Sir Robert McAlpine
Anaphylaxis Kitt
On this project they have partnered with Kitt Medical to provide a comprehensive Anaphylaxis Kitt to the project, along with the necessary training for a streamlined process, ensuring their colleagues and contractors are prepared for potential lifesaving allergy emergencies. Having quick access to the Anaphylaxis Kitt in the emergency hoist provides instant emergency allergy medication in secure storage with clear...
Bolt Smart Lock
This contractor has installed the Bold Smart Lock on doors leading to rooms that are in a finished state. The system involves an App that can be downloaded onto a Smartphone that opens the door meaning no keys are required and no visible lock on the door. This system keeps rooms clean and secure, preventing damage, unauthorised entry to isolated...
New Recycled Concrete Aggregate Concrete Mix
As part of their commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction, this contractor on their London Museum project has become one of the first to implement Holcim’s ECOCycle Recycled Concrete Aggregate concrete mix. The new mix replaces 20% of virgin aggregate with high quality recycled concrete sourced from construction and demolition waste. By adopting and approving this material, they have reduced...
Community Project Room
The development has built a dedicated project room which is open 5 days a week and is available for local residents to drop in and learn more about the project and what it will be like upon completion. This includes statistics about the construction process as well as the positive benefits to the local community. This is a client run...
Managing Fit Out Waste
As the Lillie Square project was evolving from superstructure and cladding towards utilising fit-out trades, the project held a ‘managing fit-out waste workshop’ with subcontractors. The purpose of the session was to help raise awareness about the importance of waste on the project and to also discuss ways in which waste could be reduced. The workshop covered a number of...
Emergency Mobile Shower Unit and Eye Bath
A concern was raised regarding operatives who may accidentally come into contact with the epoxy resin and the need to have access to shower facilities. The contractor acted on this concern and has implemented a portable shower and eye bath for use in an emergency during epoxy resin lining of water tanks. The work is taking place in a basement...
UV Sun Indicator Stations
With the summer months approaching the site has rolled out a campaign on sun safety, raising awareness on site for skin cancer and dehydration. To help with this, there are 3 UV sun indicator stations which are located around site with the daily UV levels clearly displayed. There is also sun screen distributor for use if the indicated level is...
Electric Concrete Pump
The Royal Albert Hall project is utilising an electric concrete pump on site to help minimise environmental impacts. The pump uses a rotating screw to pump the concrete down the lines as opposed to a traditional piston pump which can be noisy. The pump not only reduces carbon emissions compared with traditional alternatives, it also improves the air quality of...
Job Crafting for the Neurodiverse
Working with thd SEND Neurodiversity Employer Network, The Courtyard (SEND school) and Islington council, this contractor offered 2 x 5 month work experience placements for ex-students of The Courtyard, who had autism. These work experience placements were reduced hours, with each person being given projects to complete during the placement. Placement 1 completed a history project on Broadgate and Placement...
Flexible Roof Ladder
The metal roofing contractor working on this project utilised a flexible roof ladder. The ladder adapts to different materials and surfaces. It is quick to set up, and provides safe, comfortable access. It is also easy to transport as it can be rolled up and the ladder provides optimal grip on non-slip steps.
Concrete Supply Through an App to Reduce Disruption
On this project the frame contractor utilises a concrete supply that uses an app that provides extensive information including live tracking and progress. This ensured they are not overrunning or finishing works late and also ensures their site team is aware when the lorry is approaching to minimise road impact. Fewer overruns meant inconvenience to the local community was minimised...
Recycled Plywood Alternative
This contractor is using EKOply, which is a recycled plastic 8ftx4ft sheet material. This product is designed to be an environmentally-friendly and economical replacement for traditional plywood. This is manufactured from 100% waste plastic which typically ends up being landfilled or incinerated. This has been manufactured as an alternative to imported plywood, or to virgin plastic panels, and is therefore...
Lightweight Universal Formwork
Lightweight Universal Formwork was used for forming walls, slabs, columns and foundations. Polymer-coated fibres are the source material for the production of the material components. The product is particularly useful for smaller sites and sites that have low-noise requirements – as this does not require hammering when assembling. Despite the material being extremely light , it has a high load-bearing...
Remote Movement Monitoring System
The Geo-Sense remote movement monitoring system has been installed to the rear (water) side of an existing dock wall, situated under a suspended quay structure. The technology relays data wirelessly in 5 minute intervals, measuring movement in the X,Y,Z axis, providing information of the impact of the adjacent works. Using this technology in what would otherwise be an area only...
Tower Crane Removal Reducing Community Impact
To remove the final tower crane from site with current UK lifting technology, a mobile crane would have needed to be placed in a busy road for 6 weeks. This is the road directly adjacent to the sites most sensitive receptor, which is a residential block, and would have caused disruption to these neighbours and the surrounding area. This was...
