Finding the right silt control measures for your site
There are serious consequences to not controlling silt and sediment on construction sites. The risks are primarily environmental, as pollution will harm biodiversity, but will also create financial and reputational implications for those responsible for a development. Effective silt control also offers benefits though, making sites easier and safer to work on. Silt – fine […]
How the HS2 is influencing market changes
In the first of a series of blogs on how HS2 is impacting the built environment sector, we look at how its regulatory requirements are influencing operations and even setting standards: As construction of the UK’s latest high speed rail link – HS2 – continues, its development looks likely to have a long-term impact on […]
How to deliver environmental protection during groundworks
Groundworks are an essential part of construction projects but can pose a number of risks to the environment. Digging, disturbing or moving ground, having heavy machinery and equipment travelling across a site, and inclement weather conditions can all pose risks to local ecosystems and the environment. Without due care and attention vegetation or trees can […]
Has your Silt Fence been installed properly?
For cost effective, durable silt control on a construction site, silt fences are an optimal solution. They are an essential tool, ensuring environmental protection and reducing risk of pollution to nearby watercourses or surrounding land. To properly install a silt fence, you’ll need to understand the following: What is silt? Silt forms when materials are […]
The dual benefits of SUDS basins
There is growing urgency for new construction sites to meet sustainability targets. As construction projects create carbon emissions and habitat loss, it is the responsibility of developers to ensure every aspect of a new site includes steps to reduce environmental harm. Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) provide opportunities to fulfil all environmental, legal and planning […]
Dust on construction sites and how to manage it
Dust is an inevitable and challenging by-product of construction works, particularly during the drier summer months. Because it can be harmful to the environment, a site and the people working or living close by, it is important to implement measures to reduce and control its impact. As the weather gets warmer and ground dries out, […]
