Latest Innovations in Environment

These include examples of innovative activity, which demonstrate constructors protecting and enhancing the environment.

ERICA Boards Installed

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment Monitoring and recording of resource usage

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...

Passive Eel Pass

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesEnvironmental champion Identification of flora, fauna and natural resources Protect the local environment

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...

EV Pump and Agitator for CFA Piling

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

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...

Ochre Stabilisation

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources

This contractor has utilised waste ochre from a former mining remediation authority mine to treat and remediate the heavy metal contaminated soils on this project. This new use of Ochre diverts waste from the mining remediation projects from going to landfill. It also has the benefit of remediating a former industrial heavily contaminated site to reduce the risk to controlled...

Autonomous Positioning System for Lifting Wind Turbine Blades

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction

Autonomous Positioning System (APS) consists of a spanset beam which houses 2 hubs with pitch propellers, 2 15kw electric motors and a control unit. The APS is attached to the crane hook as normal using slings, chains or shackles of a suitable SWL attached to lifting points on the top of the spanset beam. The blade is then slung using...

Carbon Dioxide Absorbing Recycled Aggregate

Published 14 May 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Circular economy Green/renewable energy Lower embodied carbon content materials

On this project the contractor began sending concrete demolition waste to London Concrete in 2023 from the marine deck demolition and since the pile cropping’s. The concrete is processed and crushed into aggregate to be used as 20% replacement in new concrete mixes being bought back to site. Taking this one step further they are also using Neustark’s new cutting...

Wasteshark Canal Clean Up

Published 15 April 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Energy efficient plant and equipment Identify potential natural environment detriment Protection of existing natural habitat Windblown material

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...

Prop Load Monitoring System

Published 1 April 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources Green/renewable energy

The Prop Load Monitoring system is both self-powered and remote controlled, reducing the need for site visits through remote resets and battery status monitoring. The nodes have a long-life lithium ion battery and the data transmission gateway is self-charged via solar panels, so there is no requirement for electrics at site. Upgraded prop load monitoring systems in construction offer significant...

Rebar Tying Robot

Published 31 March 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesLessons learned Modern methods of construction

The traditional process for rebar tying is done manually using annealed steel wire, either from bulk rolls or precut pieces with loops. Common methods include the Snap Tie and Wrap and Snap Tie which involve using pliers to pull, wrap, twist and cut the wire to secure the rebars. Tying rebars by hand increases the risk of several health-related injuries...

Skyline Remotely Operated Tower Crane

Published 24 February 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction Recreational facilities

This contractor has implemented a remotely operated tower crane. The benefit of the technology on compact, high-rise projects is improved all round visibility; the cameras eliminate blind spots and restricted views created by the building and the close proximity of the lifts to the crane’s mast. They also provide up to 40% zoom resolution, allowing the crane operator to see...

Temporary WiFi (110v)

Published 6 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConsultation on health and safety Modern methods of construction

Traditionally temporary WiFi is serviced using 240v, however this contractor has opted to make use of a temporary WiFi system which utilises 110v power. This new system allows for a safer, lower current of electricity to be used which greatly reduces the risk of electrical damage/injury if struck. Using this system is safer if you get shocked by it, due...

Potassium Acetate Crystals for Gritting

Published 18 November 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Electric vehicles Maintenance of hoarding and fences Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries

Salt grit has been replaced with potassium acetate crystals on the deck. This is distributed using a hopper towed by an electric van (powered with 100% renewable energy). To enable this, council gritters stop spreading when they reach the bridge. The contractor uses MetDesk to receive their own weather alerts to know when they need to apply the crystals. Potassium...

Vacuum Lifting Revetment Unit

Published 19 September 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Modern methods of construction

This contractor has moved away from lifting eyes cast into units by developing vacuum lifting systems. This reduces potential for corrosion, benefits aesthetics and improves safety. Further development in the vacuum lifting system took place with the addition of hydraulic rams to allow the units to be picked from horizontal transport position and dropped to the required angle for installation....

Kobot Remote Cutting

Published 19 September 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDust Health risk assessments and monitoring Modern methods of construction

This contractor has purchased a cutting machine which uses remote application to measure and cut boards for the dry liners. This brings a reduction in wastage as the machine calculates the best way to cut a board reducing waste created from off-cuts. There is also a time saving as much less time is needed to measure and cut. Other benefits...

Clean Air Spray to Improve Air Quality

Published 19 September 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInvestigation for environmental events Protect the local environment Specialist input

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...

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Obtaining Corporate Donations and Funding for Charities
This contractor has developed a course that contains 9 modules and is designed to provide charities

+- Latest innovations

ERICA Boards Installed
ERICA boards help the contractor prevent energy wastage using a power monitoring and control
Passive Eel Pass
This contractor has implemented a passive eel pass that will ensure a consistent flow rate
Wheeled Container Lifter
This contractor installed a wheeled container mover that makes lifting and transporting cargo

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