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Manufacturing SFS Panels Offsite

Published 18 November 2025 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of resources Lower embodied carbon content materials Modern methods of construction

In partnership with Net Zero Facades, this contractor developed an offsite method for manufacturing SFS panels, arriving fully assembled with boarding, windows, insulation, brackets, and rails. This controlled factory process improves safety, reduces waste, and ensures precision. Onsite waste and skip exchanges are significantly reduced, along with fewer material deliveries. This initiative supports environmental targets and improves efficiency and marks a…


Data Driven Social Value for Local Impact

Published 18 November 2025 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCommunity engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved

To enhance the effectiveness and relevance of their social value strategy, this contractor adopted the YemeTech software tool. This innovative platform uses local demographic data, including metrics on multiple deprivation, education levels, and community assets, to generate a Social Fulfilment Score. This score helps identify which types of social value initiatives would have the greatest impact in a specific area….


Aero Barrier Sealant

Published 18 November 2025 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Not over ordering of materials Protect the local environment Secondary containment

This contractor is using a safe and non-toxic waterborne acrylic sealant, which is used in conjunction with an air sealing system. This pressurises the building or apartment and sprays the sealant before injecting the precise level of sealant mist into the apartments. The particles are automatically drawn to each leak and will completely seal it leaving no VOC or gases….


Electric Remote Controlled Articulated Trailer Mover

Published 17 November 2025 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Electric vehicles Energy efficient plant and equipment

On this project they had a number of trailers on site as part of an expansive logistics operation whereby a number of HGV trailers were delivered to the project simultaneously from overseas process teams and vendors. Working in partnership with the clients logistics team they reviewed options to manage a large quantity of HGV trailers. The team procured smart technology…


Biogenic Binder in Microsurfacing

Published 17 November 2025 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials

With their partners at Hertfordshire County Council, this contractor has introduced a new biogenic binder for their Microsurfacing works. This is made using tree-based materials that lock in carbon, not emit it and has resulted in a 30% reduction in carbon footprint with no compromise on performance. This small change has built the same road with smarter materials which has…


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