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Ultra Low Carbon Aluminium Facade

Published 8 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Lower embodied carbon content materials

This contractor for the office façade mullions and transoms are made from a new Shuco product, their Ultra-Low Carbon Aluminium. The aluminium boasts at least 75% post consumer recycled material, with a carbon intensity of less that 2.27kgCO2e/kg. Its use has saved over 100 tonnes of carbon emissions on the project. Use of this material could assist the wider industry...

Rechargable Transformer for Temporary Site Electrics

Published 8 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Green/renewable energy

To minimise the use of trailing leads on site, this contractor is using rechargeable transformers across the site for temporary electrics. Operatives can easily transport the lightweight transformers to their workstations for the day. These transformers can take 10,000 recharges in a life time with 1 charge and discharge per day. This product is energy saving, using electricity smarter whilst...

Lower Embodied Carbon Raised Access Floor Tile

Published 8 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Lower embodied carbon content materials

This contractor is using a market first lower embodied carbon raised access floor tile. Each tile has a minimum of 86% recycled material, as well as low carbon steel produced in an electric arc furnace. This means that each tile’s environmental impact is -3.04kgCO2e. On this project alone using these tiles has saved 420 tonnes of carbon emissions. Wider use...

Temporary WiFi (110v)

Published 6 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConsultation on health and safety Modern methods of construction

Traditionally temporary WiFi is serviced using 240v, however this contractor has opted to make use of a temporary WiFi system which utilises 110v power. This new system allows for a safer, lower current of electricity to be used which greatly reduces the risk of electrical damage/injury if struck. Using this system is safer if you get shocked by it, due...

Bespoke Chill Out Room

Published 27 November 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesMental health Recreational facilities Rest Rest area Sleep Wellbeing events

Historically, this contractor has seen operatives taking naps and breaks in the change rooms to find a quiet space, therefore they wanted to provide them with a bespoke and specific place to rest and recharge. Research also shows that short naps and effective breaks can improve brain function, elevate moods, sharpen alertness, strengthen memory and lower blood pressure. With this...

Low Carbon Post Tensioned Concrete Floor Slabs

Published 18 July 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials

This contractor has collaborated with suppliers to deliver cutting-edge low carbon post tensioned concrete floor slabs for the superstructure of the project. The post tensioned strand is the first of its kind to be used in the UK and uses a much higher volume of recycled scrap metal material with a significantly lower carbon impact compared with traditional post tensioned...

Semi-Automated Robot Drilling

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesModern methods of construction

A semi-automated robot has been used to drill fixing holes on site. This initiative reduced the exposure to silica dust, eliminates potential HAVS, eliminates the need for work at height with power tools and improved accuracy and efficiency with more than 300 holes cut per day currently being achieved. This industry leading investment is being used as a pilot project...

Air Quality Footprinting

Published 8 September 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Monitoring and recording of resource usage

Typically, on a construction site the only monitoring of air quality is through a 24/7 monitor with the aim of warning the project of any spikes in poor local air quality. This contractor has been working with an Air Quality Consultant, supporting them to build specific calculator tools that businesses can use to footprint particulate matter (PM10 &PM2.5) and NOx...

Kone Site Flow

Published 10 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Health risk assessments and monitoring Inspection and assurance Monitoring

Kone Site Flow is a traffic analysis system which this contractor has implemented during construction to boost efficiency in the distribution of people and materials around the building via lifts and hoists to reduce waiting time and improve efficiency in vertical transportation up through the building. Each operative on site during induction is issued with a Kone Site flow sticker...

Neurodiverse Work Experience – Build Your Own House

Published 2 June 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCommunity engagement Documented activities and targets for community engagement Plan to positively promote construction Schools and nurseries

The project team have partnered with Think-Forward to offer online work experience sessions to neurodiverse students from various specialised schools. This tailor-made programme consisted of 8 sessions, one hour per week, with the last one being their final presentation of their project to the contractor. All the materials, language and interactions were taken into consideration for the needs of this...

Column Pitching Platform

Published 18 April 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

A column rearing platform has been developed to prevent incidents of columns piercing the decking when being raised to the vertical position in readiness for installing. Previously loose timbers would have been spread to make a platform but if the column slipped then the loose timbers would part and the column could potentially go through the decked floor. The platform...

Project Psychiatrist

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Mental health

On this project they have hired a psychiatrist to visit site and provide the workforce with a free opportunity to seek professional health for any mental health issues they may be experiencing. All records are strictly confidential. Encouraging the workforce to communicate with mental health professionals and break the stigma around mental health is one of the biggest challenges in treating...

Wind Turbine – Low Carbon Technology

Published 23 September 2022 | No comments
Written by Lucy Wainwright

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Green/renewable energy

As part of this contractors commitment to utilise zero carbon technologies, A wind turbine has been positioned on the project. The wind turbine is used to charge a battery which then distributes energy powering some of the sites temporary electrics. The plan moving forward on the project is to increase the number of wind turbines onsite to maximise this low...

Power Purchase Agreement

Published 19 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Tom O'Donoghue

CategoriesConserve of energy Green/renewable energy

The Power Purchase Agreement is one of the first of its kind for construction in the UK and will enable the contractor to procure green, sustainable electricity directly from a dedicated renewable energy producer. The additionality clause ensures that the purchase of renewable electricity leads to the construction of a new solar energy farm farm, which will provide power to...

Physical Work Experience for Neurodiverse Students

Published 19 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Amy Dawson

CategoriesDisability and special needs facilities Engage with community facilities Schools and nurseries

This project team have been working with a local school supporting neurodiverse students. Six students with varying levels of autism (low functioning and high functioning) have been attending an in-person work experience placement on site with their support tutors. During these sessions the students have participated in interactive activities with different members of the team. Sessions hosted to date include...

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