Latest Innovations in Environment

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

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Showcasing a Zero Carbon Home

Published 27 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction
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As part of this contractors commitment towards decarbonisation of the construction industry, the staff on this site are leading on the construction of a temporary showcase zero carbon house as part of the COP26 conference which took place in Glasgow. The design construction of the building is supported by all the supply chain partners on the site, and also involves...
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Reducing Embodied Carbon in Footings

Published 27 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Environmental champion Investigation for environmental events
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The environmental champion on the site undertook a dissertation on embodied carbon as part of his quantity surveying degree. The dissertation included a focus group with a presentation which strived to determine the opinions and thoughts of the construction industry, a client representative for the project attended the focus group, this led to the environmental champion exploring embedded carbon with...
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Fuel Spill Digester

Published 27 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesSpill prevention
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This contractor has eliminated the need for sand by switching to a fuel spill digester to clear up fuel spills on the motorway. The fuel digester can be used to clean up all spills of volatile fuels such as petrol and diesel. It not only offers the safest and quickest way to deal with spills, but also cleans up waste...
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Smart Gate

Published 13 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Darren Ruane
CategoriesControlled access Green/renewable energy
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The team on this project wanted to address the potential risk of vehicles leaving works entrances and pulling onto the Strategic Road Network in an unsafe condition. Following previous collaborations between Kier Highways and Solar Gates UK, the organisations have developed a safety gate which addresses the hazards caused by load security, weight amd overhead services and obstructions. The solution...
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Eco Hybrid Lithium Welfare Cabin

Published 13 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Beth Miles
CategoriesConserve of energy
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On this project they received the new Eco Hybrid Lithium welfare cabin with increased lithium battery capacity. These mobile eco welfare units use smart Lithium Hybrid technology for silent green running, as well as a smart water system. The next generation units will also use rainwater harvesting to bolster the smart water system and telemetry to fully enable usage and diagnostics...
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Mass Barrier Movement

Published 13 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Beth Miles
CategoriesCarbon reduction
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On this project, operatives on site came up with a solution to moving mass barriers. The attachment is a 3m timber post that’s been modified to assist with moving of the mass barrier. It has two timber chocks firmly secured on either end to prevent any sliding and there is also a rotating wheel at the one end to make...
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Proplex Closed Loop Remanufacturing Scheme

Published 14 October 2021 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics
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The UK construction industry has one of the highest rates of waste, and as a manufacturer of plastic temporary protection materials this contractor is passionate about sustainability and changing the way people think within the industry and the wider economy. This contractor has invested in a state-of-the-art wash plant and recycling line. This enables them to collect used, contaminated materials...
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