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Early Doors Agreement

Published 29 August 2017 | Written by Michael Barratt MBE
CategoriesCycle safety Delivery timings Pedestrian safety

Asking HGV drivers to arrive at site exactly at 8am to begin loading/unloading is challenging especially on heavily congested roads. Not only does this cause driver stress but can result in unwanted behaviours. Often drivers’ set off and arrive early to avoid peak traffic. HGVs are frequently observed being parked outside site gates, on residential or main roads, on footways…


Hybrid Concrete Truck Emission Reductions

Published 17 August 2017 | Written by CWCL Sustainability Team
CategoriesEnergy efficient plant and equipment

It is important to recognise that a site’s environmental impact goes well beyond the site boundary. A significant environmental impact of construction is in the production of the materials used, but it is also important to consider the impact of their transportation at both a local and wider level. Although concrete batching plants are often in reasonably close proximity to…


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