Latest Innovations in Environment

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

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...

Battery Operated Rebar Cutter

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

This contractor have purchased a battery operated rebar cutter that eliminates the use of a petrol powered saw. By using this item it eliminates any hot works, when using a petrol saw it produces fumes and requires storage of flammables and any vibration associated hazards. There are also significant health and safety benefits for operatives on sites using this tool.

Robotic Cutter

Published 5 March 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDust Modern methods of construction Noise

This project is using a robotic cutter called Cut’n Move. This has been created to free pavers from the tedious and straining work of tile cutting. Working in sync with a conventional paving process, it automates the cutting process and triples the productivity. The whole system is operated through an easy-to-use tablet interface with a fleet manager software that allows...

Modular Integrated Plumbing System

Published 5 March 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction Prefabrication

During the early design and construction planning phases, the concourse toilet areas were identified as congested multi trade service zones requiring architectural finishes. A product based installation required investigation as a solution to help reduce the associated risks with multiple trades in these areas whilst reducing construction based activities, to seek efficiencies and programme improvements based on their standard DfMA...

Using Trained Dogs to Detect Japanese Knotweed

Published 15 February 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesIdentify potential natural environment detriment Protect the local environment Protection of existing natural habitat Removal of invasive species

On this project they have found several areas where invasive plants particularly Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam is developing. As it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), to allow these species to spread in the wild, they want to do everything they can to prevent any spread at all. In their efforts to prevent...

Component Tracking

Published 15 February 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesMaterials management Monitoring and recording of resource usage

This project comprises of over 14,000 structural components, the basic concept of component tracking is to monitor, communicate and record the progress of every single one of these pieces through the supply chain, from design to manufacture, installation and handover on site. The purpose is to create a single source of information for monitoring the value-add process through the supply...

Hydrogen Powered Excavator

Published 29 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment Green/renewable energy

The project team team have investigated and implemented the use of hydrogen powered plant, specifically JCB’s new hydrogen combustion forklifts. Hydrogen is zero carbon at point of consumption, meaning it will dramatically reduce site based emissions that normally come from diesel. This will enable sites to dispense with diesel or electric powered forklifts which emit high carbon emissions.

HP Siteprint

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources

This contractor is using HP Siteprint as a new way of setting out on site. The robotic printer is connected to a station and controlled with a tablet and can set out lines on the floor plate including gridlines and internal walls. This can be controlled and monitored by one person, therefore reducing the labour required and the physical strain...

Utilising Heaters to Optimise Concrete Mixes in Cold Weather

Published 15 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials

During winter when the weather is colder, you need to pour with a concrete with higher carbon content as this will allow it to cure correctly. By using heaters on slabs, this has allowed them to optimise concrete mixes. The goal is to be able to pour slabs using the summer mixes all year, therefore offering a carbon saving of...

EcoNet Power Management System

Published 4 December 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

EcoNet is a cloud based energy and power management system which controls energy demand between the welfare facilities and the site generator. Using sensors throughout the cabins, the wireless system monitors energy demand in real-time and a receiver sits inside each cabin to isolate circuits and turn off equipment as and when required. By controlling and reducing the baseline energy...

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