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SlurrySep Concrete Washout

Published 6 November 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesPlans to prevent pollution Prevention of surface water run-off

SlurrySep is a line of reactive separating agents composed of minerals, pH adjusting components, and polymers. They are specially blended high efficiency formulas designed to remove high levels of suspended solids from wastewaters leaving clean water for compliant discharge or reuse. Remaining sludge is non-leachable and will pass Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). This is a cost-effective waste treatment process…


Independent Cab Heaters

Published 6 November 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of resources Corrective action addressing waste

A cab heater has been installed to use during colder periods to reduce fuel consumption. The independent cab heaters mean that engines in the machines do not have to be on which then reduces idling times. Reduction on fuel is an important issue not just within construction but globally. This is a cost efficient way of managing the current crisis…


Fibre Reinforced Plastic Bridge

Published 6 November 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Modern methods of construction

In their efforts to reduce carbon on the project this contractor has researched various methods of bridge building and materials used. This has seen them now working with Janson Bridges to create a Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) bridge as the solution on the Tyn-y-Bryn project. Traditionally bridge construction consists of large amounts of concrete and steel which creates a large…


Biophilic Façade

Published 6 November 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials Modern methods of construction

This project will be the first of it’s kind to have a Biophilic façade. It refers to the utilisation of live plant species and the creation of a ‘live’ environment cavity along the façade that could support the species. This cavity is designed to be a fully automated, irrigated, ventilated and climate controlled space. Two layers of glass (double skin)…


Adamson Warning Bag

Published 6 November 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices Safety signage Sharing of safety alerts

The Adamson 1 requires very little maintenance as it is made out of a lightweight blue material in the shape of a saddle bag that can be draped over an existing or temporary barrier. The bag is designed with a pocket either side to place a sandbag in, ensuring that the bag cannot be knocked out of place. This can…


Offsite Manufacture of Timber Frame Panels

Published 10 October 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Modern methods of construction

This is a new method of construction that changes the way the industry build houses for conservation areas where a traditional brick finish is required. This building has been constructed using a Local Homes Eco200 timber panel combined with a Saint-Gobain brickslip system. This allows offsite manufacture of a finished panel to come to site on a truck, for erection…


Lifting Accessory for Levelling Loads

Published 10 October 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Inspection and assurance

This contractor is using a lifting attachment that uses both new and tried and tested technology, levels loads effectively and safely with high precision. The attachment can handle both light and heavy objects, ranging from 0 kg up to 20 tonnes. For this normally a snatch block would be needed but with this attachment the operative can release the chain-wheel…


Construction Academy for Prison Residents

Published 10 October 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Promoting construction as a career choice

A Construction Academy has been set up within a prison whereby the contractor in partnership with the local College to teach, monitor and assess upon completion various trades, building a small house with 6 custodial residents over a 12 week period. The aim of this initiative is to: Roll out a continued program 3-4 times a year Provide people in…


Air Quality Footprinting

Published 8 September 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Monitoring and recording of resource usage

Typically, on a construction site the only monitoring of air quality is through a 24/7 monitor with the aim of warning the project of any spikes in poor local air quality. This contractor has been working with an Air Quality Consultant, supporting them to build specific calculator tools that businesses can use to footprint particulate matter (PM10 &PM2.5) and NOx…


Safety At Plant People Interface

Published 8 September 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Inspection and assurance Risk assessments

This contractor has implemented a system that works through a 360-degree multi camera that detects the human form and communicates visually and audibly to the plant operator. As well as alerts inside the cab, a klaxon sound warns people, all detections are collected (subject to the relevant GDPR compliance) and displayed on a web-based portal for analysis and meetings are…


Smart Hoist

Published 8 September 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Incident investigation Inspection and assurance

Smart Hoist is a software that has been retrofitted to this contractors hoists. It involves an artificial intelligence camera, two sets of wireless screens inside and outside the hoist car and an intelligent wireless call system. The system is designed to bring three main benefits: Improves safety on site e.g. PPE recognition, wind alerts, cctv inside hoist Improves efficiency of…


Air Conditioning Cassette Lifter

Published 26 July 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Controls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

This contractor is using a new way of lifting air-conditioning cassettes into grid ceilings. The device is fitted to the drop rods which holds the cassette, followed by a wire and harness coming down which holds the unit. Lastly the operative attached their drill to the device to winch the unit up. This removes the need for large heavy genie…


Door Installation Using Door Stud

Published 25 July 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Lessons learned Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

During the installation of heavy fire doors on site, the carpentry contractor is using a door installation tool. Usually, fitting front entrance doors is a two man operation as the doors can weigh 100kg. They enticed the carpenters to use a new product they found called the Door Stud. The door sits on the tool which allows one operative to…


System to Provide Real Time Temperature and Strength Gain Notifications in Poured Concrete

Published 18 July 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesInspection and assurance

Traditionally, when forming RC slabs on an RC frame, site can not issue a permit to strike the formwork until cube results have been returned, however the lab may not always have cubes crushed/results available. Converge DNA is a system that gives real-time concrete curing data and accurate AI predictions. Embeddable wireless sensors are cast into the slab, providing live…


Floating Platforms for Nesting Birds

Published 17 July 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Investigation for environmental events Planned planting and hard engineering to enhance the natural environment Protect the local environment Protection of existing natural habitat Specialist input

Whilst doing some preparation work in the dock, a moorhen nested on one of the floating platforms, therefore work was suspended until the chicks hatched and fledged from the nest. When they started to look at how they could support the wildlife in the dock, the contractor developed an idea to produce platforms that would encourage nesting and give the…


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