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When it comes to any construction project, choosing the right materials is crucial to the overall quality, durability, and success. This is no different from selecting the right type of aggregate for your project. At Braidwood, we supply a full range of aggregates, gravels, and topsoil that can be tailored to the specific needs of ...
When completing a construction project of any scale, waste is inevitable. It doesn’t matter how well you plan your project, the remediation, groundworks, and demolition will create all types of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous. Trying to minimise and reduce your construction project waste is essential to make it more manageable and safer for employees, ...
An essential part of any construction project is the site clearance before, during and after – it allows for a smooth-running and safe work site. Whether it be clearing vegetation, debris or waste materials, effective site clearance is a crucial aspect of construction work that promotes sustainability whilst ensuring your site complies with the regulations ...
Construction waste disposal can be a difficult and tedious task. Here at Braidwood, we’re proud to offer an all-in-one construction and demolition waste disposal service to take the pressure and hassle away from you. We work closely alongside UKAS-accredited labs, recycling centres and landfill facilities to classify, manage and dispose of waste in a cost-effective ...
In a world in which sustainability is growing in importance, it’s evermore crucial for construction businesses to implement sustainable practices to try and reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment. In 2021, the construction industry within the UK produced over 10 million metric tons of CO2 and accounted for 2.4%of the total UK ...
Established in 1969, Braidwood are a second-generation family-run business providing Manchester with a range of construction haulage services. With years of experience and reputation, the 50+ strong team here at Braidwood have the knowledge and capabilities to get your job done efficiently and on time. Choosing the right construction haulage company for your job is ...
Want to improve your construction site to a safer and more efficient workplace this new year? The team at Braidwood have the ideal construction haulage solutions for 2024 and beyond. If you’re going into 2024 with the hope of improving your site efficiency, safety and productivity, here’s how Braidwood can help. Improving Site Safety In ...
Hiring construction haulage vehicles can be hugely beneficial to any construction site. They can help improve site safety and efficiency whilst also making sure you’re complying with local and national regulations. However, when hiring and operating vehicles as large and as powerful as construction haulage vehicles, there are several safety factors that need to be ...
Transporting construction machinery comes with many complications. Not only is construction equipment extremely heavy and often quite large, but it’s also a huge safety concern if done incorrectly. Transporting construction equipment and machinery in Manchester can come with its problems, given the size and population of the city. Luckily, the team here at Braidwood can ...
In the UK, construction and demolition waste is the largest source of waste, accounting for 62% of total waste generation in 2018 alone. This amounted to almost 140 million tonnes of waste materials. From this alone, it’s clear to see the importance of a construction waste partner in reducing, organising, recycling and transporting construction waste. ...