Wates Construction
Plasloc System
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
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
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
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.
Memorial For a Subcontractor
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
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
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
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
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...
Dust Trap for Drilling into Ceilings 
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...
Progress Photos on the Hoarding
The pedestrian entrance at this project has a long walkway to the site entrance turnstile. To avoid keeping the hoarding up the walkway either plain or filling it with posters, the site team have used this space to display monthly progress photos. Each month, a current photo of site is added to the walkway, so visitors to site can see...
Riser Safe
This project has a fully integrated BIM model and have taken the opportunity to utilise the riser safe system manufactured by Ambar Kelly which provides the following advantages: Ambar Kelly designs, fabricates and supplies engineered ‘chequer-plate’ covers for all Duct Voids through the precast slabs and incorporates precise access holes for service installations to maintain safety and fire security throughout...
Promoting Black History Month
October is Black History Month and to mark this the project team celebrated the achievements and contributions to the UK and around the world of black people throughout history. Informative posters were placed around site to recognise the accomplishments of black Britons to educate all of the workforce on black history.
Reducing Environmental Impact of Implementing a Temporary Car Park
A large temporary car park has been formed on the footprint of what will be a sports pitch area. It is designed to be self draining as it is constructed using a gravel filled grid system, set at a level to allow it to be top soiled over as part of the permanent works. This removes the need for double...
Kaizen Method of Working
Taken from the Japanese word for continuous improvement or change for the better, the concept of Kaizen is making small but continuous changes for the better at work. Kaizen involves every employee and strongly encourages suggestions for improvements, even if they are minor, as long as improvements continue. Suggestions coming from all levels of the workplace, from our security guards...
