Robertson
Site Breach and Theft Deterrent
Following a series of five break-ins on this project which resulted in significant financial loss and project disruption, the contractor implemented the SelectaDNA kit to deter thefts and protect their assets. The forensic marking system applies a unique DNA code to tools, equipment, and materials, making stolen items traceable back to the site. They also installed highly visible SelectaDNA signage...
Modern Slavery Training Initiative
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...
Conversation Cards
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...
3G Pitch Shock Pad Upcycling
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....
Monkey Tower Scaffold
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...
CASE STUDY: Robertson – Mandatory Drugs and Alcohol Testing
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...
Construction Academy for Prison Residents
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...
Site Boot Wash Created by Work Placement Student
A boot washing station was built on site by a work placement student from Boroughmuir Academy (JET Programme) utilising spare materials on site. The concrete drainage ring was spare and was cut to size with an opening formed with the water tank being donated by the client. Stormbloc crates were used to support the tank and recycled drainage pipe utilised for...
E-Learning Station 
Our e-learning station is located within the induction room on site. It provides us an area to allow operatives and subcontractors to carry out e-learning provided by the Robertson E-Academy and e-learning provided by the Considerate Constructor Scheme. Once the e-learning is completed we place all certificates onto the wall outside the Induction Room which allows the site to see...
Digger Simulation for College Students
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...
Breast Feeding Friendly Site
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,...
Home Schooling Pack Donation
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...
Carbon Offsetting for Individuals
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...
3D Mask Inserts
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...
Sheet Retention System
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...
