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First Fossil Fuel-Free Major Property Estate

Published 16 August 2021 | No comments
Written by Joshua Davies

CategoriesCarbon reduction Green/renewable energy

This project is set to be the UK’s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use property estate, all eight buildings across the development will be powered by electricity derived from renewable resources, producing zero emissions in operation. Features of the Fossil Fuel-Free Mixed-Use Estate: All buildings across this estate will be electric and use air source heat pumps. The first on this...

English Lessons and Other Qualifications for Speakers of Other Languages

Published 16 August 2021 | No comments
Written by Wally Alvarez

CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support English not as first language support Literacy and numeracy support Modern slavery training Training plans

This contractor have been working collaboratively with Lambeth College and London South Bank University (LSBU), to pilot a programme which aims to upskill diverse members of their workforce who are foreign and often struggle with the English language, providing them with the opportunity to learn and feel more comfortable engaging with other people on site. This voluntary course will also...

Pride LGBTQ+ Helmet Stickers

Published 12 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Supported by management

In order to celebrate Pride Month, the contractor team on this project have provide Pride LGBTQ+ helmet stickers. Additional to this the contractor showed support to those celebrating Pride Month with banners placed at the vehicle gates and small flags were distributed to office workers.

Campaign to Stop Domestic Violence

Published 5 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services

According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) year ending March 2020, an estimated 5.5% of adults aged 16 to 74 years (2.3 million people) experienced domestic abuse in the previous year. Police also recorded crime data show an increase in offences flagged as domestic abuse-related during the coronavirus (COVID-19). London’s Metropolitan police service received an increased number...

Ask Twice Mental Health Campaign

Published 5 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesMental health

The Mental Health First Aid team at this project have implemented an ‘Ask Twice’ Campaign. Considering the impact we all suffered during this difficult time, many people experience a mental health problem, so if someone says they are fine, they might not be. A second ‘How are you?’ could make all the difference, opening a window for a conversation. The...

Scotland Against Modern Slavery

Published 16 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Kieran Ronnie

CategoriesModern slavery training

The construction industry is particularly at risk of modern slavery and unethical labour practices. To help combat this, the contractor have become Corporate Partners of Scotland Against Modern Slavery, a forum including the Scottish Government, public organisations and businesses. Scotland Against Modern Slavery exists to help eradicate the atrocity of human trafficking and raise awareness across the Scottish business community...

PVC Freezer Flaps used to Control Room Temperature

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesCleaning and maintenance regime Decontamination regime

This contractor has introduced the use of PVC freezer flaps to control room temperature. To enable them to complete the flooring, rooms have to be at certain temperature, so instead of using 110V heaters, they are using PVC freezer flaps. Once works are completed, the freezer flaps can be relocated and reused on different areas, allowing them to use less...

Mental Health Support for Vehicle Drivers

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesCLOCS Mental health

Driving around London can be a very stressful task, especially when considering using lorries to carry very heavy loads. The project team are now providing some mental health support for delivery drivers visiting the project. They have created a document to be given to every driver visiting the project, which will provide some assistance and support for a difficult moment....

CPR Awareness Workshop

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Ashleigh Lang

CategoriesEmergency preparedness First aid

The Emergency Response Team on this project were supplied with three Annie dolls from London Ambulance, so they could refresh their skills with first aiders. Whilst they had these dolls they obtained agreement from London Ambulance to raise awareness to anyone on site who wanted to understand more about CPR. Although coronavirus prevented them from demonstrating rescue breaths, those who...

Ethical Labour Practices and Human Rights Webinar

Published 26 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Wainwright

CategoriesModern slavery training

The project Team marked International Human Rights Day by hosting a live webinar with guest speaker Annabel Short, Senior Advisor of the Built Environment for the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB). The webinar was open to all staff as well as clients, consultants and supply chain partners. The discussion covered what human rights mean in practice in the...

DABS – Daily Mental Health and Wellbeing Conversation

Published 7 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesMental health

On this project, mental health and wellbeing are discussed on as daily basis during DABs coordination meeting. These meetings are held Monday to Friday and are mandatory for all subcontractors with over 50 people attending the meetings. Discussed in the meeting presentation is: Every day a new subject will be presented and discussed, eg: How to keep active, No Smoking...

Modular Bath Protection and Safety Handrail System

Published 22 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Jon Ankiewicz

CategoriesFalling objects

During the construction of the projects onsite mock up apartment, the contractor in collaboration with the subcontractor, identified that carrying out the stone installation in and around the bath unit was going to pose a risk to the operatives trying to manoeuvre the large format stone pieces above the bath, whilst standing within the curvature of the bath. Another key...

Assisting Employees with Applying for the EU Settlement Scheme

Published 22 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Literacy and numeracy support

The EU settlement scheme is designed to offer EU, non-EU EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK before the end of the transition period, and their eligible family members, the opportunity to protect their residence in the UK after the transition period has ended. On this project around 65% of the workforce are coming from abroad with the majority...

Social Value Report

Published 8 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Kieran Ronnie

CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Progress and achievement against plan Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved

This contractor have been working to accurately track and measure the social and economic impact of their construction operations, in particular looking at the social return on investment and social profit ratio. Using social profit calculator methodology accredited by Social Value UK, the professional body for social value and impact management, they can measure the impact of their employment and...

Promoting Lighthouse Club’s Free Mental Health and Wellbeing Training Course

Published 8 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso

CategoriesMental health

Working in the construction industry is one of the deadliest professions in the UK, not just because of the dangers of heavy machinery; the suicide rate for construction workers is more than three times the national average for men. On this project, they are committed to assisting their workforce as much as possible. They have 15 Mental Health First Aiders...

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