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Green Team Initiative

Published 6 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Denise Southard
CategoriesConserve of energy
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The Green team at Abbey Road Phase 1 is working on a few initiatives beyond the standard ISO 14001 waste and energy reductions that will be realistic and achievable for a company of this size. Using open discussion, participating in talks and attending various courses to learn more and taking the lead in sustainability and environment, the Green Team have...
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Magnetic Wristband

Published 6 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Denise Southard
CategoriesFalling objects
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A magnetic wrist band which is embedded with super strong magnets has been given to operatives for holding metal fixings. This is to be used when working at height adjacent to a leading edge to help minimise small fixings from falling from height. This also enables the sub-contractor to have both hands free while working.
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Wills, Power of Attorney and Inheritance Tax Talks

Published 29 May 2018 | No comments
Written by Jacqueline Hillyer
CategoriesFinancial/debt management Toolbox talks and daily briefings
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Due to the many changes we go through in life, especially in these days of divorces, remarriages and people now living longer, the legal side of all of this can sometimes be unclear, and can lead to stress and anxiety. It was therefore considered important to provide easy access to good advice for our workforce on these matters. We arranged...
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Steel Frame Systems Helping Hand Safety Clips

Published 26 September 2017 | No comments
Written by Kevin Crawford
CategoriesFalling objects
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In multi-storey framed construction, it is now common practice to use light steel infill walls to create a rapid dry envelope to support the external cladding. The same form of construction may be used as separating or compartment walls between different parts of the building. The use of light steel infill walls may be applied to steel or concrete framed...
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Dust Suppression with Cordless Mobile Vacuum Cleaner

Published 20 March 2017 | No comments
Written by Tony Merrell
CategoriesDust
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Building sites inevitably produce dust. This can be from cement dust, cutting wood, demolition, and general dust generated by the workers on site. Dust is a very serious hazard, not only to plant and equipment, impairing its efficiency and longevity, but more importantly to operatives on site. Dust can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which covers many lung conditions that...
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Preparing Students for the Future

Published 17 March 2017 | No comments
Written by Anita Elahi
CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement Engage with community facilities Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
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As part of our commitment to training and developing young people, we hold mock interviews with years 10 and 11 students at schools across the region, giving students the opportunity to meet real people from the world of employment and practice their interview techniques. After the interviews, we give the students feedback and areas for improvement. We also give the...
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