Construction Site Powered by PV Panels 
The new build University Technical College (UTC) in Warrington will comprise a series of engineering and specialists workshops, a lecture theatre, science laboratories and general teaching spaces for up to 620 students and staff. The construction project is being powered via photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on the roof of the adjacent building – The Base – previously constructed by the...
Setting Standards for Ramps and Steps
This contractor worked with a temporary works engineer to produce guidance that will improve standards of ramp construction across the business. This was an area of improvement from working on a previous project. This has been developed in conjunction with Cardiff Bus station, and ensuring safe access for the workforce has been a key priority for the scheme.
Gripple Bracketry System
This contractor is utilising the gripple bracketry system for all electrical containment on the project. Using this system they have saved an estimated 720 hours on site through efficiency, an estimated 2,408kg material weight and an estimated 5,466kg CO2 embodied carbon. This eliminates hot works for cutting bracketry on site. To find out more, click the link below.
On Site Counsellor
Due to the recent loss of the project manager in this project, the contractor is providing a free grief counselling service to help those affected by the death. The grief counsellor has visited site once a month for the last two months, and every time they have been fully booked out for the day. The demand for this type of...
Air Conditioning Cassette Lifter
This contractor is using a new way of lifting air-conditioning cassettes into grid ceilings. The device is fitted to the drop rods which holds the cassette, followed by a wire and harness coming down which holds the unit. Lastly the operative attached their drill to the device to winch the unit up. This removes the need for large heavy genie...
Bricklayers Reusable Plastic Pallets
The bricklaying contractor on this project has sourced reusable plastic pallets, instead of using the traditional wooden alternative. These products save on waste and also material storage space. These heavy-duty plastic pallets contribute towards the company’s commitment to sustainability by reducing their carbon footprint. These plastic pallets can be used several times, and not just throw them away after one...
Combat 2 Coffee Mental Health Event
In connection with the covenant and supporting the company’s drive to improve the understanding of Mental Health within the industry, the site have arranged for a social value event. This facilitated a visit from the Combat 2 Coffee team who are a group of veterans that have teamed up with the contractor to visit sites, provide free coffee and discuss...
Trees for Life
The Urmston Leisure Centre team planted 45 trees with the carbon offsetting initiative Trees for Life. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) recommends 30,000 hectares of woodland should be planted every year in the UK, and this may even need to rise to 50,000 hectares if other carbon reduction targets are not achieved. Planting trees helps to tackle climate change,...
Sharing Updates on Noisy and Disruptive Works with the Community 
On this project they take their impact on the community incredibly seriously. Having a number of residents in such close proximity, part of their social value plan is to regularly share information with them on upcoming ‘noisy and disruptive’ works. The Sustainability Manager responded to the need to keep them informed on upcoming works by producing a simplified and non...
RockSteady Wall Stabilising Clip for Plasterboard Sheets
Leaning plasterboards present a significant risk to safety and are not permitted on this contractors projects. ‘RockSteady’ clips are designed for this purpose and can be used to secure leaning plasterboards to walls where it is not possible to lay them flat. The clip is secured to the front of a stack of plasterboard via a screw. It is attached...
Desk Top Washing Machine for Face Masks
To maintain the highest levels of cleanliness with face masks it is important to keep it clean or regularly change the mask. To encourage the use of reusable face masks on this site they have purchased a small desk top washing machine that can wash and spin the face mask. They offer a service at the end of shift where...
Meet and Greet Site Gateman
We believe it is imperative that the local community have the option to be able to come and find out about our project. As we are building within their community we feel it is only right to give them the answers they are looking for. We therefore encourage passers by to approach our site team and Ernie the Gateman to...
Matterport Technology for Progress Reporting
This technology creates a ‘digital twin’ of the construction site. Construction progress can be shared with all project stakeholders in particular the school staff, students and parents via a 3D virtual version of the project. The project has been scanned and a virtual version of the job has been uploaded that everyone can “walk around” similar to Google Streetview. This...
Promatic Roofing Gas Blow Torch
A safer roofing gas blow torch is being used by the roofing contractor on this project. The blow torch is used for felt roofing and has an excellent fire safety feature whereby as soon as the torch is put down, or left by the operators side, it switches off. Traditional blow torches remain on if dropped or left unattended. To...
