Formfab Formwork Box

Published 24 October 2017 | No comments
Written by Fergus Gleeson
CategoriesOffsite construction Prefabrication
Traditionally pile cap formworks are constructed using plywood, individual steel pans, propping and dywidag bars, with handrails post installed by working at height with harnesses. On building S9 at the International Quarter London it was decided that a formfab box would be designed and manufactured off site to suit the pile cap size. This pre-fabricated steel form was purpose made...

Animated Safety Cards

Published 18 August 2017 | No comments
Written by Fergus Gleeson
CategoriesPedestrian safety Positive reinforcement for good safety practices
We have implemented GMR Safety cards on site, which have animations showing the requirements for plant and pedestrian segregation. On a large site where we have up to 15 pieces of moving plant operating at any one time along with deliveries, it is important to segregate walkways from plant areas to reduce the risk of collision. These cards show clear...

Falconry used for pest control

Published 27 June 2016 | No comments
Written by Kelly Isherwood
CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Identify potential natural environment detriment Investigation for environmental events Protect the local environment Removal of invasive species Specialist input
We are refurbishing the former Royal Mail Building in Liverpool city centre for Liverpool John Moores University.  The building has been vacant for 5 years, and during this time has had seagulls nesting on the roof. Our scope of works includes roof works, and we therefore needed to prevent any nesting during the nesting season due to seagulls becoming very...

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