Achieving Project FSC Certification at 5 Broadgate 
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,...
Spun Concrete Structural Columns
This contractor installed spun concrete structural columns as an alternative to steel section columns as a less carbon intensive and more efficient install. The spun concrete increases strength when compared to traditionally cast concrete as it removes air pockets (C75 to C110 MPA), with the process having less than half the embodied carbon of the equivalent steel section. This process...
FHOSS Cast Projectors for Pedestrian Safety
When considering improving existing signage to this area, the contractor went to market and found that there was nothing available that suited their needs. Therefore they searched for a solution provider and worked closely with FHOSS to come up with an effective solution. This is a custom solution that will be shared with other projects once in a fully marketable...
Datascope Online Permits
Due to the size and scale of this project, they wanted to make the permit system more efficient and sustainable. The contractor worked alongside Datascope to create an online permit system that allows easy upload of photographic supporting evidence that shows the area pre works, the team carrying out the works including the supervisor and operative, if the area has...
Cold Applied Waterproofing
On this project they have been using a cold applied waterproofing system called Integritank for their below ground waterproofing. This system is a structural waterproofing membrane for the protection of concrete structures and is applied using a multiple pass spray method to ensure an even coating which doesn’t slump after application. The contractor maintains that the health and safety risk...
Embodied Carbon Poster
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
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 
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
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
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...
Male Sanitary Provisions
With the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s new requirement for the provision of sanitary disposal for all toilets, the team at this project have gone above and beyond this, through the supply of sanitary products. These products are available through dispenser units in male, female, and gender neutral toilets, including both free period products, and also free incontinence pads. The dispenser units...
Cold Cut Rebar
Following recent updates in the fire prevention legislation, the contractor are actively encouraging and working to eliminate the requirement for all hot works through the design phases. They have worked with the subcontractor to procure a hydraulic cordless rebar cutter that is spark-free and eliminates the requirement for hot works/permits. The cutter significantly reduces noise during the rebar cutting in...
PPE Vending Machine
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...
Pile Strain Monitoring
The project team are involved in a joint venture, in an element of research to measure the load experienced in two of the largest piles on the project. The purpose of the research is to determine the load share between the pile and raft foundations, which can then be used to rationalise pile design on future projects in similar ground...
Lift Shaft Construction
The project team are working with the lift and concrete frame contractor to develop an innovative way of constructing the lift shaft to tighter, more onerous tolerances. The team have designed a steel frame which will be constructed at the base of the lift shaft and house six lasers pointing vertically up the shaft. The lasers are situated in key...
