Wates Construction

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Happiness Playlist

Published 5 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Denise Southard

CategoriesMental health

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

Published 20 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin

CategoriesNoise

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

Published 20 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin

CategoriesSuitable/accessible separate facilities

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...

Plasloc System

Published 20 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin

CategoriesSuitable/accessible separate facilities

To remain compliant with Site Operating Procedures, this project has used the Plasloc system due to its flexibility to construct around existing set ups and waste reduction capabilities. At a time where there is a focus on maintaining a clean and sterile environment, Plasloc PVC-U allows for easy clean and upkeep of welfare and office environments. The standard internal site...

Environmentally Friendly Concrete Washout

Published 20 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin

CategoriesSpill prevention

A specially designed wash out skip was used in conjunction with concrete pump operations. The pan is designed to fit underneath the rear hopper, allowing the pump to wash out without spillage and the associated environmental risk. The Eco-Pan provider carry out a concrete collection service, so if there is no intended use for any excess concrete, it can be...

Blocklocker

Published 20 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin

CategoriesPreventing unauthorised access

The boundary of this project has a range of live services running around the site boundary, so using the ‘Blocklocker’ system for kentledge protection to freestanding hoard systems allowed them to erect the hoarding on existing ground with no added risk, while maintaining a secure site boundary at all times. The Blocklocker prohibits tampering of the kentledge system and offers...

Children’s Book Project

Published 7 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Max Jenkinson

CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries Support for local charities

On this project the site team have set up a donation box for second hand books on the site perimeter hoarding. Operatives, pedestrians and employees are able to donate books which not only get distributed to local families but also get distributed to local schools too. The aim is engage young people and families and empower future leaders.

Cabin for Food Donations

Published 8 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Denise Southard

CategoriesCommunity engagement

The project team gave a local college a cabin so they could keep their food donations dry. Their food bank supports over 50 vulnerable families the school community as well as those who struggle with food poverty, have no recourse to public funds, are unemployed and are unable to access universal credit. The contractor has also donated a fridge freezer...

Memorial For a Subcontractor

Published 26 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Denise Southard

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Mental health

The project team were all deeply saddened of the loss of Terry Tyler from LJJ LTD on 16th January 2021. Terry was much liked and respected by everyone on the Knowles House project. To encourage the workforce to talk about their grief regarding the loss of a work colleague, the project team have put up memorials and set up an...

Sponsorship of Road Safety Scheme

Published 19 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin

CategoriesCommunity engagement Pedestrian safety Schools and nurseries

The project team at Langley Grammar School have sponsored the ‘Outside your school’ Road Safety Campaign in the Slough area. The funding pays for: Campaign posters, materials and communications. Pages on multiple campaign websites. Multiple Twitter campaign announcements. Multiple Facebook campaign announcements. The campaign aims to combat the prevalence of dangerous and inappropriate driver behaviour in the vicinity of schools,...

Purehold Welfare Door Handles

Published 11 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCleaning and maintenance regime

All all existing welfare door handles we changed to those of the “Purehold “ design which are 99.9% effective in killing bacterial such as coronavirus. These were developed for health and care settings and are coated with an anti-bacterial coating that kills germs and reduces risk of infections spreading. This was seen as a simple and cost effective way of...

Near Field Communication Tags

Published 11 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInduction and training Toolbox talks and daily briefings

Near Field Communication Tags are located in the site canteen and throughout the welfare area to share key information with the workforce in a digital and more engaging method. This is also to reduce the amount of posters being displayed on site that are very often ignored. NFC tags are passive and do not require a power source. The tags...

Food Donation to a School

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Denise Southard

CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries

The project team donated food to a school located in one of the most deprived areas of Brent. Parents have struggled to buy essentials for their children and in some cases gone without food themselves to feed their children. Many of them wake up everyday facing insecurity, uncertainty, and impossible decisions about money. It means facing marginalisation, discrimination and constant...

Electric Bike Charging Points

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesElectric vehicles

The site was approached by an employee early at set-up to consider charging e-bikes. The project team were able to add an electric charging point to a conventional cycle rack for e-bikes. E-bikes are a rapidly-growing form of transport which need secure storage and charging points with car charging points not being suitable. They are being used by people who...

Dust Trap for Drilling into Ceilings

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDust Falling objects

The site team are utilising a simple but very effective dust catching device for drilling into ceilings. It is recognised that vacuum collection is common place but not always done. The ‘Milwaukee Dust Trap’ is a drilling shroud that catches the dust and stops it getting in the air. As the tools can be bought for £20, they can be issued...

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