Solar-Powered Success: D A Cant Breaks Ground Ahead of Development Project

D A Cant, a leader in groundworks and civil engineering committed to sustainability, has built a reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and domestic projects in the UK.

While undertaking a large-scale residential project that required groundwork preparation at the Bloor Homes Thurston development site, Advanté provided innovative solar-hybrid welfare facilities to support their staff and align with the project’s operational and environmental goals.

By hiring a diesel-free Oasis EcoLogic Solar welfare unit from Advanté, they enhanced site operations with reliable welfare facilities, saved £4,857 in fuel costs, and 8,447.39kg carbon emissions compared to a diesel welfare unit, over the 16-week hire.

Oasis Welfare: Highlights and Benefits On-site

D A Cant’s Oasis EcoLogic Solar unit has demonstrated significant advantages by increasing renewable energy use with advanced solar and hybrid technology:

• Environmental Impact: Over the 16-week hire, the EcoLogic Solar welfare unit achieved 85.24% of its electrical power usage from renewable energy, saving approximately £4,857 in fuel costs compared to an alternative diesel unit.

• Improved Air Quality: The solar and hybrid technology reduced harmful emissions, creating a healthier and safer environment for site staff and those working or living in the surrounding community.

• Enhanced Staff Wellbeing: The quiet, efficient, and reliable facilities provided by the welfare unit improved overall morale and productivity among site workers.

• Operational Efficiency: With the automated curfew system, Site Managers were freed from time-consuming tasks, such as monitoring diesel levels and generator performance, allowing them to focus on project delivery.

“Every time we get to work, it’s nice and warm”

Gary Ross, Site Manager for D A Cant, highlighted positive impacts of the welfare unit:

“This is the first time using the solar cabin from Advanté. It’s been pretty good compared to what we are used to. We usually have a generator making a lot of noise, this one’s quiet. In the morning the timer is set for half six, so every time we get to work, it’s nice and warm for the boys, drying room’s lovely and toasty… I would definitely recommend using it again, it’s so practical with the solar panels.”

Which Oasis Welfare Unit and Why?

D A Cant hired the Oasis EcoLogic 1400 Solar welfare unit from Advanté for its robust, self-contained design with large canteen facilities – including a sink, microwave and kettle; a full drying and changing room; plus two separate toilets.

With just one static welfare unit, the team had the ability to meet the dual demands of enhanced sustainability and operational efficiency on site.

The Oasis EcoLogic 1400 Solar unit’s built-in solar hybrid technology generates and stores clean, renewable electrical energy. This ensured workers could rely on high-quality facilities, all while improving the project’s environmental and local impact.

“D A Cant demonstrated the positive impact of sustainable welfare solutions”

Kerri Greaves, Senior Sales Executive at Advanté, shared her experience of working on the project:

“D A Cant have been brilliant to work with. By choosing our Ecologic 1400 Solar unit, D A Cant demonstrated the positive impact of sustainable welfare solutions. The unit on site not only reduced emissions but also delivered significant cost savings. We look forward to future collaborations with D A Cant.”

 

This D A Cant and Advanté collaboration at the Bloor Homes Thurston development illustrates the real results achieved by Advanté’s sustainable on-site welfare solutions. The welfare facilities and workspaces offered by the Oasis EcoLogic Solar welfare unit not only met the immediate needs of staff on-site but also aligned with D A Cant’s commitment to carrying out positive social and environmental practices; setting a high standard for overall project efficiency and worker wellbeing.

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