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HP Siteprint

Published 17 January 2024 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources

This contractor is using HP Siteprint as a new way of setting out on site. The robotic printer is connected to a station and controlled with a tablet and can set out lines on the floor plate including gridlines and internal walls. This can be controlled and monitored by one person, therefore reducing the labour required and the physical strain…

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Solar Powered Compound

Published 3 December 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment Green/renewable energy

The contractor implemented a solar powered compound with supplier which has led to a carbon reduction of 1tCO2e per week throughout the trial. This was considered so successful that they have maintained the use post-trial and will be implementing solar power where possible in the future in combination with other energy sources such as Hydrogen. The contractor helped to design…

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Lifting Prefabricated Modules

Published 3 December 2023 | Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

A novel way to lift prefabricated modules into place was designed, which reduces the risk of the activity, makes it possible to set down heavy equipment in confined spaces and avoids the need for extensive temporary works. The initiative includes a C-shaped lifting hook fitted with an equalizer on top. The equalizer keeps the load completely leveled while lifting, while…

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  • Total Health Surveillance

    This contractor supported by Ayrshire Medical Services introduced cancer screening for staff with

  • Live Dig Radar

    Every time a hole is dug it caries risk in terms of causing damage or injury and there are 60,000

  • Vacuum Lifting Revetment Unit

    This contractor has moved away from lifting eyes cast into units by developing vacuum lifting

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