A new method of piling was used on this project to enable the piling with extraction to be carried out in very close vicinity to homes and businesses. This method stops any over drilling needed, any escaping air which could cause localised damage, dust and flying debris. Previous methods used were causing too much noise and vibrations causing damage to…

A rapidly deployable, transportable wind turbine was developed by Murcott Energy, in conjunction with Network Rail and South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA). This device aims to offer renewable energy to remote railway worksites that otherwise would have typically relied on diesel generators for power. The Murb Wind Turbine is currently being trialled at their site at Old Oak Common. The…

This contractor has used the latest incursion technology, the Intellicone, to ensure workforce safety, while ensuring minimal disruption to a local ambulance station. The Ambulance service were appreciative of this initiative and commented: “Overnight access went smoothly yet again and appreciated the swift removal of the traffic management ahead of advertised time. Very minimal delay to the Ambulance Service.” The…

This contractor is implementing long-term structural and geotechnical monitoring to enhance the value of the constructed piles. Fibre optics have been installed in piles and columns over a land and marine environment and soil sensors grouted in beneath the concrete basement slab and pile caps to measure ground bearing pressures. This use of the technology has not been used before…

On this project they have been using Disperse, which is an AI progress tracking system and 360 degree image recognition system capturing site images from a fixed location on a weekly basis. It enables automated progress tracking, detailed reporting, and long-term data retention to support post construction management. Disperse has transformed team collaboration on the project by breaking down information…

The Whale on the Wharf is a four-storey breaching whale sculpture installed at this project. This transformed ocean plastic into art to raise awareness about marine pollution. Beyond its symbolic meaning, it integrates cutting-edge sustainable engineering notably the use of biochar concrete, an emerging low-carbon construction material. Biochar stores up to 85% biogenic carbon, acting as a carbon sink that…

Road-going mobile cranes are a common sight on roads and construction sites across the UK and like all heavy equipment, have the potential to cause great harm if not maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner. When using mobile cranes, several important factors must be considered to help reduce risk. These include decisions made at the procurement stage,…

The team have devised an automated safety initiative whereby pedestrians are safeguarded from oncoming vehicles using the sites one-way system. Upon entering the one-way system, a motion detection device identifies a vehicle and automatically locks the pedestrian access/egress gates. Upon doing so, the vehicle barrier is lifted and the system uses a secondary device to record that the vehicle has…