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In exploring ways to reuse materials on construction sites, this contractor introduced a durable polypropylene floor protection system as an alternative to single-use products like correx or cardboard. Its strength and flexibility allow it to be used repeatedly across different site areas such as concrete walkways, carpeted finishes and timber floors. The product is made from recyclable polypropylene, offering far…
This contractor is using high strength lasers to clean rust and imperfections from existing steel beams and columns to prepare them ready for new intumescent paint coverings. This is a technique not ordinarily used on construction sites with its primary application in factory’s or workshops. This is quicker than tradition sand blasting, scrapping and buffing away or stripping with chemicals….
This contractor deployed a containerised substation, housed in a modified 20ft shipping container. This compact substation replaced a traditional substation, providing temporary power during construction, and was utilised for it’s space efficiency, ease of deployment, and ability to be migrated throughout phases of the project lifecycle to new locations to allow permanent works to proceed. This in turn, also minimised…
This contractor has installed facade mounted solar panels to supply their temporary site office and reduce the emissions associated with the electricity consumption. Installing solar panels to supply constructions sites has been done before, however, it is incredibly tricky for fit-out projects with limited access to external space to coordinate this. A significant proportion of emissions associated with construction works…
This contractor is actively utilising the PEX plumbing system across live residential projects, specifically for apartment heating, hot water supply (HWS), and boosted cold water systems. This advanced system simplifies installation, improves safety, and enhances overall productivity. The system is designed for jointless installation, significantly reducing the risk of leaks. It is lighter than traditional pipework, features colour-coded lagging for…
To maintain passenger access between platforms 1 and 2 during the station upgrade works at Deighton, a Layher system scaffold bridge was installed as an alternative to more frequently used tube and fit scaffold systems. This scaffolding system is centred on the highly versatile Allround Connector, which features a ‘rosette’ welded onto the upright component that can safely and securely…
This contractor installed panels that are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, ensuring high accuracy, zero weather delays, and superior quality compared to traditional on-site methods. This enables construction of up to 15 storeys with installation rates of under two weeks per floor, significantly reducing project timelines, as well as accommodating complex architectural features such as balconies, cantilevers, pitched or…
On this project, the team replaced traditional concrete blinding with Dufaylite Clayboard, a 100% recycled paper honeycomb void former. This lightweight, sustainable material provides a structurally sound void beneath slabs, mitigating ground movement and clay heave without using concrete. The switch eliminated around 5m³ of general concrete mix, reducing the project’s embedded carbon footprint by approximately 6 tonnes. This demonstrated…
On this project, the existing football pitch, made of heavy clay subsoil, was repurposed as a piling mat for the GSHP array. To improve long-term drainage, they implemented terrain aeration: a 1m hollow probe injected compressed air to create microfractures, followed by milled seaweed. As the seaweed degrades, it leaves organic biomass that keeps the fractures open, allowing surface water…
To minimise excavation for both the piling mat and the haul road, Tensar geogrid was utilised to create a mechanically stabilised layer beneath these areas. This approach eliminated the need for a 600mm dig-off for the piling mat ,instead the Tensar was laid directly over the existing topsoil, allowing the construction layers to be built up from there. The same…
This contractor has implemented a new edge shutter system which is aimed to replace the traditional timber and plywood edge shutter. This eliminates cutting of timber which will then in turn eliminate the use of a circular saw and stops the exposure of the workforce to noise and dust from these high-powered tools. The system is quick and easy to…
This contractor has implemented Ultimate Cell, a hydrogen-based fuel enhancement system, on 15-tonne excavators. The system generates hydrogen through electrolysis and injects it into the air intake of diesel engines, improving combustion efficiency, lowering fuel use, and reducing emissions without requiring engine modifications. Ultimate Cell units were fitted to a 15-tonne excavator, site dumper and telehandler, and monitored over three…
This contractor is leading a two-year collaboration with Plinx and MachineMax to transform site operations through real-time monitoring, zoning, & behaviour-led feedback. The first phase is to install 100 retrofittable MachineSense sensors to track idling and plant utilisation, targeting a 7% carbon reduction and 10% utilisation improvement. The second phase introduces advanced safety features including operator alerts, site speed limits…
This contractor used FabBRICK which transforms recycled textiles into sustainable wall panels that combine design with performance. Each panel is made from shredded fabrics bonded with an eco-friendly, bio-sourced glue, resulting in a durable and unique material that has natural variations in colour and texture. FabBRICK wall panelling aids with acoustics, provides thermal insulation, and is fire-resistant, while helping to…
The team have implemented a way of plunging the reinforcement for the bearing piles which significantly reduces the workload for the following trades and reduced waste steel being produced, along with making the works on site safer and quicker. Traditionally pile reinforcement would be installed into the pile with the top of the reinforcement finishing level with the piling platform….