Latest Innovations in Environment

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

Fibre Reinforced Plastic Bridge

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Modern methods of construction

In their efforts to reduce carbon on the project this contractor has researched various methods of bridge building and materials used. This has seen them now working with Janson Bridges to create a Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) bridge as the solution on the Tyn-y-Bryn project. Traditionally bridge construction consists of large amounts of concrete and steel which creates a large...

Biophilic Façade

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials Modern methods of construction

This project will be the first of it’s kind to have a Biophilic façade. It refers to the utilisation of live plant species and the creation of a ‘live’ environment cavity along the façade that could support the species. This cavity is designed to be a fully automated, irrigated, ventilated and climate controlled space. Two layers of glass (double skin)...

Offsite Manufacture of Timber Frame Panels

Published 10 October 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Modern methods of construction

This is a new method of construction that changes the way the industry build houses for conservation areas where a traditional brick finish is required. This building has been constructed using a Local Homes Eco200 timber panel combined with a Saint-Gobain brickslip system. This allows offsite manufacture of a finished panel to come to site on a truck, for erection...

Air Quality Footprinting

Published 8 September 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Monitoring and recording of resource usage

Typically, on a construction site the only monitoring of air quality is through a 24/7 monitor with the aim of warning the project of any spikes in poor local air quality. This contractor has been working with an Air Quality Consultant, supporting them to build specific calculator tools that businesses can use to footprint particulate matter (PM10 &PM2.5) and NOx...

Air Conditioning Cassette Lifter

Published 26 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Controls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

This contractor is using a new way of lifting air-conditioning cassettes into grid ceilings. The device is fitted to the drop rods which holds the cassette, followed by a wire and harness coming down which holds the unit. Lastly the operative attached their drill to the device to winch the unit up. This removes the need for large heavy genie...

Floating Platforms for Nesting Birds

Published 17 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Investigation for environmental events Planned planting and hard engineering to enhance the natural environment Protect the local environment Protection of existing natural habitat Specialist input

Whilst doing some preparation work in the dock, a moorhen nested on one of the floating platforms, therefore work was suspended until the chicks hatched and fledged from the nest. When they started to look at how they could support the wildlife in the dock, the contractor developed an idea to produce platforms that would encourage nesting and give the...

Material Passports

Published 3 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials Monitoring and recording of resource usage

A new method for carbon reduction in typically intensive new materials was implemented by this contractor, putting circular economy principles into practice. Materials Passports are digital documents that report everything you need to know about the building’s component parts to facilitate future re-use at a much-reduced carbon count. Taking waste from one project and using it as a resource for...

Fluid Transportation System

Published 28 June 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

This contractor incorporated a friction resistance fluid transportation system for the turning of a Tunnel boring machine (TBM). A Fluid transportation system was suitable for the applications of moving and turning the TBM from southbound tunnel to the Northbound tunnel eye. The Weight of the TBM was 2,100 ton and the fluid transportation system enabled the team to turn the...

Biodegradable Cable Ties

Published 2 June 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

This contractor has used biodegradable cable ties to further reduce the consumption of single use plastics onsite. These cable ties have been used in areas such as exclusion zones and in their debris netting on the scaffold. This has been particularly useful as cable ties are often disposed of in general waste which is often then converted to landfill. In...

Dobydo Robotic Arm

Published 18 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Modern methods of construction

This contractor is the first in the county to use a robotic arm to perform work in the high-risk environments around the segment stacks and lift. A robotic arm performs two tasks when preparing the segments for ring building. Dobydo is the name given to the part of the robot that screws in the segment dowels and fittings. Krokodyl is...

Clay Blocks from Bulk Dig

Published 18 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources

The project has reused the clay that has been removed from this site bulk dig to create the basement and have made clay blocks that conform to building regulations and have been structurally tested to suit the building requirements. This method has not been used to this scale in the UK and the first to be used in a commercial...

Ampd Enertainer Batteries for Tower Cranes

Published 18 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

This contractor hired three Ampd Enertainer batteries, to power three tower cranes. These batteries were initially trialled in Hong Kong and Singapore. Following their success, they came to the Olympia Redevelopment as the first deployment in Europe. To date they have saved over 19t of carbon, and are estimated to save 192t of carbon in one year. They are 32x...

Measurable Energy Power Sockets

Published 13 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy

The welfare setup has been fitted with measurable energy sockets and fuse spurs for all power outlets. Measurable Energy equips facilities managers, building owners and occupants with real-time energy and GHG emissions monitoring, automated controls and data driven actions to avoid unnecessary carbon emissions and reduce costs. The smart sockets with machine learning capabilities eliminate small power wastage by reducing...

Electric Bondcoat Sprayer

Published 13 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

A new electric road marker vehicle has bee used on the project, this new technology hasn’t been used on a site in the UK before. The vehicle reduces carbon emissions, as it takes less energy to heat material for operations as the material is sprayed at 75 degrees instead of 180 degrees for joint sealing. This Zero Emission Sprayer will...

XCarb Renewably Produced and Recycled Steel

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials

The contractor is using the lowest embodied carbon structural steel product available and is the first project in UK to use this. The steel comes with a cost uplift over other rolled steel sections. Wider uptake of this will help to significantly reduce the embodied carbon impacts of the built environment. To find out more, click the link below.

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