The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched the Need to Talk Sticker as a discreet way for people in construction to access support when they need it most. The sticker features a QR code that takes you directly to CIOB Assist, where a range of help and resources are available. This is designed to be placed in private spaces, such…

To protect the 80,000 trees that have already been planted and allow them to establish, this contractor installed 6196m of fencing using a Cobalt Plant excavator which runs off Syntec fuel. This type of fuel is a suitable alternative to diesel and HVO, therefore aligning to the projects strategy to deliver using diesel-free construction. The team are also using an…

This contractor was collecting data on the air quality regarding their welding activities, Through this process they noticed this needed to be improved so procured a portable welding fume filter. Air quality issues on construction sites should be addressed quickly and collective control measures to protect the workforce are crucial. Noting the welding activities were causing them the most issues,…

In the construction industry earth blocks have previously been used for aesthetic and/or environmental reasons. This contractor has gone to the effort to test the blocks to achieve a 3 hour fire rating. Following the blocks passing this test they are now being used for structural and fire-rated walls. The earth blocks are formed from blue clay that was extracted…

This contractor has signed up for the Diabetes Safety Organisation Charter, this enables them to share the charter with their supply partners at a reduced rate. It also provides relevant courses for different types of roles on the project, to continue raising awareness with effective communication throughout the business and to aid understanding. They have an occupational nurse who carries…

Drinkaware is working with the Considerate Constructors Scheme to help people working in construction understand their relationship with alcohol and how it affects their health, wellbeing, and workplace safety. They spoke with two Tilbury Douglas employees, Dan Hooley, a Quantity Surveyor, and Georgi Dimov, a Senior Project Manager, to explore how people across the construction industry view alcohol, wellbeing, and…

This contractor has partnered with energy storage specialist Zenobe to help provide clean power for construction sites by utilising second-life batteries (refurbished electric bus batteries) and transforming them into portable batteries. They will be supplied with 20 portable batteries to be used as temporary power sources that run as a cleaner alternative to diesel generators. One battery unit can store…

This contractor has provided UV sun detection indicators which comprise of small patches that signal in real time when its time to reapply sun screen. The patches are really easy to apply and change colour when the sun screen fades and turn purple when its time to reapply. This is a simple visual aid taking out guess work to ensure…