Higgins Construction
Hi-Vis Carbon Fibre Heated Tunnel Jacket
The site team are using a hi-vis ultrasonic heated tunnel jacket which offers the best in high visibility standards and insulation properties. Carbon fibre heated panels are embedded into this padded jacket to bring extra warmth and comfort to the wearer. The use of heat sealed baffle fabric increases its water resistance. This jacket also has three heat settings controlled...
Environmental Sustainability Noticeboard
The site team have displayed a visual environmental community board to provide knowledge and awareness to the community and workforce on how long different materials take to biodegrade, with an aim to help protect and improve the local environment. This includes materials such as paper, cardboard, orange peel, chewing gum, plastic wrappers, cigarette buts, plastic bags, wet wipes, cans and...
Cyclists and Vehicle Drivers Learning From Each Other
Knowing how important cycling is in Walthamstow with the Mini Holland cycling infrastructure scheme, when we started a new project in Walthamstow, not far from Blackhorse Road tube station, we decided that we would do a road safety event to show local cyclists we are considerate to them but also allow them to have the chance to sit in one...
Passive Purple Membrane
This contractor is applying Passive Purple Membrane to comply with Passivhaus standards. This innovative painted membrane dramatically improves the airtightness of buildings reducing energy requirements and carbon footprint. The airtight membrane dries to form a tough, durable, waterproof membrane that protects your building from heat loss, the harmful effects of moisture and UV rays. An application of tape is made...
Tool Library: Addressing Barriers to Employment 
A study by The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust identified that not having the right tools was one of the ‘Barriers to Employment’. To help address this, Higgins Construction PLC created an initiative called the ‘Tool Library’. The Tool Library is where Higgins purchase sets of power tools which are security marked; these items are then stored in a secure area...
Site Induction Voice Over PowerPoint
The site team have created a voice over PowerPoint induction, that covers all areas of the site. This includes; what is being built, the risks on site, permits to work, working at height, manual handling, respecting the community, excising site services, environmental issues, First aiders, logistics, PPE, welfare areas, parking and the CCS site induction video. This saves time and...
Strava Club
Due to coronavirus restrictions stopping those on this project from meeting up in person to do any form of exercise or wellbeing activities they decided to set up a Strava club centred around the project for anyone involved in it to join. The club has a leaderboard allowing people to comment and follow each others progress and the opportunity for...
Free Mobile Plant Awareness Workshop
Following a discussion with a mobile plant operator, it was highlighted that there was a clear issue with internal trade operatives with regards to mobile plant awareness. There was a lack of understanding with regards to blind spots, hand gestures etc. We already carry out talks to children and cyclists regarding HGV awareness, and it was decided that additional training...
Permit for Breaks
To ensure our workforce can start work safely and undertake their breaks safely, we have implemented a permit system whereby when everyone is re-inducted back on to site they are given an allocated start time and allocated break times, along with which canteen they should use. This allows us to control the numbers and ensure that everyone can take a...
