Latest Innovations in Environment

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

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Setting Out Directly From 3D Model

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of resources Modern methods of construction
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On this project they have started implementing setting out directly from 3D models, as opposed to 2D paper drawings. They have altered their setting out workflow to allow for 3D models to be incorporated into the setting out process. The 3D files are imported directly into the setting out instrument, so points and lines are extracted directly from the model...
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Mapping Project Specific Environmental Constraints Using QGIS

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Identify potential natural environment detriment Provide updates regarding plan delivery and benefits
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Locations of invasive plants, ground investigation boreholes, bat and doormouse boxes, underground services, site boundary, archaeological features are shown on a map which can be included in a RAMS so that the workforce can see the locations of sensitive areas in relation to their work area. Furthermore, the map can be downloaded into QField and uploaded onto a tablet which...
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Lightweight Universal Formwork

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesModern methods of construction
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Lightweight Universal Formwork was used for forming walls, slabs, columns and foundations. Polymer-coated fibres are the source material for the production of the material components. The product is particularly useful for smaller sites and sites that have low-noise requirements – as this does not require hammering when assembling. Despite the material being extremely light , it has a high load-bearing...
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Eliminating Health and Safety Risk when Performing Localised Concrete Pours

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of resources Corrective action addressing waste
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To support the building infrastructure it is necessary to build a drainage system using concrete. The drainage covers require a surrounding concrete support structure and the volume required for each is relatively small at c.1m3. Access to the drain cover locations is over unmade ground and this presents ergonomic manual handling challenges. The team identified a proprietary concrete bucket that...
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Onsite Polymer Slurry Treatment and Disposal

Published 9 January 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of resources
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For the construction of diaphragm walls, traditionally bentonite slurry is utilised to form a filter cake on the walls of trenches to support earth pressure. It is now becoming more common place for polymer to be used for the same application, this is due to its extended re-usability. However, the end disposal of this liquid still requires consideration. This contractor...
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Asbestos Recycling Scheme

Published 9 January 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConsultation Protect the local environment Specialist input
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This regeneration brownfield project required the demolition of several industrial units, this led us the contractor look into how they recycle materials such as the sheet asbestos product on the roofs. Recycling demolition asbestos is a new idea and this site was the first in the United Kingdom to use use this process. Using this method required meticulous planning to...
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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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