Robertson

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Modern Slavery Training Initiative

Published 8 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support E-learning EDI/FIR training Induction and training Modern slavery training
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Unseen is a UK charity that provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. They also run the UK Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery. Unseen empowers individuals and organisations to combat exploitation with expert training and creative awareness-raising...
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Conversation Cards

Published 8 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesEngagement and commitment from the workforce Supported by management Workforce development plans
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This contractor carried out a presentation onsite to raise awareness of suicide and the impacts it has, especially in the construction industry. On the back of this, to try to get workers to open up and generate conversations, the site have issued a selection of conversation cards which have been spread throughout the canteen. The cards have small questions that...
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3G Pitch Shock Pad Upcycling

Published 8 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Circular economy Conserve of resources Specialist input
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Initially this contractor was required to uplift the existing 3G pitch and shock pad and this material was due to be transported to landfill. Because this had to be taken to a certain landfill site they enquired about alternative means of disposal/reuse, receiving very little feedback on alternatives. They worked with the supply chain and approached clients with a proposal....
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Monkey Tower Scaffold

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesControlled access Controls Inspection and assurance
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On this project, works at height had to be carried above existing lab benching. To carry this work out safely a Monkey Tower was used to cantilever over the benching. Using the Monkey Tower allowed access over desks and could be used without disturbing computers or other equipment that was in place. This helped to reduce any disruption to the...
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CASE STUDY: Robertson – Mandatory Drugs and Alcohol Testing

Published 10 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Health risk assessments and monitoring Induction and training Random substance testing Substance dependence cessation
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The construction sector has encountered many challenges in relation to recreational drug use, which has become more prevalent since the pandemic and is impacting health and wellbeing across wider society. Robertson Group have developed a video which highlights what they have done to improve Drugs and Alcohol testing on their sites and the support they need to tackle this major...
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Construction Academy for Prison Residents

Published 10 October 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Promoting construction as a career choice
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A Construction Academy has been set up within a prison whereby the contractor in partnership with the local College to teach, monitor and assess upon completion various trades, building a small house with 6 custodial residents over a 12 week period. The aim of this initiative is to: Roll out a continued program 3-4 times a year Provide people in...
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Digger Simulation for College Students

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement
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The project team hosted a site visit for the T Level construction students at City of Liverpool College. They took them through the scope of the project and progress so far, explaining the programming, challenges faced and the various construction element of the build. At the end of the visit, each student spent 10 minutes on a digger simulation, where...
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Breast Feeding Friendly Site

Published 25 October 2021 | No comments
Written by Shannon Dawe
CategoriesSuitable/accessible separate facilities
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On this site they have pregnant women or mothers present, therefore they have recognised a private space was needed to pump in private to keep up their supply therefore they dedicated a private nursing room for use by the project team and visitors, with a range of appropriate facilities as a minimum standard. The facilities provided include a comfy chair,...
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Home Schooling Pack Donation

Published 29 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Malcolm Thomson
CategoriesSchools and nurseries
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In collaboration with their M&E Contractor on the project, this contractor has pulled together 60 home schooling packs which have been donated to the local academy school. These packs are vital for the most vulnerable children in the school, which will help them continue to learn whilst at home. The project team are looking at further ways to support the...
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Carbon Offsetting for Individuals

Published 29 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
CategoriesCarbon offsetting Carbon reduction Education
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Whilst delivering a virtual work experience programme with 24 young people, the contractor asked them to calculate their carbon footprint as part of a sustainability exercise in the course. In this task those on work experience calculated their carbon footprint from their daily total food emissions and their carbon footprint to find their total annual carbon footprint. The contractor is...
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3D Mask Inserts

Published 29 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
CategoriesPPE
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There were issues brought up at the contractors health and safety meeting around some operatives not wearing face masks because they find wearing masks uncomfortable. The site team created a solution to this which is a 3D insert that helps breathing for those with health condition such as Ashtma. The inserts also help for those with hearing issues as people...
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Sheet Retention System

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
CategoriesFalling objects
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Over the years there have been many incidents where material sheeting stacked on edge have toppled and caused injury to operatives. The most effective way to store materials is to lay them flat but there are instances where the lack of space will not allow this. This project has this issue in some areas and the site team have come...
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Body Cam Safety and Quality Activity Recording

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
CategoriesConsultation on health and safety Near miss Unsafe condition reporting
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Operatives that carry out safety and quality critical activities such as excavating near live services, working at height, or installing structural elements for example have been fitted with body cameras to record the works as they progress. This is to help ensure the activities are carried out step by step as planned, helping to ensure the safety of all involved...
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Published 26 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
CategoriesPrevention of surface water run-off Spill prevention
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Reusable temporary sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) are used to ensure the project are not causing any escape of surface water from the perimeter of the site. The materials used, will allow the rings to be lifted out and used on future projects. Therefore, eliminating the requirement to keep on buying new materials. The SUDS area is very discreet and still...
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Recycled Circular Briefing Zone Area

Published 26 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
CategoriesToolbox talks and daily briefings
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A site needs good communication and visual aids to ensure the correct message is delivered to protect the workforce and deliver a key message daily. During the construction process there is always issues with getting the correct message and communication across to the workforce. On this project they have recognised from an early stage that this is one of the...
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  • Rebar Tying Robot

    The traditional process for rebar tying is done manually using annealed steel wire, either from

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