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Washbox System

Published 2 September 2022 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesWater saving measures

This contractor has established a washbox equipment wash station which has its own water supply, which goes through five filter bags to remove waste and ensure that waste water is cleaned for reuse by site workers to safely and quickly clean their tools. This eliminates the need to use fresh water and prevents harmful products and chemicals being leaked into…


Utilising Tekla Model and Augmented Reality for Bridge Installation and Tensioning

Published 2 September 2022 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesModern methods of construction

Complex large scale projects inevitably present a wide range of challenges. The Tekla model was used extensively on this bridge prohect throughout in internal and external design meetings, critical in the design process. SH Structures uploaded the model as an IFC file, which allowed them to pick any point on the model and compare it to the surveyed position. The…


Herpetosure Ecological Newt Fencing

Published 2 September 2022 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCircular economy Identification of flora, fauna and natural resources Protection of existing natural habitat

Herpetosure is an ecological newt fencing system made from recycled material and is 100% recyclable. This has been designed so that when beyond repair, fencing can be sent to the manufacturer where it is recycled and used to make new fencing. Traditional ecological, newt fencing, usually made from timber and polythene, is susceptible to damage and cannot easily be reused…


Beehives and Community Design

Published 2 September 2022 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCommunity engagement Engage with community facilities Identification of flora, fauna and natural resources Schools and nurseries

This contractor engaged the local youth club through a science club they delivered to design labels for the honey produced by the beehives located on the roof of the project office. The 40 thousand bees on site produced over 70 jars of honey. The children were given jars of the honey with the winning design on them. This is part…


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