Temporary Power Battery Supply Units

Published 16 January 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Energy efficient plant and equipment Green/renewable energy
During the initial phase of works, a direct mains feed was not available for the welfare and site supplies, therefore a generator was required. To address planning constraints, nuisance to our neighbours and carbon footprint/emissions associated with large diesel generators, they considered the use battery supply units to operate primarily out of hours, but also to address inefficient running out...

Net Zero Partners

Published 16 January 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Measurement and publication of targets and performance
This contractor created an ‘Educating Our Supply Chain’ video on carbon reduction to support their business commitment towards Net Zero, which was publicised and shared with their key supply chain partners. A tailored launch session for their Net Zero Partners scheme was arranged and delivered to key subcontractors and suppliers to help prepare and align them with their commitments through...

Improving Health and Safety Outcomes through Better Buildability

Published 12 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Alistair Guthrie
CategoriesConsultation on health and safety
As part of the contractor’s drive to improve health and safety outcomes the project team were asked to consider how better buildability could help contribute to this drive. The project prepared a paper titled ‘Improving Health & Safety Outcomes through Better Buildability’ and this has been taken into the wider business as best practice. A presentation was prepared alongside the...

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Published 1 February 2021 | No comments
Written by Conor Gray
CategoriesTraining plans
Virtual work placement sessions were implemented which involve real time interaction with people who are performing these jobs on a day to day basis such as design managers, quantity surveyors and site managers to name a few. This has seen the colleges embracing this course as it has enabled them to claim a learning credit for students towards coursework. The...

Site Safety Awards

Published 10 September 2019 | No comments
Written by Leonora Simons
CategoriesConsultation on health and safety Workforce recognition programmes
We are proud of our health and safety record here at Dunoon Primary School, but in order to promote a more proactive and safety-aware consciousness throughout our workforce, each month an award is given to the operative who has demonstrated the most care and diligence in respect of the onsite safety of themselves, their colleagues, visitors and the public. A...

School Site Safety Team

Published 30 April 2018 | No comments
Written by Leonora Simons
CategoriesCommunity engagement Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
The School Site Safety Team involves children from the Project at Dunoon Primary School. This activity was decided in view of the fact that this is the children’s building and they will be its end users on completion. At the outset, the children were provided with an induction and PPE. Every week, they undertake escorted visits to the site with...

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