Knights Brown Construction
Man-Up Key Manhole Cover Lifting Tool
This contractor used the man-up key for use on site where service investigation required lifting of many chamber lids, many of which were well stuck due to having not being opened in years. Some had also been grouted shut or surfacing may have overlapped the lid. The patented slide-hammer action means a lift by the user effectively provides an ‘impact’...
Conservation Road Verge
In 1989, the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust identified roadside verges in Gloucestershire that were deemed most valuable in terms of their botanical interest. Chipmans Platt roundabout was one of the areas identified with having over 16 species of wildflower, including orchids, and is classed as a lowland meadow with rich invertebrate diversity. As part of our works, we had to install...
Creativity in Construction
This project is situated on a busy promenade, visited by families and children enjoying a day out at the beach. The contractor wanted to use this opportunity to promote the construction industry to children and came up with the creative approach of writing their very own project story. The story helps them to explain the works they are undertaking to...
