Heron Bros Ltd

http://www.heronbros.com/

Breakaway Hi-Vis Vest 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 9 February 2026 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesHealth risk assessments and monitoring Inspection and assurance Positive leadership and risk ownership
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This contractor implemented a breakaway hi-vis vest which has been introduced as mandatory for all machine operators. This item pulls apart if caught on a moving part such as the controls, a door or similar. This vest will help to prevent injuries and accidents caused by ‘caught’ clothing on machinery or moving parts and will help reduce injuries and accidents...
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Re-imagined Hi-Vis Vest into Back Packs and Children’s Arm Bands

Published 19 February 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCommunity engagement Engage with community facilities Products sourced locally Tracking and recording of local contribution achieved
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This contractor has engaged with Titanic Denim, a small textile business that helps reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion, Titanic Denim rescue jeans, and other reclaimed materials destined for landfill.  They never thought of using Hi-Vis but will be adding this activity to their portfolio. The contractor provided old Hi-Vis jackets and coats that were due to go landfill,...
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Smart Plugs Energy Saver

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources Energy efficient plant and equipment
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Tapo switches have been used on the site accommodation of this project to assist with saving energy on electric heaters. These can be managed remotely by phone or tablet at home over the weekend or on holidays. This allows the user to maintain and check the heaters are managed correctly and not run up costly electricity bills. The user can...
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Heritage Skills Academy

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesDefined workforce qualification/skill levels Engagement and commitment from the workforce Learning plans and training available Workforce development plans
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With this project being an 1870’s listed building, the skills shortage was even more apparent. The contractor struggled to find the workforce in Northern Ireland to take on the commercial restoration project. Of those they could use they were either too busy or they didn’t understand the H&S requirements within the commercial sector. Therefore this contractor, knowing they had other...
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Community Surveys

Published 2 August 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesImpacted community surveys Maintain comments/complaints record Response to compliments and concerns Reviews and lessons learned
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On this project they strive to leave a positive legacy with the impact they have on individuals, the environment, the value chain and in the communities where they work. A key part of their stakeholder and community engagement was to carry out community surveys at three different stages; pre-construction, during construction and post construction. With the knowledge that this project...
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Medical School Scholarships to Support University Students

Published 4 August 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesColleges and universities Documented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities
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Ahead of the very first intake of medical students to the new School of Medicine, at Ulster University’s Magee campus, this contractor pledged to support the careers of two future doctors. Two local students benefited from full scholarships for the entire life span of their degree programme, lasting four years. These scholarships will widen access, in supporting the education and...
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Flexible Working 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 16 August 2021 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesFlexible working
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This contractor has long recognised there is a need to design more flexible roles and career pathways within construction. This has been accentuated by the pandemic, the increasing skills gap and competition for scarce talent. Consequently, the contractor has introduced a flexible working pilot on on of their sites. They have adopted new measures to ensure their staff return to...
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Art Meets Business to Deliver Wellbeing

Published 12 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesSchools and nurseries Support for local charities
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The leisure transformation team delivered a ‘Go Social’ grant and business support programme for local social enterprises. One of the successful applicants was Place To Wonder. The funding has been used to support the launch of the “Dream a Little Dream” book. “Dream a Little Dream” is a new children’s relaxation book that was created by Place to Wonder and...
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Improving Site Visitor Experience

Published 26 June 2018 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesVisitor access and facilities
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As a considerate constructor Heron Bros is committed to improving the safety of all our employees and site visitors. To ensure site visitors are fully informed and safe at all times, Heron Bros introduced a pre-visit information pack and site visitor pass. The pack is designed to prepare the site visitor and ensure their visit is pleasant and safe. The...
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School Road Safety Awareness Campaign

Published 18 December 2017 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries
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Heron Bros recently completed construction work on £8m Crookfur Primary School in Newton Mearns. While delivering the project, Heron Bros demonstrated their commitment to ensuring the safety of all stakeholders. Heron Bros in partnership with Crookfur Primary School delivered a Road Safety Awareness Campaign which coincided with Road Safety Week. The campaign targeted Crookfur Primary School Pupils with the aim...
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Girls’ horizons broadened through female-only STEM Campaign

Published 3 October 2017 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesDisadvantaged and minority groups support Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
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As part of Heron Bros project delivery for East Renfrewshire Council and the construction of Faith Schools Joint Campus, Crookfur PS & Nursery and Arthurlie Family Centre, they implemented the “Girls’ Horizons” Initiative to encourage females into STEM careers. In partnership with East Renfrewshire Council, BDP Architects and local schools a female-only careers event was held. More than 80 pupils...
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Financial Support

Published 11 July 2017 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesFinancial/debt management
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As a considerate employer Heron Bros cares about the wellbeing of their workforce. Heron Bros staff and supply chain benefit from training and development to help their workforce develop key life skills. Heron Bros initially partnered with social enterprise firm ‘Kith & Kin Financial Solutions’ to hold a one-hour workshop on financial well being for site employees. The workshop offered...
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Illegal Workers and Modern Slavery

Published 11 July 2017 | No comments
Written by Shauna Young
CategoriesModern slavery training Right to work checks
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Heron Bros recognised the need to highlight the challenges the construction industry faces in relation to Illegal Workers and Human Trafficking. Heron Bros Modern Slavery Policy defines the processes in place to ensure their supply chain are conducting right to work checks and can also carry out similar spot checks. The construction company went one step further by implementing a...
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