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Collaboration with Police Bait and Trace System to Tackle Organised Crime Network

Published 4 March 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCommunity engagement Preventing unauthorised access

The project is in a high-crime area, posing challenges for the local community. As a major construction site, it attracted criminal attention and became a target for theft, impacting subcontractors, especially SME’s. In response, the team partnered with Sunbelt Rentals and the Met Police to trial a solution. A total station was fitted with two GPS trackers, one visible and...

Reactec R-Link Smart Watch

Published 9 October 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Health risk assessments and monitoring Inspection and assurance Monitoring Unsafe condition reporting

The R-Link smart watch is a new generation of workplace wearable technology which is designed to help workers monitor the risk of exposure to vibration. This informs the wearer of their exposure levels by calculating and displaying their HAV risk assessment exposure points in real-time. Sound and vibration alerts inform the wearer if their personalised exposure thresholds have been exceeded....

Motion Based Measuring Technology

Published 9 October 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Modern methods of construction Monitoring and recording of resource usage

Measuring complex areas with traditional tools and transferring scribbled data to the clipboard and pen has so much potential for error. This contractor is using Moasure which is a motion-based measuring tool. Built using high performance inertial sensors, packed into a device that fits in the palm of your hand. As you touch down from one point to another this...

Probst Vacuum Lifter

Published 14 August 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

This contractor have used a vacuum lifter which avoids the needs for manual handling when kerbing. This eliminates any risk to the workforce in terms of back strain and injury as well as reducing time constraints, increasing productivity. This reduces people plant interface on site, which is highly advantageous in the narrow working areas, improves productivity and reduces carbon emissions....

Baubot Robotic Drilling Machine

Published 19 June 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Modern methods of construction

Where tradition excavation involves using machine mounted breakers this contractor is trialling an alternative methodology. The Baubot machine is a robotic drilling rig that is able to drill a series of preset holes in designed sequence across an area with high precision to the exact dimension and depth of the proposed excavation. This was used in tandem with Dynacem expanding...

Use of Greenhoard Hoarding System

Published 19 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Olubukola Olose

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

As part of environmental initiatives put in place by the project team to contribute to reduction in the CO2 emissions, the GreenHoard hoarding system has been used. The GreenHoard hoarding system is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the traditional plywood hoarding. It comprises of boards made from 100% recycled plastic waste fixed to a recycled steel frame and supported...

Use of Electric Telehandler and Rubber Wheeled Pallet Truck

Published 12 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Olubukola Olose

CategoriesNoise

The Whitechapel Station Main Works project is located in a dense urban environment, with residential properties adjacent to the sites. Whilst working within consent limits the project still received over twenty noise complaints between June and July 2020 and in the community Liaison Panel (CLP) meeting held in July 2020, residents raised numerous issues with regards to noise levels from...

Solar Powered Noise Monitor

Published 27 August 2019 | No comments
Written by Vanessa Hilton

CategoriesGreen/renewable energy Noise

In order to adequately manage and monitor noise at local sensitive receptors during the build, three noise monitors have been installed to provide real-time data at three locations. A logistical challenge was presented by the remote location required for these monitors to be placed and consequently, lack of power source. However, this was overcome through early engagement with a local...

Magnetic Labels for Static Plant

Published 18 February 2019 | One comment
Written by Amirul Islam

CategoriesNear miss

There have been various occasions in which static plant and machinery have leaked oil, even when they are not being used. As a protective measure and to minimise impacts to the environment, plants nappies and/ or drip trays capture any leaks from plants that are either static or being refuelled. However, occasionally these measures are not in place and in...

Improving Environmental Hazard Spotting

Published 10 October 2016 | One comment
Written by Zebrina Hanly

CategoriesInvolvement Workforce training

The Challenge At our site, reporting of environmental near misses and close calls were poor and it was clear many of the operatives were struggling to identify what environmental hazards might actually be and toolbox talks and posters were not working. Training was needed – but for a 300 strong diverse workforce how could we develop effective training? Many on...

Ramadan

Published 2 September 2015 | No comments
Written by Jonathan Tucker

CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support

Site Managers should consider religious and cultural needs, to ensure that the workforce feels valued and supported. During Ramadan, Muslims fast as well as engage in prayer and spiritual reflection. Colleagues should be aware of Ramadan and respect the fact that practising Muslims will not consume food or drink liquids for a month, during daylight hours. The following actions were...

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