Bachy Soletanche
Excess Concrete Collection Vessels
Most excess concrete is disposed of in standard waste skips, lined with plastic sheeting. This contractor has developed vessels for collecting concrete that are tailor made for this and will not require using plastic sheeting, which is a waste product in itself. The vessels are also designed to prevent overfilling, which is an industry issue that affects the collection of...
Bespoke Carbon Reporting
This contractor has implemented an in-house carbon reporting system. Two baseline forecasts (conforming and alternate design baseline) are calculated for the project, which provides insight into the expected variation in CO2 throughout the project. Via a simple but effective digital tool, the site record the quantities of each carbon emitting source used on the project. All data is evidence based...
Enterprise Day for Small Local Businesses
This contractor hosted a health and wellbeing event for colleagues at the site inviting local businesses and practitioners to sell their goods and services. The event was attended by a variety of traders and staff at the site were also able to take advantage of a local reflexologist and masseuse. The idea behind then event was to raise economic aspirations...
Independent Cab Heaters
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...
Onsite Polymer Slurry Treatment and Disposal
For the construction of diaphragm walls, traditionally bentonite slurry is utilised to form a filter cake on the walls of trenches to support earth pressure. It is now becoming more common place for polymer to be used for the same application, this is due to its extended re-usability. However, the end disposal of this liquid still requires consideration. This contractor...
Exhaust After Treatment System for Larger Diesel Engines
The Vinci Environment Awards Grand Prize was awarded to a joint entry between Bachy Soletanche and Cybrand for the development, implementation and independent approval of an exhaust after treatment system for larger diesel engines fitted into their construction machinery (above 300kW). This solution features a retrofitted diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction system, which significantly reduces the engine emissions....
