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This contractor has become the first construction company in the UK and Europe to achieve WELL Equity which places a significant emphasis on the policies and practices that underpin the workplace culture. The initial push for pursuing the WELL Equity certification came from the site, whose project culture strongly supported this initiative This early adoption and support exemplify how integral…

This contractor has installed 3 hydroponic farm walls (189 plants) into the site office. They are using this as a benchmark on what will be in the final scheme by incorporating this into the site set up, by having access to what they are creating for the client. During this time, they have held fortnightly harvests of the produce which…

This contractor has implemented Biochar, which is a method of composting trees to use as fertiliser on the project. This is the first project to use Biochar and will have their own in-house equipment on site. The initiative is a way of using all felled trees to use on projects and help to reuse waste normally removed and disused To…

As the collection of water samples can be a difficult process, this contractor chose to have a full time PH and turbidity water monitor on site. The water monitor is a hybrid power system using photovoltaic panels with a propane generator in case of emergency. The entire site team have access to the online monitoring system which sends message alert…

Hello Lamp Post is an initiative that transforms everyday street objects, such as lamp posts, into interactive communication platforms. It allows people to engage with these objects by sending messages via text message or smartphone apps. Essentially, individuals can “converse” with objects like lamp posts, benches, or even fire hydrants by sending messages to designated numbers or scanning QR codes….

This contractor has implemented VERIFI, a digital-in-transit concrete monitoring system mounted on trucks. VERIFI monitors concrete consistency (slump and temperature) reducing the need for extensive presence of concrete technicians at site and laboratory testing. Site teams verify compliant concrete by consulting the VERIFI display upon delivery. Access to the app is granted solely to authorised personnel. The site supervisor now…

Utilising cleaning robots on construction sites minimises exposure to dust by automating cleaning tasks. These robots navigate through the site, sweeping and vacuuming dust and debris, thereby reducing the need for manual labour and mitigating health risks associated with dust exposure. This approach enhances worker safety, improves air quality, and increases efficiency in maintaining a clean work environment amidst ongoing…

Traditionally the new lane lines (particularly the rib lines & around junctions) would be set out on site by the engineering and surveying team. This would involve walking the line with setting out equipment and then stopping to bend down and spray out the point by hand. This presents a significant time and cost of resource to undertake these works,…

This contractor created a method to measure the effectiveness of living walls for biodiversity. This is important because insect rates are falling at an alarming rate with several studies reporting losses of 40%, the situation is critical and insects are vital for the functioning of our ecosystems. There are projects that will have introduced green walls and assumed that they…

This contractor has implemented a FHOSS type gate and barrier, which comes with the following benefits. Sustainability – Photovoltaic solar panel in place to ensure zero carbon emissions over a 10 year life cycle and 24/7 off-grid solar autonomy with no ground contamination. Safety – Fully compliant to BS EN 12345:2017 with force limitation and inbuilt green & red LED…