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This contractor is using hydrogen and electric Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP). This equipment was hired from Speedy and can be charged from mains power, but its battery lasts for the full duration of use without needing hydrogen. As a result, zero emissions were produced during its operation. The MEWP combines the benefits of hydrogen and electric power to create…

This contractor has started using a new version of a dust cube on site to help purify the air within the building. Although the dust cubes do no negate the need to wear an FFP3 mask when carrying out tasks that produce dust they do help to pull the dust out of suspension in the air meaning that the risk…

A bespoke water misting system has been attached to the conveyor belt on this project. The misting controls the dust from waste materials prior to loading into tippers. This new piece of equipment was sourced from the supplier which has a purpose built mist suppression system – this has been designed to thoroughly wet the load prior to delivery in…

This contractor has refined their demolition methodology to enhance environmental sustainability, reduce neighbourhood disruption, and minimise waste. To do this, instead of removing entire foundations, they now core holes through pre-existing foundations and employed Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piling through these core holes. This approach minimises disruption to neighbours and reduces noise and vibration. Traditional foundation removal is typically noisy…

On this project there are two site compounds which were initially run using diesel generators. The diesel was switched to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as it was more sustainable and produced less emissions. However, the cost of HVO has increased and the emissions are comparable to white diesel when comparing well to wheel. The diesel powered generators were not running…

Utilising cleaning robots on construction sites minimises exposure to dust by automating cleaning tasks. These robots navigate through the site, sweeping and vacuuming dust and debris, thereby reducing the need for manual labour and mitigating health risks associated with dust exposure. This approach enhances worker safety, improves air quality, and increases efficiency in maintaining a clean work environment amidst ongoing…

This contractor used an all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer on their project, helping them significantly on their path to net zero construction. The mixer, created in partnership with Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet, is the first of its kind to operate anywhere in the UK with zero tailpipe emissions. This mixer has the same average capacity as a conventional diesel vehicle,…

This contractor has made use of a dust extraction tool for use when mixing filler for drywall tape and jointing, the attachment is called the “Wale Tale”. This eliminates dust at source for the user when accompanied with an M class vacuum, as well as reducing the need for a face mask when mixing and prevents inhalation of building dust…

The Area East team have implemented an initiative to align with producing a low carbon product, the electric piling rig. This uses less energy compared to the traditional model rig, however, is just as powerful. The rig is the only one of its kind in the UK and the only rig in the world to be connected to mains electricity….

This project used heat induction as an alternative to traditional grit blasting to remove existing intumescent paint from the structural steel frame. This method uses heat induction technology, similar to a heat induction hob, to break the chemical bonds between the intumescent paint and the steelwork, allowing it to be manually scraped off with minimal effort. The benefits of this…

This site is extremely congested with the new building being constructed within metres of occupied student accommodation and also residential properties. A newly imported from America hybrid/electrically powered crawler crane was found to overcome noise and pollution issues. The diesel engine only being needed at start up then all jib operations are electrically powered. More normal self erecting electrically powered…

Although the extraction unit is an existing system used within the pharmaceutical industry, this contractor has adapted the system as a way to aid dismantling and de-gassing of gas holders. The unit can change 50,000 cubic metres of air per hour. It is a sealed unit so no risk of gas escape or ignition. This has an Activated Carbon Deep…

This contractor is using fixings pre-cast into the concrete slabs which minimises the need to drill the slab to create supports for the services modules. This therefore reduces the need to work at height and almost completely eliminates drilling and the dust it produces. This in turn creates a healthier and safer site to work on.

Climate change, air quality, safety and a healthy economy are at the top of the Mayor of London’s agenda and keeping London moving sustainably is the aim. Transport policies have a focus on modal shift which includes; electric fleet growth, increased use of public transport and encouraging more and safer walking and cycling will help us achieve the targets that…

With more visitors and local authority clients coming to this project it is important that they ensure we cater for all with accessible parking, meeting rooms and toilets. Additionally with the increase of electric and hybrid vehicles, they now offer a free ‘top up’ for visitors car while they are at the project.