Bowmer and Kirkland

http://www.bandk.co.uk/

Site Energy Supplied by Battery

Published 19 February 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

A Northvolt battery system has been used to power the site instead of a temporary power supply and/or generators. The site will have the following power requirement during construction: 2 x tower cranes, 3 x goods hoists 6 x cabins 2 x building of 8 storey and 6 storey requiring temporary electrics including lighting to allow areas. The local grid...

Air Source Heat Pumps

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources

The site offices and welfare on this project have air source heat pumps installed which provide winter heating and summer cooling. The units are separately metered and the energy consumption has been analysed over the last period and shown to have reduced energy bills by 50% hence justifying their use. The results will support wider deployment as part of the...

Using Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Drivers with Construction Trainees

Published 7 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesContinuing professional development Engagement and commitment from the workforce

Adopting educational teaching methodology for construction trainees using Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) drivers as a guiding principle for the training framework developed with liaison with teaching professionals. This is part of the curriculum being adapted to use in the training of apprentices and for the development of an improved mental health culture on site. The principle consists of: Social:...

QR Code on Information Boards

Published 23 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Mark Blundy

CategoriesCompany and out of hours contact information provided Notice board

The company has adopted a standardised format for notice and information boards – including community boards, site notice boards and contact boards (including out of hours and emergency contacts). These include a site-specific QR code (or text contact as an alternative) which enables anyone – whether on or off site – to raise reports including concerns or compliments, etc. The...

Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Published 29 July 2019 | No comments
Written by Sean Seal

CategoriesRecreational facilities

The site team were determined to ensure that the Health & Wellbeing of the workforce is not just maintained, but improved throughout the life cycle of the construction works. With this in mind, they have brought in the services of Impact Fitness to run regular fitness classes to get the blood flowing and the workforce ready for the day ahead....

Source Containment of Dust and Debris

Published 16 April 2019 | No comments
Written by Sean Seal

CategoriesDust Noise

As part of the Fosse Park enabling works, there is a requirement to break out the existing concrete slab which is being undertaken by McDermott Building and Civil Engineering Ltd on behalf of Bowmer and Kirkland. To ensure that the activities minimise dust and debris nuisance, a containment shroud has been fitted to the arm of the excavator around the...

Supporting Cultural Diversity on Site

Published 29 November 2018 | No comments
Written by Sean Seal

CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Suitable/accessible separate facilities Toilets

In considering cultural issues, the site has provided an adapted toilet cubicle and WC pan which may be used by certain cultures where squatting is the norm rather than sitting. This cubicle can also be used by people with a disability due to the size and extra handholds in place. This can be replicated on sites, which anticipate a mixed...

Site first aid call points added to fire alarm system

Published 6 October 2017 | No comments
Written by David Shooter

CategoriesEmergency preparedness First aid

The site is piloting a new addition to the wireless alarm system – a first aid call point. This alerts all site staff as to the position of the alarm and the severity of the person’s injury via an app on the site staff’s smartphone. Once alerted staff can accept or decline the alert with regards to their proximity thus...

Solar Power Used to Charge Tools

Published 19 May 2016 | No comments
Written by Sean Oldroyd

CategoriesConserve of energy Green/renewable energy

As more and more construction sites are trying to implement solar power for use on site, we have identified there are issues when it comes to smaller sites. The area required for solar panels to be cost-effective is quite considerable, but as solar power is environmentally friendly we have looked into implementing this on our site even if only on...

Multi Faith Room

Published 12 May 2016 | No comments
Written by Sean Oldroyd

CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Facilities designed to accommodate equality and diversity needs

We feel that it is important for employers to respect the individual needs of their workforce. This includes providing special requirements, where necessary, to ensure that our workers aren’t discriminated against due to their religious beliefs. Recognising the various faiths that are represented within the workforce on construction sites we have incorporated a multi faith room that is available to anyone...

ZAP Graffiti

Published 5 May 2016 | No comments
Written by Jade Smithson

CategoriesCommunity engagement Maintenance of hoarding and fences

We came across a reoccurring issue of graffiti and events advertising posters being displayed on our hoarding on the Leece Street area. The hoarding was next to a frequently used bus stop and was also a heavily pedestrianised route. To combat this issue we contacted the local graffiti group who are based on the adjacent street to the project. We had...

Health Kiosk

Published 19 April 2016 | No comments
Written by Tony Mitchell

CategoriesExercise Health risk assessments and monitoring

We have installed within our Gym a health kiosk for all of our workforce to use. This machine takes around 90 seconds to use and measures your weight, height, systolic/diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, body fat, fat mass and free fat mass. Once the cycle has completed it prints out a receipt showing your results, it also references the BMI,...

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