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This contractor has used a dredger powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Making this choice provides a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional marine gas oil (MGO), with emissions significantly reduced. There was a saving of up to 20% for CO2, up to 85% for NO2, and virtually eliminating SO2 and particulate matter. This supported compliance with strict environmental regulations…

Traditional tyres are vulnerable to punctures which then leads to frequent replacements. Therefore this contractor made the decision to use telehandlers with gel tyres which drastically reduce this risk and prevent unnecessary disposal of damaged tyres. Fewer replacements mean fewer manufacturing and transport emissions associated with tyre production and delivery. This results in a measurable reduction in carbon footprint.

This contractor has used modular temporary bracing systems that are fully reusable and adaptable for most structures, significantly reducing the tonnage of steel work required. This modularisation system enhances sustainability, safety, and efficiency. The standard design saves bespoke details and fabrication requirements, allowing standard attachments to suit various projects with different frame sizes, geometry and connection types. It also removes…

This contractor designed, manufactured and install a prefabricated unitised facade to encapsulate the envelope. The prefabricated precast concrete facade panels were produced off site, then they coordinated the design with another subcontractor who installed curtain walling and glazing off site. The panels arrived on site completed and ready for install, before being lifted into position. This method reduced waste onsite…

This contractor is using an electrically controlled, compound heater (Epot) which has been designed for the melting and heating of modern bituminised rubber compounds (hot-melt) used in structural roofing and waterproofing installations. With fast heat up and melting times, and controllable, user-friendly features the Epot avoids the safety and quality control issues arising from the use of gas fired pots….

Collaborating with one of their suppliers, this contractor has developed a solution to the packaging waste being produced on construction projects. Ecopak is a modular system comprising inner and outer polypropylene packaging that can be reused multiple times, allowing for the packaging of mixed types of lighting product and comes with GPS tagging so products can be tracked digitally following…

Fuel consumption savings of up to 7.59% have been verified in a three-month series of trials with trucks owned by the demolition contractor using the product SulNOx Eco Diesel Conditioner. Following these results, this has now rolled out to 100% of the fleet. Based on 2024 fuel consumption data from the Jigsaw Fuel Management System and UK Government conversion factors,…

This contractor collaborated with their supply chain with the aim of reducing their carbon footprint. They engaged with Lowie Bricks UK, who have developed a hybrid brick that significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional clay-fired bricks. Unlike traditional bricks, which are kiln-fired at temperatures exceeding 1200°C and produce 33.36 kgCO², Lowie Hybrid bricks are manufactured using a vibropress process,…

On this project, the contractor installed 136 Solar Panels to the cabin roof at Woolwich by Acute Hoarding for powering the site accommodation. They have used the Enphase App to digitally track energy production and consumption live data. In one month 48% of the site welfare was powered by PV Panels, creating 17,200kWh of energy. This data is published monthly…

Site Energy Efficiency Dashboard (SEED) centralises and displays available digital real-time performance data related to the efficiency of three main asset groups: plant, fleet and compound generators with the aim of reducing Scope 1 carbon emissions, reducing costs and driving efficiencies. Data is taken from JCB Live Link (plant), Masternaut (fleet), Victron (generators), including assets that are owned, contract hired…

This contractor for the office façade mullions and transoms are made from a new Shuco product, their Ultra-Low Carbon Aluminium. The aluminium boasts at least 75% post consumer recycled material, with a carbon intensity of less that 2.27kgCO2e/kg. Its use has saved over 100 tonnes of carbon emissions on the project. Use of this material could assist the wider industry…

To minimise the use of trailing leads on site, this contractor is using rechargeable transformers across the site for temporary electrics. Operatives can easily transport the lightweight transformers to their workstations for the day. These transformers can take 10,000 recharges in a life time with 1 charge and discharge per day. This product is energy saving, using electricity smarter whilst…

This contractor is using a market first lower embodied carbon raised access floor tile. Each tile has a minimum of 86% recycled material, as well as low carbon steel produced in an electric arc furnace. This means that each tile’s environmental impact is -3.04kgCO2e. On this project alone using these tiles has saved 420 tonnes of carbon emissions. Wider use…

Initially this contractor was required to uplift the existing 3G pitch and shock pad and this material was due to be transported to landfill. Because this had to be taken to a certain landfill site they enquired about alternative means of disposal/reuse, receiving very little feedback on alternatives. They worked with the supply chain and approached clients with a proposal….

This contractor is making their own concrete on site. This is a saving of over 92 miles in ready-mix transport every week. They are also reducing concrete waste by only creating what is required – saving 4 cubic metres of wasted concrete per week. The equivalent of over 1.5 tonnes of embodied Co2 every week, or 25 tonnes for the…