Latest Innovations in Environment

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

Solar Powered Automatic Boom Arm Barrier

Published 18 July 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Energy efficient plant and equipment

This contractor has implemented a FHOSS type gate and barrier, which comes with the following benefits. Sustainability – Photovoltaic solar panel in place to ensure zero carbon emissions over a 10 year life cycle and 24/7 off-grid solar autonomy with no ground contamination. Safety – Fully compliant to BS EN 12345:2017 with force limitation and inbuilt green & red LED...

Smart Site Set Up

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesMonitoring and recording of resource usage

Smart technology is becoming an integral part of this contractors fit-out delivery. They developed a user platform bespoke for their welfare facility so that data could be collected and measured against known standards or to set benchmarks for other sites. In the site office they are measuring energy usage of temporary power, vertical farm mock up, air quality including temperature,...

Testing VOC’s to Create Two UK Firsts

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesLower embodied carbon content materials Measurement and publication of targets and performance Specialist input

On this project, the client had the vision to produce the worlds healthiest workplace and to do that they need to push the boundaries of what is acceptable further than ever before. The contractor challenged their supply chain to see how they can achieve this whilst maintaining all heath and safety building control standards. They have two products that have...

Galvanised Corrosion Cleaning Product

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Consultation Specialist input

This contractor work with a specialist supplier to developed a solution that removed the white corrosion from the galvanised MEP first fix. The solution was to use a rock salt de-icer, rather than an ice melt chemical de-icer. This de-icer was used to de-ice the buffalo board to the southern gantry. The contractor and specialist contractor then undertook trials to...

Dissolvable Paper Towels

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Water saving measures

On site, there had been a problem with paper hand towels being flushed down the toilets. To avoid this problem from recurring, the site team decided to explore alternatives to traditional paper towels, they needed something that would not cause the same issues as they were having with the traditional paper towels commonly used on site. The site team did...

Augmented Reality Helmets

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction

An augmented reality helmet and associated software have been used by this contractor to view future and existing services in real time buildings. The augmented reality helmet helps to detect clashes and real onsite issues before they become an issue, this is great for the industry as a lot of clashes can be seen on models but some are still...

Premcrete Void Former

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction

A void former was required on this project under the concrete slab to prevent clay heave. Traditional void formers are made of polystyrene that are bulky and harmful to the environment. Therefore this contractor used the Premcrete Voidtek system which comes to site flatpacked and then raised on site, which gives an 87% reduction in deliveries, reducing carbon footprint and...

Semi-Automated Robot Drilling

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction

A semi-automated robot has been used to drill fixing holes on site. This initiative reduced the exposure to silica dust, eliminates potential HAVS, eliminates the need for work at height with power tools and improved accuracy and efficiency with more than 300 holes cut per day currently being achieved. This industry leading investment is being used as a pilot project...

Fliegl Trailer using Pushout Technology

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources Modern methods of construction

The transportation and delivery of asphalt is largely unknown and unquantified in terms of controlling quality. The processes involved in conventional tipper technology also bring increased costs, health and safety risks and carbon emissions. This contractor sought to improve this through the introduction of the Fliegl Trailer using Pushout Technology on this project. The unique horizontal pushout design mixes the...

Machine Dolly to Carry Steel Equipment

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Modern methods of construction

A robotic machine was used to carry steel from location to location to be used on site. This was controlled by an operative through a controlled carrying of steel beams from the delivery wagon to the point of installation. This machine will prevent the steel workers or any appropriate trades that may use it from heavy lifting and minimises the...

Robotic Gridline Machine

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Modern methods of construction

This contractor used a robotic gridline machine to draw out the gridlines on site. This robot connects to a GPS controller and when placed with the spray fitted in the machine will work away drawing out gridlines and giving the offset numbers also. The use of this robot meant that they did not have to wait for engineers to come...

PaperStone Countertops

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Circular economy Conserve of resources Lower embodied carbon content materials

PaperStone is a UK based material made of post-consumer recycled paper laminated with a petrofree resin. The material is rainforest alliance certified and has low embodied carbon value of just 28 kgCO2e per m2 compared to the 94 kgCO2e per m2 of Corian – the typical alternative to work surfaces. This represents a 70% reduction in embodied carbon and is...

Intellitag – Event Based Maintenance

Published 19 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Conserve of resources

In collaboration with National Highways and Highway Resource Solutions, this contractor introduced the Intellitag digital system to deliver a carbon-efficient solution while ensuring the safety of their workforce and road users. Using Intellitag helped eliminate the need for maintenance checks of temporary traffic management. The Intellitag digital device is fitted to signs or equipment using a mounting bracket. This immediately...

Pile Strain Monitoring

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConsultation Involvement Modern methods of construction Specialist input

The project team are involved in a joint venture, in an element of research to measure the load experienced in two of the largest piles on the project. The purpose of the research is to determine the load share between the pile and raft foundations, which can then be used to rationalise pile design on future projects in similar ground...

Lift Shaft Construction

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCommunication Modern methods of construction

The project team are working with the lift and concrete frame contractor to develop an innovative way of constructing the lift shaft to tighter, more onerous tolerances. The team have designed a steel frame which will be constructed at the base of the lift shaft and house six lasers pointing vertically up the shaft. The lasers are situated in key...

Return to previous page

+- Latest entries

Constructionarium
Constructionarium Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation offering a unique and immersive hands-on
March – Sleep
Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry
February – Monday Mornings
Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry
January – Dry January
Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry
Site Specific Designed Machine Bucket
The profile of the ground beams feature a difficult to achieve mitred slope into granular stone.

+- Latest innovations

Potassium Acetate Crystals for Gritting
Salt grit has been replaced with potassium acetate crystals on the deck. This is distributed using
Artifically Intelligent Vehicle Management and Telematics
Samsara is an artificial intelligence driven transport management initiative. This optimises
Total Health Surveillance
This contractor supported by Ayrshire Medical Services introduced cancer screening for staff with

What is the Hub?

The Hub features examples of construction industry best practice sourced from across the UK and Ireland. It can be used by anyone in the industry including site managers, contractors, suppliers and clients, who are looking to improve their standards of considerate construction.

The Hub is a Considerate Constructors Scheme initiative.

What is the Considerate Constructors Scheme?

The Scheme is a not-for-profit organisation founded by the construction industry to improve its image.

The Scheme monitors construction activity across the UK and Ireland, scoring registered sites, companies and suppliers against a Code of Considerate Practice.

© 2024 Best Practice Hub