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Courtesy & Respect

Site Visitor Induction Template

The purpose of this Site Visitor Induction Template is to ensure that all visitors are informed of the key health and safety risks associated with the site and the control measures in place to protect them, regardless of the length or frequency of their visit. Using a structured visitor induction helps to demonstrate a consistent approach to managing visitor safety,…

Cassette Scaffolding at Huddersfield Station

The West Alliance, working closely with its supply partners, developed an innovative solution to keep Huddersfield station and its platforms fully operational during the historic ‘Euston Roof’ refurbishment. To achieve this, temporary horizontal cassette platforms, which are modular sections designed to enhance accessibility and operational flexibility during construction were prefabricated and rolled into place across the full width of the…

Talking Hoarding

This contractor is using a device used to audibly dictate information about the project including the community notices and marketing information on the hoarding. Designed to engage those with visual impairments about the project and promote inclusivity in the community. The devices plays a pre-recorded message when members of the public walk past, describing the monthly newsletter, marketing information, environmental…

SEND Guidance for Construction

In collaboration with Leeds College of Building, this contractor has developed SEND Guidance for Construction to support inclusivity in the industry. The guidance helps navigate key acronyms, addresses common concerns around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and offers practical ways contractors can get involved. By engaging with this initiative, contractors can help create meaningful pathways to employment for SEND…

Neurodiversity Inclusion Project

This contractor has invited a range of groups representing people with neurodiversity, mental and physical barriers along with other hidden disabilities including NHS Employment Specialist Advisers, People4Skills and Don’t Dis My Ability/One Community who completed a formal site audit to inform future actions. The themes are inclusive site set up, mental health support and meeting the needs of the current…

Self Propelled Modular Transporter Box Drive

This initiative was bourne out by the need to install a 6300T bridge under the West Coast Mainline during a 9 day closure of Europe’s busiest railway without the risk of any over-runs which would have had multi-million pound financial penalties, huge commercial liabilities and a loss of corporate reputation. Traditional bridge slides would have taken too long so they…

Market Stall Communications

As part of their commitment to fostering community engagement, this contractor has established a market stall in Halifax Borough Market, providing a central, accessible location for public interaction. The stall serves as a hub for sharing project updates on the A629 Phase 2 works, answering queries, and addressing concerns. Since its inception, they have welcomed over 150 visitors, demonstrating its…

Chiller Lift Removing Need for a Crane and Road Closure

To avoid a large crane lift which would have meant road closures and disruption to the local area, this contractor developed a method for lifting 2 2.8t chiller units on the court roof. There is no device or design the contractor could find which was suitable for this. The original intent was for a crane lift which would have cause…

Supporting Visually Impaired Visitors

Wates Construction support visually impaired visitors by using the following items on our site. Enhanced bright tape which is used on all steps, doorways, kitchen hobs, edges Bumpons are used on light switches, microwave, kettle to help people find buttons and used as an indicator to operate items Liquid indicator – this is in all our kitchens on sites for…

Hygrometer

Following the removal of insulation to the facades and the historic issues around poor ventilation on the homes this contractor is remediating, residents are concerned that damp and mould may present itself in their homes. Therefore the contractor have placed a Hygrometer and Thermometer in each property. This is a convenient table or wall mountable unit that allows you to…

Bond St. Upgrade viewing gallery

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…

Public Voting Feedback

Interaction with the community can provide valuable feedback and improvements. Communication between site and the public is key in obtaining feedback. The easier this is the better. One site below demonstrated this in the example below: Site had voting devices with four buttons (smiley face to grumpy face) for the public to press for the site to get instant feedback: Issues…

High Stakes Civil Engineering Game

This initiative relates to the development and production of a team game which uses real life civil engineering scenarios to demonstrate how decisions made on site can have more or less impact on impacted communities and stakeholders. The game is designed to be interactive, fun and memorable. The aim is to provide an awareness and understanding of how and why…

Understanding Difficulties Facing Hearing Impaired Individuals

Sites should seek to understand and implement measures to assist operatives and visitors who suffer from disabilities. All members of the workforce should appreciate and understand the difficulties facing hearing impaired individuals. To raise awareness and gain a better understanding, the following actions were taken: A local school for deaf children was invited on to site; The children were tasked with pointing…

Diversion Videos

To aid some of the businesses impacted by the project they have created diversion videos that they have been able to put on their websites and social media platforms to help customers trying to find them. This is one of the first times they have used informative videos rather than diversion maps. Customers are able to view the video and…

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