Roadbridge has won Gold and Most Considerate Site Runner Up Awards for Center Parcs, Longford project, at the Considerate Constructors Awards 2019. This project achieved an average score over the site assessment visits of 46.5 out of 50 and was awarded three innovations. This project was to design and build a holiday village in County Longford, Ireland. The Monitor commended this site for having in place ‘considerate practices across the board’ and acknowledged its ‘noteworthy innovations’. These included screening and spraying areas with bio detergent to prevent invasive species such as Japanese knotweed potentially being brought in to the site by construction equipment. Another innovation was the site’s online CLOCS reporting form system to control plant or vehicle entry which integrated the online reports into the safety management system. In addition, the site also possessed its own brake testing machine with all operating plant and visiting HGVs checked. The site’s consideration to the public ranged from offering summer work placements to graduates and people keen to enter the industry to providing equipment to sports clubs. The team even left out food for fallow deer during bad winter weather. This high-performing team is to be congratulated for its consideration and forward-thinking approach and its contribution to raising standards within the construction industry.The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s National Awards are highly anticipated events in the construction industry’s calendar. Attended by thousands of the most prominent industry professionals, the awards recognise achievements in the advancement of the considerate construction ethos. Those who reach this high level stand out from the competition with an award that demonstrates the importance they place on respecting and caring for the environment, colleagues and local communities. The scheme thanks all award winners for their valued contributions towards improving the image of our industry.

Oweninny Wind Farm wins Most Considerate Site Runner Up Award

Roadbridge, ESB and Bord Na Mona are celebrating a double win of Gold and Most Considerate Site Runner Up Awards for Oweninny Wind Farm, at the Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards 2019. This project achieved an average score over the site assessment visits of 46.5 out of 50 and was awarded three innovations. Located in County Mayo, Ireland, in a sensitive ecological area, this project entailed the construction of a new 29 Turbine wind farm. This pioneering team was full of great ideas and innovations. Its application of the award-winning Blivet UV system enabled it to treat sewage on site and use the non-potable water for road cleaning and dust suppression. It worked so well that the company later used the system on other sites. Further consideration for the environment was also demonstrated by the planting of wildflowers around the site to create a pollinator-friendly zone. Flowers, plants and trees were identified using the ‘PlantSnap’ smartphone app. Another superb idea was the use of aircraft-style marshalling wands by the banksman to control reversing vehicles. The site also used a vehicle check app linked to the company’s head office, which allowed operatives to carry out vehicle inspections and report accidents. Huge congratulations to this creative and innovative team – they have demonstrated that they are working at the forefront of the industry. The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s National Awards are highly anticipated events in the construction industry’s calendar. Attended by thousands of the most prominent industry professionals, the Awards recognise achievements in the advancement of the considerate construction ethos. Those who reach this high level stand out from the competition with an award that demonstrates the importance they place on respecting and caring for the environment, colleagues and local communities. The Scheme thanks all award winners for their valued contributions towards improving the image of our industry.