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Trade Day and the Next Step for College Students 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 1 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Barnaby Blackman
CategoriesColleges and universities Promoting construction as a career choice
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Berkeley Homes arranged a trade day for Mid-Kent college students in order for them to meet key trade contractors, learn more about construction sites and take part in a series of practical competitions that offer them a snapshot of what it is like to work on a construction site and develop their trade skills. There were many different site activities...
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Charity Boxing Night for Staff and Subcontractors 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 1 August 2018 | One comment
Written by Barnaby Blackman
CategoriesSupport for local charities
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Berkeley Homes Eastern Counties were represented recently in a boxing event against rivals St Josephs. One of the aims, other than winning the fight, was to raise awareness of the Scheme as well as raise money for the ‘Fight 4 Change’ charity. Fight 4 Change are the primary driver of the sport for development agenda, with a focus on supporting...
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Language Translator Devices

Published 20 July 2018 | No comments
Written by Kevin Roodt
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support English not as first language support Literacy and numeracy support
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We have bought language translator devices to aid in our inductions and to help out in general site activities for operatives that struggle with English. This is being rolled out to Site managers to use on site as well. This will be useful to aid health and safety on site as well as creating better relationships on site.
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Protective Glasses Recycling Bin

Published 20 July 2018 | No comments
Written by Kevin Roodt
CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics Waste management
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A sub-contractor on our site has provided a bin for recycling protective glasses that have been damaged. This is sent to a specialist recycling company to separate the plastic and metal elements. This is available for all contractors on site and has been placed on the green route.
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Net Biodiversity Gain

Published 16 June 2017 | No comments
Written by Megan Hughes
CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Protection of existing natural habitat
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At Green Park Village new phase we have a commitment to create a net biodiversity gain on the site. A specialist ecologist has been appointed to calculate the site baseline from the existing habitats present following a phase 1 habitat survey. To ensure that the site design will generate a net gain for biodiversity, the designs have been discussed with...
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Using DataVision to Virtualise Data and GoPro Usage

Published 27 April 2017 | No comments
Written by Kevin Roodt
CategoriesControls and expected behaviours
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The DataVision system is used for our logistics company on site to plan, record and review all delivery activities on site at each of our delivery gates. This allows the operatives to accurately, without the need for paper, control delivery schedules and record any incidents that may occur during the delivery. This system can be used across various screens and...
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Foreign Language Toolbox Talk Board

Published 10 April 2017 | No comments
Written by Sophie Redman
CategoriesEnglish not as first language support
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Kidbrooke Phase 3 has recently installed some toolbox talk health and safety boards. The boards have laminated sheets on them with different toolbox talks translated into Romanian in the slots, as there are a large number of Romanian internationals on site. We have one board by our turnstiles, where the operatives wait for the PPE checks in the morning and 4...
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