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JSM has developed the Non-Intrusive Cable Extraction (NICE) innovative system that removes underground decommissioned fluid filled cables without the need for traditional open cut trenching for the entire length of the cable route as current practice entails. Along with fluid filled cables, the NICE system can also be used on
The construction industry has welcomed e-learning with companies, suppliers and construction sites registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme undertaking 3,600 courses so far. The construction industry’s online platform for sharing best practice, the Best Practice Hub, has launched a number of free e-learning courses which are designed to help raise
The UK’s first use of cold repaving has been described as a success as highway contractors on Northumberland’s A1 have pioneered a new method of road resurfacing that is 10 times faster than traditional methods. Highways England’s contractor for the area, A-one+, which is a joint venture of Halcrow, Costain
MP Robert Goodwill has called on more people to join the construction industry after a recent visit to a college redevelopment. Here, he met the next generation of upcoming talent in the construction industry and experienced what work in the industry is like first hand. Goodwill paid a visit to
IRWIN Tools is once again on the lookout for the UK and Ireland’s ‘Ultimate Tradesperson’ with the launch of its yearly ‘Nominate a Tradesperson’ competition. The company is seeking trade professionals to nominate colleagues or even themselves and share tales of how that person has gone the extra mile with
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JSM has developed the Non-Intrusive Cable Extraction (NICE) innovative system that removes underground decommissioned fluid filled cables without the need for traditional open cut trenching for the entire length of the cable route as current practice entails. Along with fluid filled cables, the NICE system can also be used on gas filled cables and standard power cables. JSM has already worked with UK Distribution Networks Operators (DNOs) and the National Grid in the delivery of commissioned projects and successful trials using the NICE system as the main operation method. JSM most recently carried out the first successful trial in an urban environment on behalf of UK Power Networks in the prestigious Greenwich area. The use of the innovative technology reduced a 460 metre trench to just 60 metres of smaller excavations. The NICE system works by firstly loosening the cables using ‘Launch’ and ‘Receive’ pits, a unique cable de-bonding tool connected to a special drill rig is wrapped around the decommissioned cable, and then extracting the cables, with a series of benefits associates with using the programme that can be filed into three categories. Firstly, there are physical benefits as it is a less intrusive and safer method compared to open cut trenching, with around 80-90% less excavating needed by comparison. There are also commercial benefits as the NICE system provides superior value with projects possibly achieving a cost neutral balance because of asset materials value being recovered. Meanwhile, environmental benefits are also associated with the use of the NICE system as it is more environmentally friendly and reduces the impact on neighbouring habitats and ecology, with reduced carbon emissions and fewer excavated materials sent to landfill sites. JSM is continuing to change and challenge the norms of the industry by refining and exploring the new innovate processes that will provide greater efficiency and added value to the industry.
The construction industry has welcomed e-learning with companies, suppliers and construction sites registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme undertaking 3,600 courses so far. The construction industry’s online platform for sharing best practice, the Best Practice Hub, has launched a number of free e-learning courses which are designed to help raise industry standards. Companies, suppliers and construction sites of all sizes registered with the Considerate Construction Scheme can undertake the e-learning courses, which are designed to improve their knowledge of the scheme in order to meet and exceed the expectations outlined by the scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice. The e-learning courses are eligible for CPD and were launched to all users registered with the Best Practice Hub during May. Since then, they have received a big response with more than 3,600 courses being taken by more than 750 individuals in the sector. The e-learning courses improve users’ understanding of the scheme’s Monitors’ Checklist, while also providing a series of ideas to help properly prepare them for Monitors’ visits. In total, there are six courses available. Five of these directly relate to the scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice: Value their Workforce; Secure everyone’s Safety; Protect the Environment; Respect the Community; Care about Appearance and one which provides an introduction to the Scheme. Edward Hardy, Chief Executive of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, commented: “The Best Practice Hub’s e-learning courses provide a great resource for any site manager, contractor, supplier or client looking to improve their knowledge of the Scheme and meet and exceed the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice.” Hardy added that the courses are practical and easy to access for users and help to achieve the ultimate goal of continuing to raise industry standard and improve its overall image. Last month, Isabel Martinson was appointed as Executive Chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
