John Sisk and Son Ltd

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Low Carbon Concrete Precast Beams

Published 12 March 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials Modern methods of construction Prefabrication

The original design required a series of concrete retaining dams to control water flow and overflow through the sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Originally the design was to cast these in concrete on site. The first improvement was to use pre-cast lintels with a stone topping installed on site. The final iteration was to move to a fully precast unit off-site including...

Automated Total Station Monitoring System

Published 12 March 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Inspection and assurance Risk assessments

This project is using automated total station measuring prisms that are located on buildings both inside and outside of the site perimeter. This solutions gives the site team precise data on any movement or structural issues with these buildings. This allows the site works to progress in a safe manner with the wider community in mind. The system provides real-time...

HP Siteprint

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources

This contractor is using HP Siteprint as a new way of setting out on site. The robotic printer is connected to a station and controlled with a tablet and can set out lines on the floor plate including gridlines and internal walls. This can be controlled and monitored by one person, therefore reducing the labour required and the physical strain...

Prefabricated Frames Offsite

Published 7 December 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Modern methods of construction Offsite construction

Utilising a BIM Model and clash detection, it was enabled for designers to design a frame which holds all the mechanical pipework and associated bracketry to be manufactured at low level and in factory conditions. This then allowed for frames to be delivered to site and be installed at high level using mechanical aids, which will prevent musculoskeletal injuries due...

Adamson Warning Bag

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices Safety signage Sharing of safety alerts

The Adamson 1 requires very little maintenance as it is made out of a lightweight blue material in the shape of a saddle bag that can be draped over an existing or temporary barrier. The bag is designed with a pocket either side to place a sandbag in, ensuring that the bag cannot be knocked out of place. This can...

Lifting Accessory for Levelling Loads

Published 10 October 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Inspection and assurance

This contractor is using a lifting attachment that uses both new and tried and tested technology, levels loads effectively and safely with high precision. The attachment can handle both light and heavy objects, ranging from 0 kg up to 20 tonnes. For this normally a snatch block would be needed but with this attachment the operative can release the chain-wheel...

Water Bottle Pumps

Published 12 September 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources

This contractor is now fitting all of their usual water cooler bottles with water bottle pumps which is a much safer, cheaper and more energy efficient way of dispensing drinking water on their sites. This is a simple but highly effective device that saves cost, energy, potential injuries, potential slips/trips associated with water being spilt and saves water. It is...

Electric Bondcoat Sprayer

Published 13 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

A new electric road marker vehicle has bee used on the project, this new technology hasn’t been used on a site in the UK before. The vehicle reduces carbon emissions, as it takes less energy to heat material for operations as the material is sprayed at 75 degrees instead of 180 degrees for joint sealing. This Zero Emission Sprayer will...

Grow It Yourself

Published 16 June 2022 | No comments
Written by Robert Walsh

CategoriesDiet Support for local charities

GROWCircle is run by Grow it Yourself (GIY), an Irish social enterprise that supports people around the world to live healthier, happier and more sustainable lives by growing some of their own food. Their mission is to educate and enable a global movement of food growers whose collective actions will help to rebuild a sustainable food system. This contractor has...

Recycling of Plastic Waste Barriers

Published 6 June 2022 | No comments
Written by Josie Simpson

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics Waste management

On this project there is a large amount of plastic water barriers (approximately 1.5km in length). Over time sections of this barrier became worn or damaged from vehicle strikes, handling etc. and becomes unfit for use – usually when it can no longer hold water. They gathered up quite a quantity of these end-of-life barriers and were looking at a...

Environmental Infographic

Published 5 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Alan Tully

CategoriesEducation Notice board Promoting achievements Regular communication

In order to publicise the benefits of carbon reduction on site the contractor prepared for members of the public an environment infographic to outline the carbon savings experienced by using: Recycled concrete in the permanent works in lieu of crushed rock Stabilising the wet dredge on site and reusing it in the permanent works Using a blended cement binder (GGBS)...

Wet Mix Stabilisation of Dredged Material

Published 5 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Alan Tully

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials

The contractor developed a methodology to stabilise 6500m3 of wet dredged material (from the sea-bed) on site by utilising a modification of the existing ALLU system, using a site batched cementitious grout to mix with the dredged material to form a homogeneous mix that later cured into a weak concrete. The methodology ensured that this material could stay on site...

Filtra Cycle

Published 24 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Eoghan Cremin

CategoriesPlacement of waste

Cigarette butts are one of the most commonly discarded pieces of waste worldwide with 4 trillion butts ending up as waste annually. Usually all of this waste ends up in landfill with some also finding its way into our waterways/reservoirs and eventually into the ocean where each one can release enough nicotine & microplastic to pollute up to 1000L of...

Certified Water Stewardship Training

Published 13 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Adam Craig

CategoriesWater saving measures

Certified Water Stewardship training through Irish Water and the Lean & Green Skillnet was undertaken by the environmental champion for this project. This training and education allows the champion to: Identify the high water use across the site and develop an action plan to reduce the overall water use and make the use of water on site more efficient. Help...

Temporary Lift Shaft Doors

Published 13 January 2022 | No comments
Written by Adam Craig

CategoriesControlled access

Temporary lift shaft doors are installed after completion of the RC shaft to ensure that lift engineers and contractors on the landing are safe at all times. The doors on the upper floors can only be opened from the inside. The lift installer can complete the lift installation and temporary doors are removed once the lift door is installed. These...

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