In the past few months, the Manchester Airport Transformation Project delivered one hour long Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training sessions to over 200 staff, including operatives and senior management teams from Laing O’Rourke and subcontractors. The project has also extended its efforts in making the UK a nation of life-savers, and by now offering the training to local school and scouts…