The UK’s first use of cold repaving has been described as a success as highway contractors on Northumberland’s A1 have pioneered a new method of road resurfacing that is 10 times faster than traditional methods. Highways England’s contractor for the area, A-one+, which is a joint venture of Halcrow, Costain and Colas, has resurfaced 2.2km of the A1 at Brownieside in Northumberland with the use of cold repaving. For the first time, the Wirtgen cold recycling machine is being used in the UK. The machine allows the road’s underlying layers to be recycled, churning up the old surface material, combining it with new material within the body of the machine then laying it back down immediately on the road behind. Every year in Germany, over five million sq m of thin layers are paved in cold application but this is the first time that the technique has been used in the UK. Here, the machinery is owned and operated by subcontractor Lane Rental Services, which purchased the equipment three months ago. There are two models of cold recycling machines offered by Wirtgen; the 3800 CR and the 2200 CR, both of which have an integrated paving screed for in-situ cold recycling of carriageway pavement, however these may be adapted for the addition of bitumen emulsion, water cement slurry or foamed bitumen. Lane Rental Services specified a custom-made 3200 CR, capable of paving carriageways of 3.2- to 5-metre widths, which is being used in Northumberland in conjunction with a Vögele Super 1900-3i tracked paver. The road surface is initially prepared for the application of the thin overlay by cold milling machines with fine milling drums. This results in a fine profile of the milled roadway which created a substrate with which micro-surfacing can engage. The ‘valleys’ of the fine-milled profile engage the layers of the micro-surfacing, which in turn produces a smooth layer structure.
MP Robert Goodwill has called on more people to join the construction industry after a recent visit to a college redevelopment. Here, he met the next generation of upcoming talent in the construction industry and experienced what work in the industry is like first hand. Goodwill paid a visit to the Scarborough University Technical College (UTC), which is currently being built by Willmott Dixon and is designed for students aged between 14 and 18 who want to study engineering. The industry is in urgent need of more workers, with CITB predicting the creation of around 230,000 new construction jobs in the UK during the next five year period. The MP for Scarborough and Whitby, Goodwill commented: “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It just proves how successful and rewarding a career in construction can be. I would encourage everyone to visit Go Construct and find out more about a career in construction.” Meanwhile, CITB Partnership Manager, Jeremy Wright, believes that these kind of site visits are a great way of inspiring more people to consider starting a career in construction. Wright added: “It is a great opportunity to showcase just how rewarding a career in the sector can be. “There is no better time than now, with over 16,000 new construction jobs expected to be created over in Yorkshire over the next five years.” As part of Open Doors 2016, the Scarborough UTC site recently opened its doors to the public. Open Doors is a joint scheme between Build UK and the Construction Industry Training Board. However, a recent survey has revealed that construction industry activity fell again in July, which confirmed the sector’s loss of momentum since the second quarter of this year. Last month, the Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index for the sector fell to 45.9, which was a slight fall from June and still below 50, which shows the industry has contracted.
IRWIN Tools is once again on the lookout for the UK and Ireland’s ‘Ultimate Tradesperson’ with the launch of its yearly ‘Nominate a Tradesperson’ competition. The company is seeking trade professionals to nominate colleagues or even themselves and share tales of how that person has gone the extra mile with their work, no matter how big or small the task. Throughout the world, tradespeople rely on IRWIN for high quality performance on jobs and now the firm is celebrating the best of the UK and Ireland. The winning application will receive £5,000 to help build their business, a paid apprentice for the whole of next year and a range of IRWIN products, including VISE-GRIP cutting pliers, WeldTec Circular Saw blades and IRWIN’s new Pro Comfort Screwdrivers. The winner is set to be confirmed at the Build Show on October 18 and 19 at Birmingham’s NEC and before this year’s successful candidate is revealed, there will be a monthly winner who will receive a prize package comprising of IRWIN tools up to the value of £660, along with an all-expenses paid trip to the Build Show to the value of £850. IRWIN’s Senior Brand Activation Manager, Amber Popowicz, commented: “We established Nominate a Tradesperson to find tradespeople who, through their skills and dedication, make a real difference. “This could be a tradesperson who has shown their commitment to instilling their skills in the younger generation by working with apprentices or someone who always goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional client service.” Last year’s winner was Stacey Greenwell, from Stoke-on-Trent who explained that she never dreamt of picking up such an award when she started her career 15 years ago. Greenwell said: “I started buying uninhabitable derelict properties and renovating them to provide affordable housing to help my local town. “It’s been such an experience to have won and it’s been great to have been recognised by such a long-standing company.”
