Costain Laing O'Rourke JV

Bond St. Upgrade viewing gallery

Published 12 September 2016 | No comments
Written by Angelika Chraska-Pongo
CategoriesCommunity engagement Regular updates of progress Visitor access and facilities
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It can sometimes be a difficult task to show off the underground works to everyone who wants to see it. Sometimes not only difficult but time consuming as well as all the correct PPE equipment needs to be worn, extra care has to be taken to avoid disrupting the works and if the visitors are not very fit, then sometimes...
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Supporting the Poppy Appeal

Published 30 August 2016 | No comments
Written by Angelika Chraska-Pongo
CategoriesSupport for local charities
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In November 2015, Costain took part in selling poppies for Remembrance Day. In total, we managed to raise a total of £1230.97 for charity. Costain workers stood out and distributed themselves across Bond Street station in order to cover as wide an area as possible and help raise money for charity. There were many scenarios which took place on the...
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Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support

Published 25 August 2016 | No comments
Written by Angelika Chraska-Pongo
CategoriesSupport for local charities
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At the time Macmillan Cancer Support campaign had been targeting male cancer. It is estimated that men are 70% more likely to die from cancer but only 20% of callers to the Macmillan Support line were men. There may have been a variety of reasons for this, but it was decided that awareness should be raised about the issue. In...
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Specially Designed Hoarding Boards

Published 11 July 2016 | No comments
Written by Angelika Chraska-Pongo
CategoriesMaintenance of hoarding and fences
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Hoarding boards are used to help keep the site more secure, the hoarding boards are strong, versatile and could easily be moved around site. The compound fence was changed in consultation with the local stakeholders to improve the image of the site. The hoarding boards have been painted blue so that the fences would blend in with the surroundings. Installing...
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Energy Efficient Road Sweepers

Published 11 July 2016 | No comments
Written by Angelika Chraska-Pongo
CategoriesConserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment
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Due to vehicles and workforce travelling on and off the site, the area becomes unclean which would need serious consideration about cleaning the area without harming the environment. The TRS TFIIOR-TRS is more energy efficient and silent road sweeper which is controlled by a variety of battery powered items and equipment. When compared with the large HGV road sweeper, testing the...
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