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We've seen incredible changes in terms of sustainability in the construction industry in recent years.
As we enthusiastically adopt novel technologies and innovative practices, setting an inspiring example for others, we are ushering in a future marked by even greater success and prosperity.
Within this segment, Morgan Sindall share our recent activities and initiatives that underscore our commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction, and innovation.
These achievements are illuminated through our collaborative efforts with the partners of RECONMATIC, reflecting our dedication to driving positive change in the industry.
Digital Construction Manager Owen Ashton led a presentation about RECONMATIC at the World Renewable Energy Network Conference hosted at Salford University. The conference was attended by over 200 global policy makers, decision-makers, University staff, manufacturers and researchers.
The seminar explored climate change and global warming, how renewable energy systems can contribute to meeting the world's energy needs in power generation, transportation, industry, and the built environment, and the latest technologies for managing water resources. In his presentation, Owen explored how Morgan Sindall and Salford University are working together through the RECONMATIC initiative, detailing the synergies of the research being undertaken with WREN's agenda.
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Waste to Energy
Sustainable & Smart Cities
Water resources
Air quality
Artificial Intelligence
Economics
Financial Aspects & the Built Environment
Morgan Sindall Construction and global leader in sustainable materials, EMR, have officially announced a social value partnership. This ground-breaking collaboration is aimed at delivering lasting social impact in local communities across the UK and will raise thousands for local charities.
Reclaimed metals from Morgan Sindall’s construction projects will be collected by EMR and the value of the materials will be donated to local charitable causes.
Materials collected from Morgan Sindall's Hammerstone Depot and Newhouse Academy projects to the value of £900 have already been donated to local conservation and regeneration initiative, City of Trees. The first of many instalments to come, this donation will help to plant 90 trees across Greater Manchester.
“This is an excellent example of linking social value with sustainability, creating a symbiotic relationship between environmentally responsible practices whilst providing a positive impact on local communities. We’re thrilled to be working with the team at EMR and are really excited at what can be achieved.” Kane Greenough, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager
On 27th June 23, Morgan Sindall conducted a carbon workshop for students enrolled at Wigan & Leigh College in collaboration with the University of Salford. The workshop, attended by 21 first-year students, has given them a valuable head start for their second year carbon related modules.
The workshop featured a lecture delivered by Kane Greenough, supply chain sustainability manager, focusing on the company's approach to addressing climate change through innovative building design and delivery. Greenough provided an overview of Morgan Sindall's cutting-edge carbon modelling tool, Carbonica, which formed the basis for the practical session conducted in the latter half of the day. RECONMATIC Research Analyst Louise Sturman supported students during this exercise.
“Today we've learnt about how the construction industry has an impact on the environment and how we can mitigate it. I’ve most enjoyed the practical exercise today where we've had a go at cost planning with carbon tools. I'm currently studying a BTEC in civil engineering and hope to become a structural engineer so this was very useful to me.” Alex, student.
In June, Morgan Sindall held a roundtable discussion with industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges to repurposing buildings across the UK. Industry leaders in Manchester, a city with a significant industrial history and architecture, to explore the repurposing of older buildings.
The round table explored the current culture shift towards repurposing, revitalising and regenerating buildings to reduce carbon and waste whilst maintaining heritage. Morgan Sindall shared recent examples such as the Hammerstone Road Depot refurbishment where we are restoring an old train depot into offices. The group met at NOMA, a site which blends old and new on land that was once part of the Co-Op estate in Manchester and is now being redeveloped by MEPC.
"There's some fantastic heritage buildings across the UK. Depending on the complexity of the project, we can save a huge amount of carbon through repurposing those buildings.”
Simon Arnott, Managing Director North West, Morgan Sindall Construction
Morgan Sindall hosted a panel discussion “AI in the Built Environment: Friend or Foe?” in Liverpool on 23rd March. Experts including digital construction manager Owen Ashton, delved into the current state of AI, explored its future applications, and discussed how the built environment can incorporate this technology in a safe and ethical manner.
The event showcased the current state and future prospects of AI in the built environment, highlighting its potential for sustainability, the importance of ethics and transparency, and the need for a proactive approach in embracing and regulating AI. Guests, who represented a cross section of disciplines across the built environment, gained valuable insight into the transformative possibilities and responsibilities associated with incorporating robotics and AI across the sector.
“Think of the massive impact that we could have if we used AI in design and generative tools much more effectively than we are doing now”. Owen Ashton, Morgan Sindall Digital Construction Manager
In collaboration with The Methodist Church, our site team at UCLan have donated timber doors to help to rebuild the poorest areas of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Through initiatives such as this, the site team are promoting a circular economy and ensuring that materials are re-used to benefit the community.
The UCLan Veterinary School project comprises a new build extension and refurbishment to an existing UCLan building.
“The generous donation of timber doors is truly appreciated. It showcases the spirit of collaboration and community support, where surplus materials from one project find a meaningful purpose in another.” – Kane Greenough, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager
Working in partnership with the Blenheim Estate and in conjunction with Grown in Britain we are creating nine new woodlands, planting more than a quarter of a million trees to transform land as part of an ambitious series of sustainability initiatives.
This project is the first scheme planted under the Forest Canopy Foundation (FCF) - a not-for-profit committed to demonstrating technical rigour and quality in woodland creation.
Far from a quick win, this will be a legacy project which, while it will have immediate impact in terms of biodiversity, soil erosion prevention and cleaner water, will sequester 22,000 tonnes of carbon across a quarter of a century.
270,000 trees
22,000 tons carbon sequestered
138 hectares, 9 woodlands
25 year commitment
15.5km public footpath
1 forest school
1 world heritage site
