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GAIA Energy Monitoring Software

Published 18 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Monitoring and recording of resource usage

This contractor is using GAIA which is an energy management automation sensor which regulates the energy use of construction sites and its facilities using AI and motion sensor software. The contractor uses this software to control their cabin heating with the software monitoring non working hours and turning the heating off in their cabins and then turning this back on...

Ribblehead Training Tool

Published 10 August 2021 | No comments
Written by Samantha Butterworth

CategoriesColleges and universities Schools and nurseries

The Ribblehead training tool has been developed to take to schools and universities with the intent of problem solving and to demonstrate how to reduce risk. The Ribblehead viaduct was an investment by Midland Railway and was designed to carry the Settle–Carlisle railway across Batty Moss in North Yorkshire. The viaduct necessitated by the challenging terrain of the route was...

Noise Breakers

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Samantha Butterworth

CategoriesPPE

The contractor came across a company who specialise in noise breakers that are personally moulded ear plugs which can be used to block out various noises from various machinery whilst working on construction sites. These plugs enable staff to be able to work on site and still hear noise without having to wear full on ear protectors on their helmets....

Happy Growing

Published 24 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Samantha Butterworth

CategoriesSchools and nurseries

Happy Growing is an eco-friendly “grow-your-own” kit. Understanding the concept of harvest-to-home, is essential to the environment and to sustainability in the future. Happy Growing is part of a wider campaign to be developed at Castle Park View and beyond, to assist families who live with no access to gardens. The hope is that they can experience and develop an...

Simplified Lift Planning

Published 15 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Sam Mayo

CategoriesToolbox talks and daily briefings

The contractor has done away with scaling out crane lifts with pen and paper and scouring through load charts as they now quickly and easily plan crane lifts with a system called Kranxpert. To use this you do not need to know CAD, or master a complicated program, in order to draw obstacles or buildings, as the system, through familiar...

Recycled Timber Steps

Published 15 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Sam Mayo

CategoriesCircular economy Conserve of resources

The contractor has found a cost effective way to reuse their surplus euro pallets and timber offcuts, by designing and constructing timber steps which are used as a temporary solution during construction to help reduce slips, trips and falls. The steps have been checked by the design department, and form part of the weekly inspection regime. This recycling of what...

Construction Site App

Published 15 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Sam Mayo

CategoriesRegular updates of progress

This contractor have developed an app for their project. The App has been developed to have both a public and private area. A public Area – this is where key important information is available through the App store or a QR code without the need to login. Information such as newsletters, project history, site videos, pictures and drone footage. A...

Holobuilder

Published 12 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesSchools and nurseries

Holobuilder is an application to create 360 digital versions of a site, photographs record site progress and there is the ability to compare different points in time with 3D modelling. Uses include prepare the works and review the progress, discussing site issues during meetings and improved communication. During lockdown using this allowed the team to keep working efficiently to review...

CCS E-learning Champion

Published 7 July 2020 | No comments
Written by Bernice Waghorn

CategoriesE-learning Environmental champion Training plans

In order to promote CCS we feel it is important to start with the BYUK site team who can then relay important topics to the rest of the supply chain. At the beginning of the project, September 2019, we allocated on site different champions from various professions. Client champion Diversity champion Commercial champion Social value advisor champion Environmental champion Traffic...

Protective Coveralls for Concrete Works

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Sam Mayo

CategoriesPPE

The BYUK Cavendish III Project supplies all workers involved in Concrete Production with disposable coveralls during Concrete Production Tasks, we do this because: Silica dust can enter within the body by inhalation (respiratory tracts) deep into the lungs and effects diseases such as: Respiratory failure due to fibrosis (silicosis) and Bronco-pulmonary cancer. Once concrete on clothes dries it turns to...

Fire Drill Organisational Signage

Published 21 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Sam Mayo

CategoriesEmergency preparedness

We have created placards for all the different organisations who are working on site, from the Site team to the sub-contractors. The reason for this is that at full capacity the site will have a workforce of around 600. In the event of a Fire Evacuation, the nominated person will collect their placard when exiting the site meaning that people...

Safety Sleeves for Turnstiles

Published 17 June 2019 | No comments
Written by Stephane Hossard

CategoriesControlled access

At the entrance of the site, we have a turnstile and unfortunately several minor head injuries and one accident have been reported. We came up with a simple but effective solution: protect the turnstiles in order to protect peoples’ heads. These foam sleeves on the turnstiles are there to reduce severity of the impact if the turnstiles jam. As these...

Prescription Safety Glasses

Published 10 June 2019 | No comments
Written by Stephane Hossard

CategoriesPPE

Safety glasses are one of our seven point PPE items which are mandatory on site. We don’t accept prescription glasses as safety glasses, and we want to avoid wearing safety glasses in addition to prescription glasses. Therefore, we provide prescription safety frames to all of the staff on site who need prescription glasses.

Innovation Competition on Site

Published 10 May 2019 | No comments
Written by Stephane Hossard

CategoriesFeedback Workforce recognition programmes

We have launched an Innovation Competition at our Pontoon Dock site in order to gather new and original ideas from everyone on site. We think that new initiatives do not necessarily have to come just from Head Quarters. We truly think that any creative solutions and ideas come from issues and needs encountered on site, and this site has provided a...

3D Scanning for As Built Surveys

Published 25 March 2019 | No comments
Written by Stephane Hossard

CategoriesModern methods of construction

The quality of the work is one of our main focuses. In order to check the quality of the reinforced concrete structure, we had the idea to use a 3D scanner laser for as-built surveys. Our site is not only using latest technology for quality but also because we believe that to recruit new talents, we need to bring the...

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