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Walk and Talk Mental Health Initiative

Published 9 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Olivia Hack

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Mental health

The recent Mental Health Awareness Week prompted this project to develop a ‘walk and talk’ scheme in an attempt to look outside of the box and further eliminate the stigma of mental health concerns – particularly stigmas within the construction industry. The concept of the ‘walk and talk’ scheme either as a group or an individual involves taking operatives out...

Electromagnetic Flow Meter

Published 5 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Olivia Hack

CategoriesSpill prevention Water saving measures

To tackle a reoccurring issue of obstructions getting caught in the projects water flow meters and subsequently not recording accurately, the project has procured an electromagnetic flow meter. The measuring principle of this electromagnetic flow meter is based on Faraday’s Law. An electrode voltage is created when a conductive liquid pass through the flowmeter’s magnetic field. This eliminates any blockages...

Trade Contractor Health and Safety Bulletin

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesConsultation on health and safety

From this contractors safety leadership team meeting it was raised that communication was an area to be improved by those on site, especially in relation to sharing best practice initiatives and the responsibilities of each of the trade contractors. It was also suggested that they promote best practice amongst trade contractors by sharing toolbox talk resources and training information. Their...

Rebate Funded Complimentary Training

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesTraining plans Workforce development plans

HSS Training has worked with the contractor and have implemented complementary training across several of this contractors projects in the UK and as such a bespoke commercial agreement was established to support this proposition. Additionally, they had the support from the client, to reserve the rebate funds to enhance onsite training for their operatives improving general training on subjects that...

Minimising Impact on Infrastructure

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesPlanning of traffic routes

To minimise the projects impact on the local infrastructure network several initiatives have been developed. The team have engaged Transport for London to understand the impact that the development is having on the number of people travelling via public transport to the project. The collaboration in the sharing of data is being used to help inform project policy regarding alternate...

Large Scale Food Bank Initiative

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesCommunity engagement

Working in collaboration across the project, the contractor has worked with their client and trade contractors to launch a large scale foodbank initiative. The intention of this drive is to accumulate a substantial donation for their local foodbank to ease food insecurity for local families. To ensure the initiative is widely applied, the project has launched two donation mechanisms. The...

Synchro – Logistics and Supply Chain Excellence

Published 20 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesDelivery timings

Due to the multiphase nature and multiple access points of this project, logistics is a key challenge. The team examined different perspectives on logistics challenges and looked to learn from other industries, engaging with automotive software provider – Inform. Working with them and supply chain partners they developed a piece of software that addressed constraints associated with traditional delivery management...

Collaboration and Innovation Working Group

Published 20 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesClient feedback

The project team work across their project to hold regular meetings with the contractor, the client and the Project Directors of their most engaged trade contractors to discuss specifically the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Not only do they consider how they can implement innovations and best practice shared on the hub, but they also research and raise ideas for potential new...

Inclusive Workforce Board Game

Published 20 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesConsultation

This contractor has implemented an inclusion workshop featuring the interactive board game ‘Equally Yours’ on their projects. The game required participation from 24 volunteers which were split into two groups of 12 with the session held on Microsoft Teams. Participants included staff from various disciplines to ensure that the participants accurately represented the team. Launching in conjunction with International Women’s...

Volunteering Pledge

Published 5 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesCommunity engagement

Traditionally on construction projects, contractors have left a positive legacy by getting involved in community projects. The aim of the Battersea Phase 3 pledge is to formally provide a joined up and organised approach to volunteering across all the trade contractors working on Battersea Phase 3. The pledge ensured that a pool of skills across the trade contractors was available...

Listening Lounge

Published 5 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Lucy Austin

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Mental health Wellbeing events

Working with their trade contractors and mental health first aiders, the team have established the Listening Lounge in a discrete area of their welfare facility. Being mindful of other faiths prayer routines, twice a week between 9.00am – 12.00pm the prayer and wellbeing room is set up as a Listening Lounge. During these times six of their mental health first...

Respect Our Workforce Signage

Published 26 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Tony Woollett

CategoriesConsultation on health and safety Zero tolerance approach to harassment

Whilst working on a Highways England major improvements scheme, on a busy junction of the M6/A533, the contractors were made aware of verbal abuse targeted at their workforce by passing motorists. To mitigate this abuse several signs were erected at various points throughout their traffic management scheme. The signs advised motorists to treat the workforce with dignity and respect, and...

Snip the Strap Campaign

Published 22 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Olivia Hack

CategoriesProtect the local environment

With face masks and coverings now becoming the norm, there are a substantial amount of disposable masks now in use on construction projects. The RSPCA have made a plea, asking people to cut the straps off their disposable face masks prior to disposal, following an increase in calls to rescue wildlife such as birds and animals who have become tangled...

Wheels for Steelwork Fabrication

Published 1 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Stuart Price

CategoriesPrefabrication

The structural steelwork trusses for this project were designed to span above the width of the A38 dual carriageway tunnel and to support the 14-storey building above. There are 16 trusses in total, each with maximum length of 35m, maximum depth of 6m, and weighing up to 119 tonnes. The decision was made to assemble the trusses wholly within the...

Fixing for Staircase Balustrade

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControlled access Falling objects

The project team used innovative design and worked collaboratively with key members of the supply chain when considering how to install the permanent handrail at the same time of the precast stairs and landings into the 12 storey concrete cores. Through the careful planning and management of the design, the solution reduced health and safety risks and whilst providing a...

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