Wates Construction
Ramadan Education Video for the Workforce
During Ramadan one of this contractor’s female Trainee Site Managers requested to talk to the workforce about the symbolism of the holy month and the importance of supporting people observing Ramadan. The talk was so successful with the workforce that they asked her to record an informative film which could be rolled out to our full supply chain and the...
Smart Hoist
Smart Hoist is a software that has been retrofitted to this contractors hoists. It involves an artificial intelligence camera, two sets of wireless screens inside and outside the hoist car and an intelligent wireless call system. The system is designed to bring three main benefits: Improves safety on site e.g. PPE recognition, wind alerts, cctv inside hoist Improves efficiency of...
Incontinence Pad Disposal Facility
According to Ontex Healthcare (2018) around 5-10% of the UK population has urinary incontinence. However as people do not feel comfortable talking about it the exact numbers are unknown and the issues are not addresses. This contractor decided to put waste disposal bins in male toilets to allow people with those issues to dispose of used pads, while staying anonymous.
Buildots – 4D Modelling Engine
Buildots is an AI solution mounted to a safety helmet which uses a 360 degree camera to 3D scan working areas scanned during a general walkaround, the footage is then uploaded onto the system which uses AI to compare scanned image with BIM model (architectural model, fire stopping and M and E). The system is then able to generate a...
Biodegradable Cable Ties
This contractor has used biodegradable cable ties to further reduce the consumption of single use plastics onsite. These cable ties have been used in areas such as exclusion zones and in their debris netting on the scaffold. This has been particularly useful as cable ties are often disposed of in general waste which is often then converted to landfill. In...
An Interview with Dame Judith Hackitt – Taking a Stand for Quality
This project hosted a “Stand Down” to watch a commissioned live interview with Dame Judith Hackitt. A light lunch was supplied and all staff stopped work to watch this moving interview about how the quality of the work has a future impact on the safety of the buildings they create for future generations to come. The recording of this was...
Dust Suppression with Cordless Mobile Vacuum Cleaner
Building sites inevitably produce dust. This can be from cement dust, cutting wood, demolition, and general dust generated by the workers on site. Dust is a very serious hazard, not only to plant and equipment, impairing its efficiency and longevity, but more importantly to operatives on site. Dust can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which covers many lung conditions that...
Preparing Students for the Future
As part of our commitment to training and developing young people, we hold mock interviews with years 10 and 11 students at schools across the region, giving students the opportunity to meet real people from the world of employment and practice their interview techniques. After the interviews, we give the students feedback and areas for improvement. We also give the...
What Do Construction Workers Do?
Primary school pupils across London are among the first to receive a unique new children’s book designed to inspire them to work in the construction industry. This is due to this contractor donating 5,000 books to Key Stage 2 pupils at 11 schools across London and the south It comes after research found that by the age of seven, children...
Thumbs Up for Safety Video
The project team worked closely with the main contractor and Scaffolding team to create a safety alert video on roads safety alerts for children. This video is used as part of a safety briefing during school visits. The new road safety video is being shown in Barking schools as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of...
QR Code – Information Hub
On this project, they have set up an information hub web page. This is accessed via a QR code which has been put on posters across the site . The Information Hub is for all operatives, supervisors and managers working on site, and contains useful information including: Dates, Times and Locations for Daily Coordination Meeting, Health and Safety Meetings Daily...
Insight Timer
As an employer, the contractor has a duty of care to ensure that health, safety and wellbeing, and that of others, is not affected whilst at work. They also has a legal duty to manage the risks from fatigue, irrespective of a person’s willingness to work extra hours or preference for certain shift patterns or social reasons. They have implemented...
Happiness Playlist
The project team have created their own Spotify Playlist to play in the office and on personal devices. These are different tracks from when each member of the team was eleven years old. This has been proven by the Happiness Institute in Denmark to encourage happy thoughts, release endorphins and it’s when we hit our musical peak. The songs evoke...
Soundex Cutting Enclosure Trial
This contractor has assisted with product development and feedback of the Soundex Cutting Enclosure. The enclosure was constructed under the guidance of a technical consultant and trialled by their SFS contractor. Feedback was given to them on potential improvements around working space. With the site abutting a live school and residential housing, the Soundex Cutting station provided an environment where...
Recycled Old School Cubicles
Changing cubicles donated from an old school which had become redundant due to the school being demolished are being used as changing areas in the welfare area for the site operatives. Due to Site Operating Procedures and the two metre social distancing rule it allows two operatives in the changing area at one time. These cubicles allow five operatives to...
