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Kier’s A417 team – Soil Science Haul Road Innovation
Kier’s A417 team streamlined haul road delivery, reducing construction time, carbon emissions and material usage
Development of the Kier LEAN Way
Kier A66 team developed an in‑house system to manage improvement projects and deliver LEAN training efficienctly
Kier’s A417 Missing Link Team – Earthworks Material Optimisation
Kier’s A417 team optimised earthworks material flow using a site-won borrow pit, reducing cost and carbon.
Kier's A585 Scheme Inspection and Test Plan Rationalisation Improvement Project
Kier's A585 team improved ITP boosts observations, cuts delays, secures digital storage, and enables mobile access.
Kier A585 Windy Harbour Scheme Pile Cropping process improvement project
Kier's A585 team improved pile cropping efficiency, cut HAVS risks, raised output, and reduced labour costs.
Kier A585 Windy Harbour Scheme Earthworks Improvements project
Kier's A585 team reviewed PCF Stage 0 cost estimates and layout drawings, optimising vertical alignment to minimise cost
Kier A585 Scheme - End of Month Reporting Process improvement
Kier’s A585 team automated client KPI data extraction and reporting, greatly improving speed and efficiency of delivery
Kier A585 Delivery ticket reconciliation improvement project
Kier A585 team reduced invoices on hold by 50% by streamlining delivery ticket processes and improving supplier payments
Kier A585 Scheme: Environmental Reporting Quality Improvement Project
Kier’s A585 team enhanced compliance on the A585 scheme by increasing environmental observations and preventing incident
Kier A417 Missing Link Bailey Bridge Design Improvement Project
Kier's A417 team resolved Bailey bridges design issue to shorten delivery timeline, reduced risk and cost significantly.
Kier A417 Missing Link: Permit Receiver Booklet Improvement Project
Kier A417 Permit Receiver Booklet standardises permit checks and improved compliance across Project
Kier A585 Windy Harbour: Optimisation of Skippool Bridge sleeve diameter design
Kier’s A585 team optimised the sleeve diameter design by 150mm at Skippool Bridge, enhancing network resilience.
Kier A585 Lodge Lane Retaining Wall Improvement Project
Kier's A585 team reduces Lodge Lane Wall from 400m to 300m by adapting embankments reducing costs and material usage.
Jun-25 Area 4 LED Installs: One Closure, Multiple Gains
One overnight closure delivered LEDs, maintenance, surveys, and upgrades- saving time, cost, and disruption.
SDF lean project delivery via the YNE Collaborative Community (YNECC)
A1 Oak Grange Drainage Improvement Scheme optimized the benefits of lean delivery using ECI and collaborative working
Improving SDF site visit safety using lean & digitalisation
Improving SDF site visit safety using lean & digitalisation of "Point of Work Risk Assessments" (PowRA)
Kier A417 Missing Link: Solar-Hybrid -powered lighting sustainable Solution
Kier A417 Missing Link: Solar hybrid power reduce fuel use by 75%, saving £394,466 and reducing CO₂e by 495,273 kg/year.
Regulatory Monitoring & ORR Relations SharePoint
The Regulatory Monitoring Team have split into two distinct teams but still using the same internal SharePoint page.
Kier A417 Scheme Inspection theme selector Improvement Project
Kier's A417 team Inspection Theme Selector tripled OSIs, increased inspected subjects and the quality of inspections.
Converting HVO to LPG Generators
Converting HVO to LPG Generators
Kier A585 Lodge Lane Piling Improvement Project
Kier team ensures piles are cropped after concrete reaches specified strength, meeting tight tolerances for orientation
Kier IBIP Observation reporting process Improvement Project
Kier’s A417 team standardised IBIP reporting and improved data analysis, enhancing team performance and project outcomes
Kier A585 Scheme Drainage Run Reviews Improvement Project
Kier's A585 team engaged utility companies in Preliminary Design to avoid diversions, reduce costs, and adapt designs.
