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Exoskeleton to Reduce Worker Fatigue

Published 22 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesHealth risk assessments and monitoring

The site team have been using an exoskeleton suit which helps with fatigue when it comes to overhead working and transfers the strain from the operative’s neck and shoulders down to their hips. Musculoskeletal disorders are commonplace in construction and with the introduction of this item, it’s an issue that no longer needs to be considered a by-product of working...

EcoNet Z-Lynk Power System

Published 8 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Sam Russell

CategoriesConserve of energy

On this project they have made use of the EcoNet ‘Z-Lynk’ generator system comprising two generators instead of one to reduce site accommodation fuel use. The system reduces peak power demand and saves out of hours energy consumption on heating and hot water. For a typical 10 cabin set-up, the site can run off a 40 kVA generator set up...

Polystyrene Formers Used in the Core of a Pumping Chamber

Published 26 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Nicky Paine

CategoriesModern methods of construction Protect the local environment

On this project, the changing climate and age have necessitated replacing the existing pumping station, thereby minimising flood risk to 1,500 residents, 500 businesses and 9,700 hectares in the local area. The pumping station will house 4 eel-friendly water pumps. This will enable it to pump 1.4 billion litres daily – put into context, 1 pump could empty an Olympic...

Project Progress Updates in British Sign Language

Published 11 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesRegular updates of progress

Ensuring that you can update as many people as possible about your project is necessary to engage with the public. Progress updates have been produced in British Sign Language and audio formats and distributed by the Leeds Society for the Deaf and Blind. Feedback from the Leeds Society is positive testimony to how well the initiative has been received.

Virtual Delivery Directions via QR Code

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Duncan Gardner

CategoriesControlled access English not as first language support

The team at the IRR & BioQuarter Enabling infrastructure project in Edinburgh identified a need to provide clear instructions to delivery drivers arriving to site. As the site is adjacent to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and sits on the emergency access route for ambulances reaching the A&E department, it is of vital importance to ensure that deliveries can quickly and efficiently...

Sureground System used on Haul Routes

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources

The contractor has utilised the Sureground system as an alternative to stone on haul routes developed in the site. The team at have worked in conjunction with Soil Science Ltd to identify a sustainable alternative that would eliminate the need to import large quantities of aggregate to the site and reduce the size of the storage area required. The Sureground...

Prefabricated Joint Bays

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesPrefabrication

Work on site has included the utilisation of prefabricated joint bays which can be simply delivered to site and lifted into position. The prefabricated units remove the need for temporary works and benefits include the speeding up of site installation, reduction of on-site construction, a reduced number of vehicle movements, improvement of quality of installation due to production in factory...

Pile Desilting System

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesSpill prevention

Background Balfour Beatty are contracted by Doncaster Council to replace and extend the existing rail bridge BKS 66 to allow for expansion of the highway underneath to a duel carriageway including footpaths and cycleways Scope The main scope for the project comprises replacement of a pre-existing rail bridge spanning the A18 using a combination of piling methods & innovative design....

Envirohorn Drain Filters

Published 19 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Charles Stotesbury

CategoriesSpill prevention

Road gulleys are a fairly innocuous item in the road and most people do not realise that they are there. But as part of the new road alignment at East Wick & Sweetwater SIW the project team took part of the existing road network and therefore surface drainage into the site area, due to this there was a possibility of...

Promotion for National Inclusion Week

Published 12 October 2020 | No comments
Written by John Cairns

CategoriesEDI/FIR training

As part of promotion for National Inclusion Week during the week of 28 September 2020, Balfour Beatty published a video to share staff views on what inclusion means to them. This helps to raise awareness of inclusion and diversity within the workplace and the role we all play in creating an inclusive culture. Watch the video below.

Culvert Detail Allowing Fish to Swim Upstream

Published 12 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Landscaping Protect the local environment

Amongst the many different types of obstructions that occur in watercourses, culverts represent the most difficult structures through which to allow upstream passage of migrating fish and eels. Whereas natural waterfalls and weirs can be easily engineered with a sequence of open pools allowing fish to jump between the pools and swim upstream, culverts present a difficult design challenge due...

Virtual Site Tours for Schools

Published 5 October 2020 | No comments
Written by John Cairns

CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement Schools and nurseries

The project team arranged for a live transatlantic virtual site visit of one of their large construction sites in Philadelphia, USA for pupils at local secondary schools in North East Scotland as part of ongoing supports for a local Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East group. Pupils from Lochside Academy, Westhill Academy & Portlethen Academy joined the call to...

Digital Work Experience

Published 5 October 2020 | No comments
Written by John Cairns

CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries

In May, Scape launched Learning in Lockdown, a virtual work experience programme for students aged 14-15. More than 300 schools and many thousands of students from across the UK joined Learning in Lockdown. The initiative was supported by over 150 people from 32 of the biggest names in construction, giving well over 200 hours of their time collectively. Overall, the...

Support for Graduate Apprenticeships

Published 15 September 2020 | No comments
Written by John Cairns

CategoriesTraining plans Workforce development plans

Balfour Beatty Site Engineer Fraser Conway has recently completed his 4 year civil engineering modern apprenticeship and has now progressed onto a new Graduate Apprenticeship Civil Engineering programme. Fraser joined Balfour Beatty in 2016 and is a former pupil at Northfield Academy. Fraser initially joined Balfour Beatty as an apprentice civil engineer working on the AWPR as was part of...

Openspace Reality Capture System

Published 15 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Bethany Welsh

CategoriesInspection and assurance

The Openspace reality capture system allows us to easily create an immersive visual record of progress on site in real time. 360 images are captured at half second intervals and stitched together to create a streetview style walkthrough that is mapped onto a 2D plan of the area using machine learning and object recognition technology. Captures from different days can...

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