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Site Energy Monitoring

Published 30 June 2016 | Written by James Low
CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources Inspection Monitoring and recording of resource usage

Mace’s project are using an engaging and simple to use online energy monitoring system to better manage site energy and water consumption, and contribute to reducing carbon emissions. Sub-meters have been installed across the site to improve awareness of the site equipment and zones, such as tower cranes, lighting zones and office accommodation. The system has already enabled one project…


Carbon Offsetting through the Carbon Neutral Company

Published 9 December 2015 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon offsetting

Carbon emissions should be monitored and reduced to help minimise pollution and protect the environment. Carbon offsetting is the reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gasses made in order to compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere. Many construction companies have carbon offset their works with projects overseas which will save carbon emissions equivalent to those that they emit. Willmott…


Electric Van for the Survey Team

Published 20 October 2015 | Written by Monika De Kock
CategoriesCarbon reduction Electric vehicles

During the month of May the Bermondsey Survey team took delivery of a Renault Kangoo Electric Van. The van, which charges off a standard plug socket, has been a great tool in helping to reduce the team’s emissions and costs, as well as offering a greener mode of transport for all of the other travelling team members. The financial benefit against…


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