50% faster Bored Piling based on Direct Works Observations
Use of Direct Works Observations to inform process improvement for bored piling on M1 Emergency Area Program
| Project Name | Project Description | Core Processes | Supplier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kier’s A417 team – Soil Science Haul Road Innovation | Kier’s A417 team streamlined haul road delivery, reducing construction time, carbon emissions and material usage | Construction | Kier |
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| Development of the Kier LEAN Way | Kier A66 team developed an in‑house system to manage improvement projects and deliver LEAN training efficienctly | Design | Kier |
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| Kier’s A417 Missing Link Team – Earthworks Material Optimisation | Kier’s A417 team optimised earthworks material flow using a site-won borrow pit, reducing cost and carbon. | Construction | Kier |
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| Kier's A585 Scheme Inspection and Test Plan Rationalisation Improvement Project | Kier's A585 team improved ITP boosts observations, cuts delays, secures digital storage, and enables mobile access. | Scheme Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Windy Harbour Scheme Pile Cropping process improvement project | Kier's A585 team improved pile cropping efficiency, cut HAVS risks, raised output, and reduced labour costs. | Scheme Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Windy Harbour Scheme Earthworks Improvements project | Kier's A585 team reviewed PCF Stage 0 cost estimates and layout drawings, optimising vertical alignment to minimise cost | Scheme Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Scheme - End of Month Reporting Process improvement | Kier’s A585 team automated client KPI data extraction and reporting, greatly improving speed and efficiency of delivery | Scheme Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Delivery ticket reconciliation improvement project | Kier A585 team reduced invoices on hold by 50% by streamlining delivery ticket processes and improving supplier payments | Service Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Scheme: Environmental Reporting Quality Improvement Project | Kier’s A585 team enhanced compliance on the A585 scheme by increasing environmental observations and preventing incident | Scheme Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A417 Missing Link Bailey Bridge Design Improvement Project | Kier's A417 team resolved Bailey bridges design issue to shorten delivery timeline, reduced risk and cost significantly. | Scheme Delivery | Kier |
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| Kier A417 Missing Link: Permit Receiver Booklet Improvement Project | Kier A417 Permit Receiver Booklet standardises permit checks and improved compliance across Project | Health Safety & Wellbeing | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Windy Harbour: Optimisation of Skippool Bridge sleeve diameter design | Kier’s A585 team optimised the sleeve diameter design by 150mm at Skippool Bridge, enhancing network resilience. | Construction | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Lodge Lane Retaining Wall Improvement Project | Kier's A585 team reduces Lodge Lane Wall from 400m to 300m by adapting embankments reducing costs and material usage. | Construction | Kier |
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| Jun-25 Area 4 LED Installs: One Closure, Multiple Gains | One overnight closure delivered LEDs, maintenance, surveys, and upgrades- saving time, cost, and disruption. | Technology Maintenance | Mway Communications Ltd |
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| SDF lean project delivery via the YNE Collaborative Community (YNECC) | A1 Oak Grange Drainage Improvement Scheme optimized the benefits of lean delivery using ECI and collaborative working | Scheme Delivery | Jacobs |
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| Improving SDF site visit safety using lean & digitalisation | Improving SDF site visit safety using lean & digitalisation of "Point of Work Risk Assessments" (PowRA) | Scheme Delivery | Jacobs |
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| Kier A417 Missing Link: Solar-Hybrid -powered lighting sustainable Solution | Kier A417 Missing Link: Solar hybrid power reduce fuel use by 75%, saving £394,466 and reducing CO₂e by 495,273 kg/year. | Environmental Management | Kier |
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| Regulatory Monitoring & ORR Relations SharePoint | The Regulatory Monitoring Team have split into two distinct teams but still using the same internal SharePoint page. | N/A | National Highways |
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| Kier A417 Scheme Inspection theme selector Improvement Project | Kier's A417 team Inspection Theme Selector tripled OSIs, increased inspected subjects and the quality of inspections. | Construction | Kier |
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| Converting HVO to LPG Generators | Converting HVO to LPG Generators | Construction | Costain |
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| Kier A585 Lodge Lane Piling Improvement Project | Kier team ensures piles are cropped after concrete reaches specified strength, meeting tight tolerances for orientation | Construction | Kier |
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| Kier IBIP Observation reporting process Improvement Project | Kier’s A417 team standardised IBIP reporting and improved data analysis, enhancing team performance and project outcomes | Construction | Kier |
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| Kier A585 Scheme Drainage Run Reviews Improvement Project | Kier's A585 team engaged utility companies in Preliminary Design to avoid diversions, reduce costs, and adapt designs. | Construction | Kier |
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| 50% faster Bored Piling based on Direct Works Observations | Use of Direct Works Observations to inform process improvement for bored piling on M1 Emergency Area Program | Scheme Delivery | Jacobs |
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