Laing O'Rourke
Precast Concrete Grouting Station
The project team have developed a grouting station which practically eliminates manual handling associated with grouting works. The station comprises of a hydraulic pallet lifter, a roller table, electric grout mixer, water cube and bowser and electric grout pump. Pallets of grout are loaded on to the pallet lifter which ensures the top bag on the pallet is at the...
Asset Management Tags
AssetTagz is a web and mobile based stock and asset management system, designed to track and identify assets, stock and consumable materials using RFID tags (NFC touch tags or UHF long read-range tags) or barcodes. The data is stored in a central repository which will allow projects to manage and track plant, tools, PPE equipment and everyday consumables usage against...
Inspiring Careers in Construction
Laing O’Rourke, a local organisation called Creative Wick and Gainsborough School collaborated on the creation of a bespoke series of workshops that used art and design to inspire pupils to consider the wide variety of career options offered by the construction industry. Each workshop took on a theme, with pupils first learning about the role of art and design in construction,...
X-Step – MEWP Additional Height
The project has adapted a number of MEWPs on the project using the X-Step through the contractors in house plant and equipment hire arm. This is a new solution with only approx. 10 available across the UK. It allows operatives additional reach when using a MEWP where something is out of reach due to height, or space restrictions. This solution...
Galvanised Corrosion Cleaning Product
This contractor work with a specialist supplier to developed a solution that removed the white corrosion from the galvanised MEP first fix. The solution was to use a rock salt de-icer, rather than an ice melt chemical de-icer. This de-icer was used to de-ice the buffalo board to the southern gantry. The contractor and specialist contractor then undertook trials to...
STEM Live Lessons
A live STEM lesson was carried out which reached children all over the world, to teach them about the Everton Stadium and also careers in the industry. The total number of children that have now watched the live lesson has passed 20,000. The 45-minute lessons focused on engineering design, 3D technologies, properties of materials, and mechanical systems. It also looked...
Modular Integrated Plumbing System
During the early design and construction planning phases, the concourse toilet areas were identified as congested multi trade service zones requiring architectural finishes. A product based installation required investigation as a solution to help reduce the associated risks with multiple trades in these areas whilst reducing construction based activities, to seek efficiencies and programme improvements based on their standard DfMA...
Lifting Prefabricated Modules
A novel way to lift prefabricated modules into place was designed, which reduces the risk of the activity, makes it possible to set down heavy equipment in confined spaces and avoids the need for extensive temporary works. The initiative includes a C-shaped lifting hook fitted with an equalizer on top. The equalizer keeps the load completely leveled while lifting, while...
Maximising Excavated Waste Removal via a Barge
The Northern Line Extension project involves the construction of two brand new underground stations (Nine Elms and Battersea), two ventilation shafts (Kennington) and two 3km long tunnels that extend the existing Northern Line out to Battersea. Constructing this generates a huge amount of excavated material, which FLO were challenged to find a beneficial reuse for. It was clear early on...
Sustainable Water Treatment Method
On this project they have adopted the BSRIA filter method for flushing, allowing a closed loop approach. This benefits the project and environment through minimal chemicals being discharged to the water network, lesser volume chemicals used to clean the systems, filter can be replaced or cleaned to extend use and water does not leave the system and the same water...
Protected Tree Root Survey
A protected tree was identified as being at risk from the construction of the Northern Line Extension ventilation Shaft site at Kennington Green. In addition the Ailanthus altissima (or Tree of Heaven) had particular value to local residents providing screening to their properties and ecological interest. In order to fully assess the likely impacts on the tree and the potential...
Immersive Induction
‘Immersive’ is the first fully interactive induction that covers the whole induction process from start to finish. When they started to plan their goals for the Everton Stadium Project, they decided to target the areas that have failed to develop in line with modern learning and engagement techniques. The Site Induction (Health and Safety) whether on a construction site, manufacturing,...
Modular Lift Installation
The contractor has greatly removed leading edge work through modular lift installation which means the only time gates are open is when the lift car is in position. The lifting point is pre-installed and tested at ground level prior to capping slab install. This brings a time saving of approximately 2 hours per module to install. There is a reduction...
Ampd Enertainer Batteries for Tower Cranes
This contractor hired three Ampd Enertainer batteries, to power three tower cranes. These batteries were initially trialled in Hong Kong and Singapore. Following their success, they came to the Olympia Redevelopment as the first deployment in Europe. To date they have saved over 19t of carbon, and are estimated to save 192t of carbon in one year. They are 32x...
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Recently a colleague on this project began the process of transitioning from female to male. The contractor worked to normalise the fact they were transitioning. The social value manager had conversation with them to find out what they needed from the contractor as a team to support them, as the situation new to both them and the team. They were...
