Latest Innovations in Environment

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

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...

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...

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This contractor installed a wheeled container mover that makes lifting and transporting cargo

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