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A rapidly deployable, transportable wind turbine was developed by Murcott Energy, in conjunction with Network Rail and South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA). This device aims to offer renewable energy to remote railway worksites that otherwise would have typically relied on diesel generators for power. The Murb Wind Turbine is currently being trialled at their site at Old Oak Common. The…

This project has the potential to cause a lot of dust, to mitigate this, the contractor has implemented Hazpods across site, opposed to the standard air filtration units. This is due to the system being able to clear more air faster, making the work area clear of dust quicker. As they progress with the stone alterations to the external of…

Description and Overview CSJV are achieving best practice by using low emission rating machines on site. The site had over 30 Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) at the latter end of 2013 due to an extensive programme of works which included the reinstatement of Eastbourne Terrace, excavation of the box and utilities works. Because of this programme, new plant were…

Using modern and innovative equipment can improve sustainable procurement. It is therefore important to be aware what alternative working methods of equipment could be most effectively used for the job. This doesn’t just mean productivity, but also other benefits such as environmental impact, health, safety and cost saving. The example below shows how one site achieved this: The contractor has…

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…

As part of the dust management strategy by the Como team undertaking a Cat B fit-out of a central London commercial office space, an air scrubber was used to remove dust and unwelcome particulate matter on site. The air scrubber is positioned in the middle of an enclosed area without any ducting attached. The air is then drawn through its…

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…

Mace have installed hydrogen fuel cell powered CCTV Smart Towers on one of our sites. The Smart Towers have allowed us to eliminate impact on air pollution, carbon and noise compared to the traditional diesel powered plant. The omission of diesel means that we’re also able to relocate and move the CCTV across the site without impacting on the protection…

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,…

The Royal Albert Hall project is utilising an electric concrete pump on site to help minimise environmental impacts. The pump uses a rotating screw to pump the concrete down the lines as opposed to a traditional piston pump which can be noisy. The pump not only reduces carbon emissions compared with traditional alternatives, it also improves the air quality of…

The Northern Line Extension project involves the construction of two brand new underground stations (Nine Elms and Battersea), two ventilation shafts (Kennington) and two 3km long tunnels that extend the existing Northern Line out to Battersea. Constructing this generates a huge amount of excavated material, which FLO were challenged to find a beneficial reuse for. It was clear early on…