Winvic Construction
Cruciform Cranes
On this project, they have implemented a significant initiative by installing two cruciform cranes within just two days. These cranes are designed to sit on engineered concrete bases, meaning no piling works are required. This approach eliminates the need for piling, significantly reducing noise, vibration, and disruption to the surrounding community. The cranes can be installed in a far quicker...
Fire Rated Temporary Edge Protection System
This contractor has implemented fire rated temporary edge protection called ‘Drakon’ which is independently tested and certified for 120 minutes, ensuring protection for their workers and the building during construction. The system was tested for up to 190-minutes and up to 1100 degrees, exceeding certification standards. The Drakon has been bi-directionally tested and is intended for use covering construction voids...
Biodegradable Silt Mats
On this project, biodegradable silt mats have been placed across the swales that traverse the site to trap silt run-off and prevent it polluting nearby watercourses. The silt mats are manufactured from coir, which is a natural material made from coconut fibres that will biodegrade over time. Natural vegetation can grow through the silt mats, helping to stabilise the swales...
Remote Controlled Cantilever Lifting Beam
In order to safely install elements of the unitised facade system beneath a concrete frame climbing screen system the project identified and implement the successful use of a WiFi remote controlled cantilever lifting beam. This specialist lifting equipment reduced the risk of working at height and manual handling potential risks by being able to place loads closer to their final...
Skyline Remotely Operated Tower Crane
This contractor has implemented a remotely operated tower crane. The benefit of the technology on compact, high-rise projects is improved all round visibility; the cameras eliminate blind spots and restricted views created by the building and the close proximity of the lifts to the crane’s mast. They also provide up to 40% zoom resolution, allowing the crane operator to see...
Kone Jump Lift
This new lift installation process enables installation of the permanent passenger lifts even before the lift shaft reaches full height. The Kone jump lift solution involves the installation of a bespoke ‘crash deck/lifting beam frame’ within a partially completed lift shaft to enable the installation and use of the permanent works passenger lift whilst the remainder of the lift shaft...
BeeBots STEM Activity
This contractor’s STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassadors hosted a STEM themed activity at a library for local children. Exercises included learning how to programme BeeBots. The BeeBot is a small programmable robot that introduces children to creating simple programs. They learn the importance of sequences of accurate instructions, and test their sequences out using a ‘fakebot’ or paper-robot....
PH and Turbidity Water Monitor
As the collection of water samples can be a difficult process, this contractor chose to have a full time PH and turbidity water monitor on site. The water monitor is a hybrid power system using photovoltaic panels with a propane generator in case of emergency. The entire site team have access to the online monitoring system which sends message alert...
Robots to Reduce Exposure to Dust
Utilising cleaning robots on construction sites minimises exposure to dust by automating cleaning tasks. These robots navigate through the site, sweeping and vacuuming dust and debris, thereby reducing the need for manual labour and mitigating health risks associated with dust exposure. This approach enhances worker safety, improves air quality, and increases efficiency in maintaining a clean work environment amidst ongoing...
Diabetes – Safety in the Workplace
This contractor has implemented a diabetes safety in the workplace training course which provides an understanding of diabetes and the associated risks if the condition is not understood and managed correctly in the workplace. This is mandatory for all project managers to complete and supports their people pillar initiatives as part of their sustainability strategy of ensuring it is a...
T-Level Students Enrichment Programme
On this project, the contractor ran an enrichment programme to enhance the skills of 16 T-level Design, Surveying and Planning students at a local college. Two days of exciting activities were held at West Midlands Interchange as part of the six day course to provide practical experience and industry insights to meet the needs of the college, its students and...
Combined Noise and Dust Monitoring Equipment with Integrated AI
Each noise monitor used on this project not only captures audio clips when any noise exceedance limit is detected, but it also identifies different sources of noise. Through the integrated artificial intelligence, sounds are automatically analysed and categorised as noise being from: construction activities, impact sounds, music or vehicles. The recordings are automatically stored on a cloud-based system that is...
Eco Crib Retaining Walls
When tendering their scope of works, there was an item for installing retaining walls. The proposal at tender was to install a concrete/sheet piled retaining wall. The contractor took that away and came up with an alternative solution that was better for the environment and aesthetically pleasing. They chose to use an Ecocrib solution that utilises recycled polymer. To find...
Biometric Solutions for Security
The traditional signing in book has become an archaic method of knowing who is on site due to the potential for missing or wrong information. Biometric solutions vastly improve security as fingerprints are truly unique passwords, however, as construction sites aren’t the cleanest of environments, the Biosite system has been developed to be able to read and process a match...
Providing Real Life Experiences for Overseas Apprentices
At Winvic, we are always looking at ways we can work together with educational establishments to make a positive impression amongst the next generation of construction professionals. Earlier this year, a group of 35 construction engineering apprentices and two of their tutors from the French institute ‘L’école d’ingénieurs CESI’ visited the 700-acre East Midlands Gateway project as part of a...
