Eco-friendly welfare units that contribute to sustainability onsite

23 Mar Eco-friendly welfare units that contribute to sustainability onsite

The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. The use of diesel-powered heavy machinery, the energy-intensive nature of much of the work, and the pollution caused by demolitions and construction materials disposal make a hefty contribution to global emissions. It is therefore understandable that, in recent years, the industry has come under close scrutiny. It is currently imperative to address the issue by improving construction site sustainability.

As well as tightening regulations throughout the industry to lower its environmental impact, the UK government has set a goal to reach Net Zero by 2050, making it even more important for the construction industry to take a proactive approach in reducing its carbon footprint.

One aspect of construction sites that has come under scrutiny is the use of welfare cabins. Welfare cabins are essential facilities on construction sites that provide restrooms, kitchens, sleeping accommodation, and offices for workers.

Types of welfare cabins

Welfare cabins are classified in accordance with the function they perform. The most common types of welfare cabins are:

• Toilet cabins: These welfare cabins can include one or various toilet cubicles. They must include a flushable toilet and a hand wash basin with running water. Soap must also be provided, as well as hand-drying towels from dryers. Different designs and qualities are available, with some models including mirrors, urinals, LED lighting, high-quality insulation, and a variety of other features.
• Canteen units: These units are designed to provide a rest area for workers where they can enjoy their meals in comfort. Canteen units must include seating and table space for eating meals, facilities for heating food (when the site is in an area with no nearby facilities for purchasing hot food), storage space, and a hand wash basin with hot and cold running water.
• Sleeper Units: These units are designed to offer sleeping accommodations for workers on remote sites. They typically include one or several beds, a shower, wardrobe space, power sockets for charging phones or other devices, and some table or desk space.
• Office units: Office units can be for individual use or for a number of users. They may act as a makeshift showroom on a construction project, equipped to receive clients, or even as meeting or training rooms on large projects. They will typically include one or several desks, shelves, and device charging points.

On some sites where work takes place around the clock, welfare cabins can be in continual use. Traditional welfare cabins can be energy-intensive, and this continued use can result in high emissions and high fuel costs.

A sustainable site solution

This is where eco-friendly welfare units come into play. Eco-friendly welfare cabins, also known as ‘green’ or ‘eco mobile welfare’ units, have been designed with sustainability in mind. They are equipped with features such as insulation to reduce energy consumption, solar panels to generate electricity, and water-saving technology to conserve resources.

The use of eco-friendly welfare units not only helps to reduce emissions and fuel costs but also creates a more comfortable and efficient working environment, which can improve morale and productivity, leading to a more productive and efficient construction site. Additionally, companies that adopt the use of these units demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, which can help to attract environmentally-conscious clients and improve their reputation.

Easy Cabin’s eco-friendly mobile welfare units

Easy Cabin is a leading British welfare cabin manufacturer that offers a range of eco-friendly welfare units. Our products are designed to address the environmental challenges faced by the construction industry. Some of the standard features on our welfare cabins include:

• HVO Stage V gensets, which are multi-fuel compatible, versatile, and low-emission.
• Our cabins’ strong and light construction offers improved durability with low tow-weights, providing great fuel economy during transport.
• Numerous upgrades are available, including solar power upgrades.

Easy Cabin’s eco-friendly welfare facilities are designed to make a positive impact on sustainability in the construction industry. Our range of products offers practical and environmentally friendly solutions for on-site welfare, helping to reduce emissions, fuel costs, and water consumption. As well as environmentally-friendly features on all of our range, we offer:

• The Ecosmart ZERO welfare unit: this zero-emission unit eliminates local carbon emissions by combining solar and hydrogen power.
• The Ecosmart Solar Max: this welfare unit offers the potential to have up to 100% of the power demands met from the solar panels only and provides fully-automatic operation.
• With the UK’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050, it’s essential for the construction industry to embrace eco-friendly welfare units as a solution to help achieve this goal. By embracing this new technology, construction companies can not only reduce their environmental impact but also improve the working environment for their workers and enhance their reputation as a sustainable business.

For more information on Easy Cabin’s range of eco-friendly mobile welfare units, or to find out more about our Solar Smart solutions for a sustainable site, get in touch on 01582 310894.