Mace’s ‘Building Futures’ programme 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 10 October 2016 | No comments
Written by Laura Hampson
CategoriesColleges and universities Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
One of the problems that exists when talking to young people about careers in construction is the lack of understanding about the variety of different roles available. Both teachers and school children are unaware of the scope with a career in construction and can limit the options of students because of preconceptions about who would be suitable to work in...

Armorguard Cutting Station

Published 19 September 2016 | No comments
Written by Andrew Kinsey
CategoriesControls and expected behaviours Noise
The armorgard cuttingstation is used on a number of Mace projects as a work station for cutting lengths of metal, such as conduit, cable tray and pipe. Integral health and safety features include fire-rated sound deadening foam to reduce noise pollution, and screens to contain and protect from sparks. The chop saw is positioned on a rubber mat to reduce...

Multi Lingual Poster 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 24 August 2016 | No comments
Written by Andrew Kinsey
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support English not as first language support
At Mace, we try to remind our site personnel about the importance of being helpful and courteous to the general public. To do this, we have developed a sign to be displayed at the site entrance and exits which is translated into several different languages to suit the nationalities of the operatives on our sites. This makes sure operatives are aware of...

Achieving Project FSC Certification at 5 Broadgate 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 8 August 2016 | No comments
Written by Andrew Kinsey
CategoriesConsultation Involvement Promoting achievements Specialist input
To provide a validated chain of custody for timber materials from source to site, Mace worked with the client, architect and design team at 5 Broadgate to achieve Project FSC Certification. This was undertaken voluntarily, beyond original sustainability requirements specified for the project. Project FSC certification represents best practice in responsible sourcing of timber, as at the end of 2015,...

Embodied Carbon Poster 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 2 August 2016 | No comments
Written by Andrew Kinsey
CategoriesCarbon reduction Education Involvement
To help site personnel understand what is meant by embodied carbon, Mace created an embodied carbon poster, relating the impact of making one brick to the impact of making a pint of beer. By translating an impact into a language people can understand it helps communicate what can be a somewhat abstract concept. Since many people working on site like...

Improving Air Quality with an Air Scrubber

Published 22 July 2016 | No comments
Written by James Low
CategoriesDust
As part of the dust management strategy by the Como team undertaking a Cat B fit-out of a central London commercial office space, an air scrubber was used to remove dust and unwelcome particulate matter on site. The air scrubber is positioned in the middle of an enclosed area without any ducting attached. The air is then drawn through its...

Ecology Survey and Mitigation Planner

Published 22 July 2016 | No comments
Written by James Low
CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Investigation for environmental events Protect the local environment Risk and impact identification
Ecological survey and mitigation works are seasonal. Failure to conduct surveys at the right time of year can result in delays to projects of over a year, as accurate survey information collected to standards set by the regulatory authorities is often required to obtain licences to disturb protected species. Early engagement is essential when it comes to planning ecology into project...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered CCTV Towers

Published 30 June 2016 | No comments
Written by James Low
CategoriesConserve of energy Green/renewable energy
Mace have installed hydrogen fuel cell powered CCTV Smart Towers on one of our sites. The Smart Towers have allowed us to eliminate impact on air pollution, carbon and noise compared to the traditional diesel powered plant. The omission of diesel means that we’re also able to relocate and move the CCTV across the site without impacting on the protection...

Site Energy Monitoring 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 30 June 2016 | No comments
Written by James Low
CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources Inspection Monitoring and recording of resource usage
Mace’s project are using an engaging and simple to use online energy monitoring system to better manage site energy and water consumption, and contribute to reducing carbon emissions. Sub-meters have been installed across the site to improve awareness of the site equipment and zones, such as tower cranes, lighting zones and office accommodation. The system has already enabled one project...

PPE Vending Machine

Published 11 April 2016 | No comments
Written by Adam Keys
CategoriesPPE
This PPE vending machine is Mace ‘Safety First Second Nature’ branded and contains key PPE items and tools required to carry out job’s safely and in accordance with specific Mace requirements. Some of the items included are automatically retracting blades and task specific safety gloves and glasses. The stock is modified according to the season including approved safety helmet liners...

Laundry Service Provided for the Workforce

Published 12 August 2015 | No comments
Written by Anisha Sehgal
CategoriesAppropriate workforce appearance Specialist laundry/cleaning requirements
In a bid to encourage cycling to work, Mace have introduced a laundry service for the workforce. This helped to promote a healthy lifestyle, encourage exercise, whilst also encouraging green travel plans and ensuring that the workforce looked clean and presentable when arriving and leaving the site. The laundry service was offered to all staff (office and workforce). Lockers were...

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