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Alternative to Single Use Plastic

Published 5 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

It is estimated our industry disposes of 2 million plastic sealant cartridges each week in the UK. This contributes to a significant amount of single use plastic, in an industry which consumes nearly a quarter of all plastic. Alternative ‘foil sausages’ or ‘chubs’ are readily available for all sealant applications and can reduce waste by up to 95%. The benefits...

STEM Delivery using Activity Cards

Published 30 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Michael Little

CategoriesCommunity engagement Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries

Due to the coronavirus led lockdown we were unable to deliver our existing plans to engage with local schools. In response, we developed simple activity cards aimed at Primary School children. Each activity is linked to job roles in the industry and STEM related enabling children to gain insight into the construction industry while linking to their curriculum. This resource...

Reducing Environmental Impact of Signage

Published 30 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesEngage with community facilities Reduced use of single use plastics

A significant amount of signage is used each year and typically this is made from a PVC plastic called Foamex. This project is now looking at using an alternative product for a majority of signs and boards. The alternative product called Akyprint is made from polypropylene. This is less harmful to the enviroment in its manufacture and is also more...

Lazer Level with Vacuum Suction

Published 7 July 2020 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesDust

On this project they are using a lazer level with a vacuum suction function which instantly attaches to any surface without causing damage at the press of a button. The product has built-in levels and a hole you drill through with automatically collects the dusts keeping the work environment dust free. The electrician and mechanical engineer now also use this...

Flexipave Recycled Surfacing Material

Published 26 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Emily Edwards

CategoriesCarbon reduction

Morgan Sindall at the Network Rail Werrington Grade Separation project in Peterborough have surfaced a public bridleway using a material that reuses waste and reduces our carbon footprint. ‘Flexipave’ is made with recycled vehicle tyres and acts as a flexible porous surfacing material. It is manufactured by KBI UK Ltd and is a 50/50 mix of recycled, loose ground rubber...

Social Distancing Guidance Hi-viz Waistcoats

Published 18 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Barney Sparrow

CategoriesPPE

At Westvale Park Primary Academy project and in line with Public Health England Guidelines on social distancing a considerate measure for the workforce has been introduced. It has been arranged for arranged for Hi-Viz waistcoats to be printed with the following message on the back accompanied by Morgan Sindall’s and Public Health England’s Logo: ‘Follow Guidelines Keep 2 Metre Distance,...

Real Time Point of Contact Mission Room

Published 12 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours Emergency preparedness

The mission room system has been extended by including a real-time point of contact for each team of operatives and any individual workers on site. The radio units have a transponder which is observed on the mission screen so the site project manager has a real-time view of where each team or persons are. Solitary workers such as environmentalists, line...

Fire Safety Plan Cards

Published 27 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Beth Miles

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours

Due to the project operating from a large office space, a fire plan was created using zone cards. The Fire Marshals are dedicated to a specific area of the site compound. As a result, they oversee the cards situated in their ‘zone’. These cards have two aspects ‘colour zone check’ and ‘colour zone checked’. Once the Fire Marshal has pulled...

Socially Safe Measures Implemented

Published 15 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Barney Sparrow

CategoriesPedestrian safety

The project team at Westvale Park Primary Academy has remained open during the recent coronavirus pandemic. However they have introduced stringent socially safe procedures and measures and will be maintaining these daily whilst the site remains open . The intention is to ensure that they are not only protecting their reduced workforce, but also to ensure that they are operating...

Community Dog Watering Pit Stop

Published 8 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Barney Sparrow

CategoriesCommunity engagement Notice board

The project team have introduced a considerate way to support their local community, by introducing a community dog watering pit stop, which comprises everything local dog owners and walkers need: a waste disposal area, essential dog bag dispenser and much needed dog drinking station as well as specific dog safety posters, which have been prepared for seasonal change i.e. summer...

Air Quality Particle Detecting Meter

Published 8 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Costas Petrides

CategoriesCarbon offsetting Carbon reduction Dust

This portable handheld air quality particle detecting meter is used to monitor particulate matter (PM) concentrations in the air. It also measures air temperature and relative humidity. PM values are colour coded and this visual system makes for easy recognition if PM levels become high. Dust particles that measure at 2.5 and PM10 can settle in our lungs, and the...

Anti-Bacterial Cleaning Regime

Published 27 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Barney Sparrow

CategoriesCanteen Cleaning and maintenance regime Toilets

On the Westvale Park Primary Academy project, which is currently in week seven (the enabling stage), with the intention of protecting our workforce, we have prepared and introduced a site specific anti-bacterial cleaning regime which we have prepared in line with the recently published Site Operating Procedures from the Construction Leadership Council. The site has remained open, and whilst it...

Knowledge Quad

Published 23 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Chris Jones

CategoriesPromoting construction as a career choice Support for careers advice Training plans

This initiative relates to the establishment of the Knowledge Quad (KQ) on site. The KQ is a fully furnished and equipped training area which is open for use by the local community, and is typically used to look at tackling skills shortages within the Liverpool City Region. Blackburne House is using the KQ for two days per week for five...

Chicken Coop Design Project

Published 9 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Laura Deadman

CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries

Our local school had vandals attack their chicken coop, which led to the majority of their chickens being exposed to natural predators leading to only two little hens surviving. As we were trying to take a creative approach on how we could avoid any timber waste on our project, we decided to build a small prototype chicken coop for our...

Keeping Cool on Hot Works

Published 9 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Laura Deadman

CategoriesEmergency preparedness Training plans

Thermal imaging cameras are used to enhance the hot works process on all timber frame projects, and soon to be all projects for Morgan Sindall Construction’s east division. Hot works within timber framed buildings will be eliminated where possible, but there are occasions when this is not possible. Training is given to operatives at induction with regards to the use...

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