An ongoing partnership between Sir Robert McAlpine and temporary power and temperature control hire company, Aggreko has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on one construction project. The two companies have been working together since a series of industry-first field trials in 2021
Horbury Facades, part of the Horbury Group based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has secured a contract with Sir Robert McAlpine worth £4 million to deliver a ‘through-wall’ solution on a new multi-occupancy residential development in Manchester. Forming part of the £80m regeneration of Salford’s Chapel Street area, the scheme on
Kong Hoang has recently been appointed as the Information Manager/BIM Coordinator for BIM. Technologies. This organisation is the leading BIM consultancy in the UK and works behind the scenes with a number of the construction industry’s biggest names such as GallifordTry, Sir Robert McAlpine, Carillion and Google. Kong, the new
An ongoing partnership between Sir Robert McAlpine and temporary power and temperature control hire company, Aggreko has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on one construction project. The two companies have been working together since a series of industry-first field trials in 2021 to identify areas where savings could be made to reduce energy use and emissions during construction. The savings, which were made across five tower cranes from October 2022 to January 2023, came from powering on-site tower cranes with smaller generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and more sustainable fuels. Overall, estimated total efficiencies across the five tower cranes equalled over 234 tonnes of emissions and over 87,300 litres in fuel – equivalent to an 85% reduction in consumption. As Martin Mitchell, Plant Procurement Manager at Sir Robert McAlpine verifies, these savings demonstrate a clear roadmap forward for a sector looking to decarbonise: “We have been working closely with Aggreko for a while now as part of our shared goals to deliver long-term emissions and energy reductions on our projects. The fact that we’ve now realised an 85% reduction in fuel and emissions across multiple live cranes is fantastic news.” From October 2022 to January 2023, Sir Robert McAlpine’s tower cranes were powered by HVO-fuelled generators and BESS solutions. These work in synergy; the batteries operate the crane with generators, only running at time of peak load or to charge the batteries. Tom Adlington, Sector Sales Manager at Aggreko Europe has been a key stakeholder since the initial trials. He comments: “The typical nature of power consumption on construction sites means peaks and troughs are common. However, this also means generators are often oversized due to the misconception of incorporating greater power to meet start-up demand. In addition to adding a BESS solution, it was also crucial to select power solutions that would optimise energy usage through right-sizing.” Martin adds: “This evidence-based approach gave our business the confidence to invest in new technologies, which has clearly paid dividends in reducing our emissions and fuel consumption. As can be seen here, close working relationships across the supply chain are key to implementing more sustainable practices, and we look forward to working more with Aggreko in the future.” Batteries and hybrid solutions are a key strand of Aggreko’s recent £150m investment in its Greener Upgrades fleet, aimed at making cost and sustainability improvements via reduced emissions. Tom concludes: “Construction is and always will be vital to the UK economy, so it is crucial it is carried out sustainably. New technologies and processes must be part of the solution to optimising energy usage, which is why we continue to research, test and invest. “The success of this project provides a valuable example of challenging conventional thinking in the supply chain on the solutions and technologies required to reduce carbon footprints in line with net zero emissions targets set out in legislation.” To find out more about the Aggreko-Sir Robert McAlpine partnership, visit: www.aggreko.com/SRM Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Horbury Facades, part of the Horbury Group based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has secured a contract with Sir Robert McAlpine worth £4 million to deliver a ‘through-wall’ solution on a new multi-occupancy residential development in Manchester. Forming part of the £80m regeneration of Salford’s Chapel Street area, the scheme on Gore Street, Manchester, consists of 375 private rent homes, including 364 apartments and 11 townhouses, split across three blocks that range between 22 and 13 storeys in height. Working in collaboration with OMI Architects and SRM project delivery team, Horbury Facades is installing a complex horizontal plank rainscreen cladding system, featuring multi-coloured aluminium panels, and balcony details on the three residential blocks. Horbury Facades is also installing a SFS (Steel Framing System) from EOS and non-combustible Siniat weather defence boards. The scheme is set to be completed by 2020. Adrian Storey, General Manager at Horbury Facades, comments: “We are very excited to have secured the contract to work on the innovative redevelopment of Gore Street, we have extensive experience in delivering external envelope schemes and look forward to working with the team to bring their ideas to life to create vibrant new buildings.” The Gore Street development, funded by Grainger, includes 9,400 sq. ft. of commercial space at ground and second floor level and a public square. The residential blocks will also feature a café, gym and communal area within. Horbury Facades is a specialist rainscreen cladding contractor offering full specification, installation and maintenance services. As a division of Horbury Group, the company has experience of working with a range of materials including composite panels, high pressure laminates, terracotta tiles, steel and aluminium cassette systems. For more information on Horbury Façade’s installation services, visit the website www.horburygroup.com.
Kong Hoang has recently been appointed as the Information Manager/BIM Coordinator for BIM. Technologies. This organisation is the leading BIM consultancy in the UK and works behind the scenes with a number of the construction industry’s biggest names such as GallifordTry, Sir Robert McAlpine, Carillion and Google. Kong, the new Information Manager and BIM Coordinator is 38 and graduated from the University of Lincoln in 2002 with a degree in Interior Architecture and Design. Kong Hoang has also won the prestigious International Royal Society of Arts Students Design Awards in 2002 also. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, acquired by working with well-known and reputable companies such as Sheppard Robson Architects and Broadway Malyan Architects. Most recently in his career, Kong worked as the Senior Architectural Technologist with Liser Architects. Kong has developed specialist knowledge in BIM applications and software such as Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks and Solibri. In his new role as Information Manager/BIM Coordinator, Kong Hoang will be responsible for managing clash detection meetings as well as managing auditing model information data and BIM Model Coordination at BIM. Technologies. With an impressive work history of working major projects such as Google Headquarters, Kings Cross and the Lead BIM Coordinator, the BIM Coordinator for Google Headquarters in California and the Maggies Centre in Leeds and the 515 in New York. Kong Hoang will be an asset to the company and his experience will help BIM Technologies to continue their success a while working with some major design practices in the UK and some of the highest profile projects in the world. BIM. Technologies is the UK’s leading BIM consultancy that works to provide clients with strategic advice, draft BIM protocols, BIM Execution Plans and all associated guidance and advice for the implementation of technology and software.
