Morgan Sindall

http://www.morgansindall.com/

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Community Insights Tool

Published 19 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Identify potential impacted communities Impacted community surveys Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved
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Community Insight is an online community mapping tool that has been used by this contractor in combination with their community consultation activities to conduct a local needs analysis for the project. This tool harnesses the power of open data, helping with ‘research and analysis’ stage of their local needs analysis. The online tool provides instant neighbourhood and community profiles, drawing...
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Carbon Modelling to Achieve Net Zero

Published 19 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Energy efficient plant and equipment Green/renewable energy Lower embodied carbon content materials
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The site team worked alongside their design team to re-design a previous project in order to build a new primary school as Net Zero in operation. In order to assess the carbon performance of both projects, they were each modelled separately in CarboniCa, which is their in-house digital carbon reduction tool. Initially, the school was modelled retrospectively in 2022 based...
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Electric Arc Furnace Recycled Steel

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Green/renewable energy Lower embodied carbon content materials
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The project team worked collaboratively with the client to discuss ways to generate carbon reductions within the build. Through engaging with their supply chain partner, they decided to review the use of electric arc furnace steel for the steel frame. This uses recycled steel to be reused into the new structure. The steel frame is made up of 98.6% of...
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Use of Prefabricated Modules

Published 12 March 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesModern methods of construction Prefabrication
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On this project they have designed a prefabricated utility cupboard specifically for the project. The steel frame unit has whiteboard walls included so it needs no further works when installed in the apartment. The prefabricated utility cupboard has the Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), water heaters, distribution board and underfloor heating manifold incorporated and comes with a QR code which...
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Fence Securing System

Published 12 March 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials
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This contractor has used a system which uses ground screws to install fencing across the scheme as opposed to concrete blocks. It has three key benefits compared to the traditional methods which are the speed of installation being increased considerably, there is a reduction in manual handling as there is no need for blocks to be used to weight down...
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Towable Toilet Block

Published 19 February 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCleaning and maintenance regime Suitable/accessible separate facilities Toilets
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The site team have used Welfare Hire’s new EcoWC2 towable toilet block, providing modern eco mobile toilet facilities, driven by sustainable eco-friendly systems. This provides separate, non-chemical, water system wash and changing facilities that not only ensure optimal hygiene, but provide a more comfortable experience for users with coat hooks, air fresheners and non-slip chequer plate flooring. The use of...
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Prefabricated Utility Cupboard

Published 19 February 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesModern methods of construction Prefabrication
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On this project they have designed a prefabricated utility cupboard specifically for the project. The steel frame unit has whiteboard walls included so it needs no further works when installed in the apartment. The prefabricated utility cupboard has Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), water heaters, distribution board and underfloor heating manifold incorporated and comes with a QR code which...
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Reversible Soil Enhancement System

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCircular economy Dust Materials management
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From day one this contractor installed Soil Science’s Sureground Reversible Soil Stabilisation Process for their site access road, compound and laydown area. This was used as it offered considerably improved environmental metrics compared to the traditional approach, helping the project achieve their BREEAM targets. It also provided them with cost and time savings, as well as minimising dust and mud...
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Electric Ready-Mix Concrete Mixer

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Electric vehicles Energy efficient plant and equipment Green/renewable energy
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This contractor used an all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer on their project, helping them significantly on their path to net zero construction. The mixer, created in partnership with Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet, is the first of its kind to operate anywhere in the UK with zero tailpipe emissions. This mixer has the same average capacity as a conventional diesel vehicle,...
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Cabin Pump

Published 7 December 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy
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This contractor has implemented Cabin Pump, which is a portable, powerful, and tough wastewater macerating system for temporary and portable buildings. This eliminated the need for the contractor to install an effluent tank in the ground that would need to be pumped out once a week via a lorry. This initiative over a 5 month period will save over 250...
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Mag Hooks

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControls Lessons learned
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Magnetic hooks are distributed around site, and are designed to hold loose cables above head height. They do not require installation and so are easy to adjust or move around. Using these hooks allows the workforce to be free of any risk of tripping on a trailing lead, with little set-up time, keeping the workforce safer. On many other sites,...
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Online Post Completion Report

Published 10 October 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesNewsletters Notice board Regular updates of progress
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This contractor has utilised software to promote and showcase their performance on their project. This online website shares project updates, information and KPIs as well as their social value, environmental and training highlights. This is updated on a monthly basis and shared to promote the sites positive performance. One of the main benefits is that the QR code and web...
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Teaching and Learning Responsibility Funding for Teachers

Published 12 September 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesEngage with community facilities Plan to positively promote construction Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
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This contractor have funded Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payments for 3 teachers at King Henry VIII School. This is unique to the King Henry VIII 3-19 School project. It provides an uplift in salary and enables teachers to take on additional responsibilities in the school. They have agreed that these 3 teachers will facilitate improved STEM events and activities,...
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Cathodic Protection to Reduce Carbon

Published 12 September 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction
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The project has saved 170 tonne of carbon and over 640 m3 of waste to landfill by changing the design and utilising cathodic protection of the existing structural steelwork, as suggested by the Principal Contractor. The original proposal was the removal and replacement of surrounding brickwork to treat the numerous steel columns. The system gives an unlimited design life to...
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Bespoke Mobile Toilet Pod

Published 19 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesToilets
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As the 34 storey part of this project progresses in height, they have designed a bespoke mobile toilet pod on their project which they have installed every 7 floors in the building. The prefabricated toilet pod has castors fitted so they can be wheeled into the hoist and moved around the building as works proceed. The toilet pod has one...
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