The Low Carbon Equipment webinar took place on 20th June 2024 and was formed in partnership with the Federation of Piling Specialists and European Federation of Foundation Contractors.

The decarbonisation challenge demands that all construction plant and equipment is net zero by 2050 in the UK and Europe. Some cities in the UK and Europe are moving even faster to stop the use of diesel equipment. Contractors are therefore rapidly moving towards newer technologies, like electric, hybrid and hydrogen equipment.

This webinar looks at the real-life contractor experience using electric and hydrogen equipment on sites, sharing findings, successes and lessons learned.

 

SPEAKERS

Stuart Norman (Managing Director (Piling) at Keltbray Group) (Webinar Chair)

Stuart is a Chartered Engineer and became a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2018. With over 25 years’ experience in the ground Engineering industry, Stuart is a notable practitioner and advocate for low carbon products and material use in construction. In 2020 Stuart oversaw the testing and implementation of a zero Portland cement-based concrete for use in permanent works foundations, believed to be a first in the UK

Jan-Erik Svensson (Chief Engineer at Hercules Sweden)

Jan-Erik Svensson is a Chief Engineer and a member of the management team at Hercules Sweden. For over fifteen years, Jan-Erik has worked as an electrical and automation designer, with experience in pile cranes and lime machines. He was appointed Chief Engineer at Hercules in 2016.

Matt Gregory (Senior Project Manager at Cementation)

Matt holds 17 years of experience in piling and foundations. He has lead teams on numerous large-scale projects such as Crossrail, A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade, Heathrow Kilo box, and most recently he managed the HS2 project, overseeing a £30m asset and engineering teams across various rigs. His focus on technical details led to implementation of low carbon concretes and the first electric plug-in large piling rig amongst other sustainable incentives.

Ole Aga (Site Manager & Acquisition at Keller Geoteknikk AS)

Ole Aga (MSc. Engineering & Hydrogeology) manages challenging geotechnical projects in complex soils. Ole has worked with different products such as jet grouting, sheet piling and anchors and now focuses on bored and secant piles using electric rigs and equipment.

Chris Roberts (Project Manager for Cementation Skanska)

Chris embarked on his career with Cementation Skanska as a graduate seven years ago and has swiftly ascended to the role of Project Manager while achieving status as a Chartered Civil Engineer. Chris has since overseen large-scale foundation projects and has played a pivotal role in landmark developments such as 2 Finsbury Avenue and the HS2 Euston Cavern. His expertise also extends to major infrastructure feats, including his contributions to the Heathrow Kilo Development and the HS2 Euston Test Piles. Currently, he is managing the secant pile wall works for the A428 Black Cat Roundabout upgrade, further cementing his reputation in civil engineering.

 

PRESENTATIONS

‘Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Rig Applications – Insights from Norway’ by Ole Aga (Site Manager & Acquisition at Keller Geoteknikk AS)

Ole will present two case studies from Norway, executing bored and secant piles with the LB20 unplugged electric rig. The presentation will discuss the pros and cons of these case studies from an executive perspective.

‘Experiences with LRH100UP Delivered At The Beginning of 2022’ by Jan-Erik Svensson (Chief Engineer at Hercules Sweden)

This presentation will explore his experience of investing in an electric pile crane, how this works practically on projects and how his team experience their customers and their attitude to electric operation.

‘Showcasing the Electric Piling Rig at Euston’ by Matt Gregory (Senior Project Manager at Cementation)

This presentation will cover an outline of Bauers eBG33 piling rig, and its first time use on mains power within the UK on a live operational site. It will look at what makes the eBG33 different to a traditional piling rig, the advantages and disadvantages, the electrical demand and set up, and the carbon savings possible.

‘First Real-World Use of a Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Piling Rig’ by Chris Roberts (Project Manager at Cementation Skanska)

This presentation will explore the initial trials carried out at Cementation Skanska’s facility, the onsite trials conducted with SCS JV and HS2, and reflect on the lessons learnt throughout the project.

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