years
in business
Environmental Policy
The Directors of OBR are committed to continual improvement of their Environmental Management System to protect the natural environment and control pollution.
The company recognises that desired environmental standards are only achievable with the help of a skilled and motivated workforce.
The company will:
• Ensure we conduct our business in a manner that conserves the environment, minimises pollution and reduces our carbon footprint.
- We achieve this by using cement replacement GGBS or Fly ash in concrete wherever practical.
- Reduce the number of weekly deliveries to every site and order in Bulk
• Comply with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated regulations and approved codes of practice.
• Commit to the prevention of pollution and protecting the environment by striving to prevent and minimise our contribution to pollution of land, air, and water.
• Introduce the use of space for segregation and storage of waste during the life of projects and measured term contracts.
• Support the use of reclaimed materials and selection of environmentally preferable materials in accordance with good practice guidance.
• Consider end of life re-cycling options for all construction materials.
• Conserving water resources through designing for increased water efficiency in larger building projects. Monitor the use of water conservation at HQ.
• Continually strive to improve and review objective and targets annually.
• Communicate the policy to all staff and relevant stakeholders and sub-contractors and enhance awareness through training programmes.
The policy statement will be regularly reviewed, updated as necessary and discussed at the company’s annual review. The directors endorse this policy statement and are fully committed to the implementation of the policy and to comply with all regulatory requirements.
March 2022
Mike O’Sullivan
"OBR have executed projects for Sisk since 2000 and i have had personal experience on a number of projects dating back to that time."
Tom Wall, Construction Director, john Sisk & Son Ltd
21st March, 2014
John Sisk and Son Ltd, Runcorn Thermal Power Station
OBR have been working on the Runcorn Thermal Power Station as direct Reinforced Concrete works subcontractor to John Sisk & Son Ltd since August 2010. The contract value for OBR was in the order of £10 million over two phases, on which OBR provided the concrete and plant for their works. Phase 1 which is approximately £7.5m is substantially complete and Phase 2 is currently 50% complete and will be completed later this year. The scope of works included complex substructure and superstructure elements including the Waste Bunker which is approximately 80m long, 20m wide and with certain walls approaching 50m in height. The execution of works involved significant temporary works design which OBR managed diligently. To date OBR have delivered on Safety, Quality and Schedule on what we would regard as a very challenging project from a technical nature. The personal commitment of their Senior Management was a significant factor in their overall success. One significant factor in selecting OBR for a major scheme like Runcorn TPS was their capacity to deliver. OBR have executed projects for Sisk since 2000 and I have had personal experience on a number of projects dating back to that time. I would consider OBR for any Reinforced Concrete Works in the future and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.