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Electric Dumper – Ecovolve ED 1000

Published 19 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Georgia Allen

CategoriesCarbon offsetting Electric vehicles Energy efficient plant and equipment

On this project an Ecovolve high tip ED 1000 electric dumper was used to move material between external and internal areas of the site. As this dumper was required for use indoors, the compact nature and high manoeuvrability of the ED 1000 made it well suited for this task. Compared to a diesel alternative, reductions in noise and pollution risk...

Business Travel Scorecard

Published 5 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Rebecca Ewan

CategoriesCarbon offsetting Carbon reduction

Mace have developed a ‘Business Travel Scorecard’ as part of their campaign to be a Net Zero Carbon business. By encouraging active travel and reducing unnecessary travel to their construction sites, the aim is to reduce overall carbon emissions and adopt healthy behaviours. The document covers minimum compliance (mandatory actions) and best practice covering the following topics: Travel to site:...

Air Quality Action Plan

Published 30 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Rebecca Ewan

CategoriesInvestigation for environmental events

Mace have developed an ‘Air Quality Action Plan’ to encourage the provision of clean and healthy work environments whilst reducing exposure to respiratory hazards on site. The document covers minimum compliance (mandatory actions) and best practice covering the following topics: Identifying receptors and risks HVAC systems and fresh air supply Baseline testing and continuous monitoring Developing proposals to control identified...

Cross Laminated Timber in Place of Cast in Situ Concrete Slabs

Published 21 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Rebecca Ewan

CategoriesConserve of energy Investigation for environmental events

Mace installed 6000m2 of cross laminated timber (CLT) at Harwell NSTF in place of cast in situ concrete slabs. Using this method had many benefits which are detailed below: Sustainability: 36% carbon saving compared with a concrete frame (1,200 tCO2e for concrete and 770 tCO2e with CLT) No silica dust generated (air quality benefits) CLT can span further than composite...

Project Quarterly ‘Innovation’ Competition

Published 15 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Morane Senyarich

CategoriesConsultation Workforce recognition programmes

Good ideas and initiatives that support the restrictions introduced to help combat coronavirus are being shared across site through the project’s dedicated Knowledge Hub newsletter. The project leadership team is also keen to identify initiatives that could benefit any aspect of the project’s work by encouraging creative thinking across the entire team. The new ideas are to be submitted as...

Qualis Flow Automated Sustainability Data Monitoring Software

Published 7 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Patrick Smith

CategoriesInvestigation for environmental events

On Mace’s Woolwich Creative District project the team have implemented ‘Qualis Flow’ software to monitor key project sustainability data. The automated software is operated via traffic marshals using a mobile app, who scan all delivery tickets and waste transfer notes as soon as they are delivered or removed to/from site. This monitors compliance with Mace, client and BREEAM sustainability targets...

Smart Refuelling Station

Published 24 August 2020 | No comments
Written by Nalise Hahn

CategoriesCarbon reduction Monitoring and recording of resource usage

In order to reduce the amount of fuel deliveries coming in from individual subcontractors and to control the refuelling zones on site, the project team arranged for a Speedy fPod to be set up on site, so they could control the amount and type of fuel being used on site. The fPod is a single refueling point for any site,...

Recycled and Reusable Ground Protection

Published 24 August 2020 | No comments
Written by Nalise Hahn

CategoriesConserve of resources

Access roads and compounds for new construction projects are only temporary and will have to be removed and the area reinstated after the project is over. The top soils on the site will have to be trucked away to allow for the import of stone, or will have to be kept somewhere on-site for the reinstatement of levels, after removing...

Single Use Plastic PPE Terracycle Recycling Scheme

Published 11 August 2020 | No comments
Written by Patrick Smith

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics Waste management

The Mace team at GPE’s Hanover Square project introduced a PPE recycling service in partnership with Terracycle, to reduce single use plastics waste ending up in landfill. The boxes on site can recycle a range of products including earplugs, beard nets, hair nets, disposable gloves, safety glasses, disposable garments, shoe covers and masks. The items are safely collected on site...

Enhancing Sustainability Through Introduction of Beehive on Site

Published 3 August 2020 | No comments
Written by Morane Senyarich

CategoriesPost completion impact report

Construction sites do not usually offer much opportunity for wildlife to thrive, and the plant and insect species on the site area are usually limited. To support plant reproduction and diversity of pollinators in the local area, Mace installed a beehive on one of their sites, near the office facilities. The bee colony has the capacity to pollinate wild plant...

Virtual Inspections

Published 22 June 2020 | No comments
Written by Nalise Hahn

CategoriesToolbox talks and daily briefings

With the current coronavirus situation affecting site attendance, 40 Leadenhall has had to adapt to carry out essential tasks such as inspections which require sign off. We have undertaken live virtual pile inspections on MS Teams with our Structural Engineers and the City of London Building Inspectors who are unable be to there in person. The Construction Managers have been...

Using Mannequins to Ensure Operatives Know the Correct PPE for Each Task

Published 12 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesPPE

The complexity of the various project activities creates the need to ensure an operative has a clear understanding of the correct PPE that should be worn for the task in hand. This has been enabled by the use of 5 fully manoeuvrable Mannequins. Operatives are challenged in a fun based hands-on induction to dress each of the mannequins to match...

Noise Test Summary Board

Published 12 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Investigation for environmental events Noise Notice board Workplace noise monitoring

A clear noise test summary board was devised to communicate the permissible tools to be used at set times given the KPMG Headquarters had staff working on the 11th and 13th floor above and below the working floor. The board shows the type of activities which can be carried out and machinery which can be used at different times of...

Fulmax Booth Used to Engage the Workforce

Published 12 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInduction training and ongoing toolbox talks Pre-start information Regular updates of progress

The use of a ‘Fulmax Booth’ has been introduced to promote and meaningfully engage the workforce on the benefits of ‘getting it right’ with the public and the key areas focused on by the Considerate Constructors Scheme. New operatives on their first day must participate in a VR pre-filmed walk from the site welfare area on the south of the...

Photovoltaic Portable Toilet Block

Published 16 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Nalise Hahn

CategoriesConserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment Toilets

The site team had the challenge of finding a portable toilet unit that met site specific requirements for availability and manoeuvrability around site. At the time, the site needed an additional toilet immediately and this needed to be operational upon delivery, with other types of toilets requiring time and material to wire in or connect drainage for. This would also...

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