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The Efficient Demolition of a Bridge Over a Motorway 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 26 April 2019 | No comments
Written by Lucy Hingley
CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Newsletters Pre-start information Reasonable working hours
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After months of planning and detailed communications, teams working on the M6 junction 13 to 15 smart motorway project in Stafford, successfully demolished Burton Bank Footbridge on the night of Saturday 23 March in just under 12 hours. The project team worked throughout the night to prepare and demolish the bridge and then undertake a massive clean-up operation to make...
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Safe Access and Egress 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 23 April 2019 | No comments
Written by Carolyne Ferguson
CategoriesControlled access Hazard boards Toolbox talks and daily briefings
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The SHE team working on the M23 SMART Motorways Project have recently implemented an initiative to improve the flow of information with regards to access and exit changes throughout the road works. Until recently, the team had relied on daily updates emailed out on a scale drawing, and the problem with that was that any changes throughout the day wasn’t...
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Utilities Signage 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 23 April 2019 | No comments
Written by Carolyne Ferguson
CategoriesRisk assessments Safety signage
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Cable strikes form a significant safety challenge for the construction industry utility sector, and such incidents can result in death or injury for the workforce as well as costing companies millions of pounds in associated damages and compensation costs. Damage to underground services can cause fatal or severe injuries (HSE 2005) as well as the potential for fire and explosions,...
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Talking Roadside Safety Sign 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 18 April 2019 | No comments
Written by Carolyne Ferguson
CategoriesNotice board Planning of traffic routes Regular updates of progress Visitor access and facilities
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‘The Talking Sign’ is a brand-new initiative designed by Kier in conjunction with Chevron, which is based on their intercom system normally used for residents awaiting escort through work areas. The Talking Sign was showcased recently at Gatwick Airport and was well received by stakeholders, Highways England and customers as it is the only ‘live’, up to the minute, works...
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Safety on the Move 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 April 2019 | No comments
Written by Carolyne Ferguson
CategoriesEmergency preparedness First aid
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Safety Point is a pop-up unit which can be deployed in 60 seconds and moved from site to site when needed. It has bays where safety apparatus can be easily reached for all operatives to use. The pod contents per the unit are 2kg powder extinguisher, standalone 100dB alarm, first aid kit and eyewash bottle, together with the Health and...
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BIOAIR: Living Breathing Wall

Published 6 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Trusha Dabasia
CategoriesMaintenance of hoarding and fences Natural habitat improvement
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On site, a green wall was created that would benefit biodiversity as much as possible. Working with the supplier, Kier reviewed the local biodiversity action plan and existing biodiversity in the area to select plants to use in the green wall. The plants were chosen to attract pollinators and the wall was placed on the hoarding in the church yard....
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Great Crested Newt Collection

Published 16 May 2018 | No comments
Written by Damian Hopkins
CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Protect the local environment Protection of existing natural habitat Specialist input
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Background The development of the M6 J16-19 Smart Motorway Project required mitigation measures to protect Great Crested Newts. This included large areas of vegetation management under supervision of an ecologist plus the installation of 7km of newt fencing and trapping under licence from Natural England. Original Method The conventional methodology for newt trapping involved the installation of pitfall traps. These...
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Astro Turf Muck Remover

Published 23 April 2018 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
CategoriesCleaning and maintenance regime
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Mucky boots are commonplace on construction sites and we employ many aids to help prevent the workforce from carrying the muck on their boots, such as boot brushes etc. We have found that by installing off-cuts of recycled astroturf to the compound walk ways, the workers’ boots naturally shed the muck as they walk. This is easily cleared away and...
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Riser Grillage Toe Boards

Published 9 March 2018 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
CategoriesFalling objects
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It is now common practice to install the riser grillages on buildings as soon or the same frame that the build Superstructure is installed. This ensures that there are no falls from height present during the build from the time the superstructure is completed. The introduction of Riser Grillage Toe Boards is the next level of building in good practice...
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Digital Construction Apprenticeships

Published 27 February 2018 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
CategoriesColleges and universities Promoting construction as a career choice Training plans
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Kier is a forward-thinking company that seeks to attract and retain construction talent of the future. To support this, we have launched a new digital construction apprenticeship scheme, which we believe is the first of its kind in the industry, and which embeds BIM as a foundation that can be used for on the job practical application and delivery of...
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Funnel Bins at Service Areas

Published 19 February 2018 | No comments
Written by Phillip Jaap
CategoriesPeriodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries Placement of waste
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Overview of the trial Highways England gave Area 3 the opportunity to trial the Tuben funnel bins. The trial was undertaken at Winchester Services and consisted of the installation of three funnel bins, two at standard car height and one at truck height. Each of the bins had a large sticker on them which demonstrated how to use the bin...
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First Aid Drones

Published 26 January 2018 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
CategoriesEmergency preparedness First aid
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Due to the first aid response times on site, we have setup a drone to allow a first aid kit and/or defibrillator to be used to transport the items to the injured. In the Risk and Method statement we have identified issues such as notifying the site that a drone is in use and for all other works to stop...
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Plastic Sheeting Take Back Scheme

Published 21 November 2017 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
CategoriesCircular economy Reduced use of single use plastics
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On our site we use floor protection products from Protec who have developed a take-back scheme that collects used proplex sheets as well as other twinwall corrugated plastic sheeting of any size, thickness and colour. They then recycle these sheets, thus providing a ‘closed loop’ solution to a potential waste product. There are just a few simple ground rules on...
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Movable Material Storage Rack

Published 21 November 2017 | No comments
Written by Gavin Thomas
CategoriesDesignated storage locations
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On our site we have used a racking system to store typical site materials which would generally be stored within the buildings being constructed. These types of materials are usually stored in the corner of a room behind barriers making them difficult to get to. The racking systems can easily be neatly stacked and readily available the materials can be...
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Environmental Activity Book

Published 7 November 2017 | No comments
Written by Daniel Manlove
CategoriesEducation Schools and nurseries
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Kier Construction is currently working on the development of St Faiths & St Martins Primary School. As part of our engagement with the school, an environmental workbook has been created to distribute to the pupils. The workbook aims to increase their awareness of environmental issues and best practice. The workbook is fun, interactive and includes puzzles, exercises and advice on...
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