Improving how we manage PPE
We partnered with Whitecroft Lighting, Cardiff University and Consultancy PDR to support the ambitious sustainability goals of the Dunfermline Learning Campus project for Fife College. Our collaboration aimed to eliminate single-use packaging waste while enhancing efficiency and safety on-site through the Geopak system.
Working together, we developed Geopak – a reusable, collapsible modular packaging system made from polypropylene. Equipped with GPS tracking for digital monitoring, Geopak ensures secure delivery and efficient logistics. Once used, the packaging can be collapsed and returned for reuse, enabling the transport of mixed lighting products while optimising space and reducing waste-related risks on construction sites.
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Tonnes of package waste eliminated (projected)
Key achievements:
- Waste reduction: Geopak is projected to prevent up to two tonnes of packaging waste over the course of the project.
- Efficiency gains: Geopak's GPS tagging allows for digital tracking of products after delivery, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of loss.
- Enhanced safety: Eliminating single-use packaging reduces trip, fire, and biohazard risks.
The multi-stage development process involved two years of prototyping, workshops and stakeholder collaboration. Early design challenges were overcome through persistent innovation, resulting in a system that aligns with the project’s energy and environmental goals.
This initiative sets a new benchmark for the construction industry. By making the design open source, Balfour Beatty and Whitecroft Lighting invite others across the sector, including supply chain partners, to adopt the system.
Demonstrating the power of collaborative innovation, this initiative advances sustainable construction goals and helps reshape industry practices.
