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Recycled Foam Based Cold Lay Tarmac

Published 17 October 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Circular economy Conserve of resources

This contractor is using a process to reuse coal tarmac from existing roads for new road infrastructure. This method involves treating the old tarmac and converting it into cold-lay tarmac, which is a first on the council’s roads. This approach not only reduces waste disposal costs and reliance on virgin materials but also lowers carbon emissions due to its energy-efficient...

Diversion Videos

Published 18 July 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Communication of any expected disruptive works Identify potential impacted communities

To aid some of the businesses impacted by the project they have created diversion videos that they have been able to put on their websites and social media platforms to help customers trying to find them. This is one of the first times they have used informative videos rather than diversion maps. Customers are able to view the video and...

Battle Table

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInduction and training Sharing of safety alerts Toolbox talks and daily briefings

This contractor are using a Battle table which is an interactive smart touch screen to improve collaboration amongst the project team. It allows individuals to view drawings, site plans, programme and any other pertinent information. Whilst not in use it displays a rolling presentation with key information on the project and celebrating key milestones.

Dust Suppression System

Published 12 September 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDust Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries Placement of waste

The site team noticed that during waste collection (using a compactor) there was a large amount of dust being produced when the bins were being loaded into the compactor, they had already implemented RPE for operatives working direct with the activity but thought they could reduce the risk even further. The contractor got together with the supply chain to figure...

Public Engagement Podium

Published 1 August 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCommunity engagement Engage with community facilities

This contractor utilised a more flexible and mobile method for spreading awareness of up and coming disruptions from their scheme. Traditionally a Van was used which restricted when and where their events could go. By utilising a podium it meant that they could locate the stand in more flexible locations, it is cheaper, there are not booking clashes and brings...

Neurodiversity Mentoring

Published 26 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Health risk assessments and monitoring Hidden disabilities support

The Senior Construction Manager on this project offers neurodiversity mentoring to colleagues in the industry. They provide individual support and guidance to those with neurodiversity conditions, such as autism, ADHD, or dyslexia. They holds monthly 1 to 1 sessions to provide support whilst going through the diagnosis process, advice on the reasonable adjustments the company should consider and their legal...

Delivering a Sustainable Bat Barn

Published 25 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Protect the local environment Specialist input

A Bat Barn was built to provide a new habitat for multiple bat species including Brown long-eared bats. This provides mitigation for a bat roost that will be lost during redevelopment on the project. The design was developed alongside Surrey Wildlife Trusts ecologists to ensure the size, proportions and orientation would be appropriate. The barn is surrounded by woodland, close...

Biobrane Silt Pockets

Published 23 July 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDefined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Identify potential natural environment detriment Prevention of surface water run-off Protect the local environment Protection of existing natural habitat Secondary containment

Biobrane Silt Pockets are designed to trap eroded material which encourages settlement of silt. On this project, they have been used as a type of check dam which require no-dig to control surface erosion from sheet run off and the migration of silt off site. As the silt pockets fill with water and trap silt, they create a sediment trap...

Tower Crane T-Lift

Published 2 June 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

A tower crane t-lift has been installed onto all three of the tower cranes on this project. This allows the driver of the crane to use mechanical means of getting up and down of the tower crane, instead of using the internal ladder system. The stairs on this have anti-slip installed to ensure it is safe when wet or covered...

Setting Out Directly From 3D Model

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Modern methods of construction

On this project they have started implementing setting out directly from 3D models, as opposed to 2D paper drawings. They have altered their setting out workflow to allow for 3D models to be incorporated into the setting out process. The 3D files are imported directly into the setting out instrument, so points and lines are extracted directly from the model...

Culture Survey

Published 16 June 2022 | No comments
Written by Patrick Graley

CategoriesEngagement and commitment from the workforce Feedback Supported by management

On this project they undertook a culture survey to see how their operatives really feel about working on the project and their views on the safety culture. Over 100 operatives undertook the online survey and 30 undertook a face to face survey. This has allowed the contractor to understand how their operatives feel about the site and given them some...

Green Site Set Up with Huge Carbon Reductions

Published 19 May 2022 | No comments
Written by Anna Bennett

CategoriesCarbon reduction Green/renewable energy

This project is a 6-story commercial development Swindon that consists of new office space and surrounding public realm works. As part of the site and office setup, the project team analysed the cost and carbon emissions of traditional items or services and their green alternatives. 12 ‘green’ proposals were evaluated which ranged from procuring renewable sourced energy to retrofitting site...

Providing Reports for Colourblind Employees

Published 21 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Joanne Evison

CategoriesConsultation

During National Inclusion Week an anonymous survey of the project staff, including sub-contractors was carried out to ascertain the quantity of colour blind staff. It transpired that 24%, of those who responded to the survey, were colour blind. The gene that is responsible for the condition is on the X chromosome and this is the reason why more men are...

Use of Absorbent Gel for Non Hazardous Liquid Waste

Published 18 August 2017 | No comments
Written by Ben Andrews

CategoriesSpill prevention

The New Papworth Hospital has started to use Sodium Polyacrylate (a super absorbent hydrogel that can retain 300 times its own weight in water) to absorb small amounts of plasterboard tape and jointing washout waste. Small amounts of non-hazardous liquid waste (tool wash down etc.) have long been an issue for the construction industry where the disposal of this waste...

Smartzone Management Control System

Published 31 January 2017 | No comments
Written by Steven Wheeler

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours

MEWP has been fitted with a Smartzone management control system. This control system uses a card reader (IPAF ‘Smart PAL or other approved Smart Card), which only allows approved persons to operate this machine – by touching their card on the reader. It is not possible to start the machine using keys alone. Information is instantly downloaded, providing hours the...

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