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During the coronavirus pandemic, travel restrictions meant that cladding samples and mock ups that were built in the Netherlands could not be viewed in person by the project team. RealWear Headsets were then utilised to allow the team to track the progress of the samples and give a visual signoffs. The Headsets were also used to give virtual site walks…

To aid in getting the project team back on site safety during the coronavirus restrictions where feasible and allowed, they bought twenty folding bikes for the team to use. This allowed for the team to travel some or all of their journey to and from work by bike and therefore avoiding public transport which was more congested and presented more…

When sites in Ireland returned to work after the lockdown, there was a need to create eating and breakout areas where the site operatives could be socially distant from each other. This site created an outdoor space within the site compound to facilitate this. The site also installed heaters within the shelter to keep operatives warm during the colder months….

This contractor has introduced the use of PVC freezer flaps to control room temperature. To enable them to complete the flooring, rooms have to be at certain temperature, so instead of using 110V heaters, they are using PVC freezer flaps. Once works are completed, the freezer flaps can be relocated and reused on different areas, allowing them to use less…

The project team created an activity book for early years primary school children. The book included colouring, learning and reading activities pitched at ages 4-6 years old. The purpose was to help children learn and provide parents with an easy activity whilst children are off school during the pandemic. The book can be used for other purposes such as giveaways…

Changing cubicles donated from an old school which had become redundant due to the school being demolished are being used as changing areas in the welfare area for the site operatives. Due to Site Operating Procedures and the two metre social distancing rule it allows two operatives in the changing area at one time. These cubicles allow five operatives to…

To remain compliant with Site Operating Procedures, this project has used the Plasloc system due to its flexibility to construct around existing set ups and waste reduction capabilities. At a time where there is a focus on maintaining a clean and sterile environment, Plasloc PVC-U allows for easy clean and upkeep of welfare and office environments. The standard internal site…

The contractor has employed last planner and pull planning techniques to ensure coronavirus compliance can be achieved. With their subcontractor partners they concentrate on certain aspects of the contract programme and use last planner and pull planning techniques to ensure traffic, pedestrian and workforce movements around site ensure coronavirus compliance whilst allowing the team to adapt their focuses and programmes…

On all of this contractors sites they now have a Coronavirus Compliance Officer monitoring the day to day site activities and to ensure social distancing and all protocols are being maintained at all times. The Coronavirus Compliance Officer for each site are clearly identifiable onsite with a distinguishable high viz green vest, with Coronavirus Compliance Officer identifiable on the back….

This contractor has uses recycled site materials to create a unique outdoor space for operatives and staff to meet, eat and relax. The area, called a ‘Green Zone’, boosts the sustainability of the project and its creation supports social distancing by providing additional space. Fencing and tables were made with pallets, planters were built with left over shuttering ply, the…

On this project’s RC frame construction, they have implemented the use of safe distancing devices to enhance social distancing for the workforce on site. The devices themselves are on lanyards which operatives wear around their necks, in which they are set at 2 metres. If the operatives go within 2 metres of each other the device alarm triggers off which…

The contractor is working on a project consisting of a 14 storey office accommodation with a 2 storey basement. They excavated the 2 storey basement in spring 2019 and have since completed the steel frame work which the envelope and fit-out work are currently taking place. The basement consists of concrete floor slab and reinforced concrete walls with the LGF…

On this project they have set up weekly coronavirus Lateral flow testing for the entire project which is complete for the entire site of 450 people within 2 hours. The logistics, timing and management of the entire procedure is set up and managed by the contractor, with the actual test itself being carried out by an external provider using medically trained…

On this project, the contractor has introduced external disposable flip top coronavirus mask bins outside of the welfare units to the compound hoarding. This has been implemented to stop the workforce dispensing their old worn masks inside the canteens, drying rooms or offices as there is a need to isolate undetected infected germs within the workplace. The bins are always…

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding the potential relaxation of lockdown measures, the contractor thought it was prudent to remind the wider community of the existing guidelines surrounding social distancing to assist with meeting the target dates set out in the Government’s briefing. The contractors own two metre social distancing stickers have been displayed on the hoarding which runs along…