Construction Energy Waste: Webinar Highlights Hidden Costs & Savings

Last week, we hosted a webinar addressing a critical yet often overlooked aspect of construction: wasted plug power. We delved into the hidden energy drains lurking within site accommodation and explored practical solutions to optimise energy consumption.

If you missed the live session, don't worry! You can watch the full webinar recording below.

Our expert panel, featuring James Hannaford (Sales Director, measurable.energy), Adam Wright (Product Director, measurable.energy), and Neil Morris (Senior Environmental Advisor, Kier Construction), provided insights into identifying and tackling energy inefficiencies.

Your construction site's unseen energy trends key takeaways:

1. The inefficiency of circuit-based energy systems

Most energy management solutions operate at the circuit level, lacking the flexibility to selectively turn off specific devices. This inefficiency means essential systems, such as security cameras, are forced to remain on alongside non-essential devices. The real advantage of appliance-level control is the ability to maintain essential services while shutting down power to everything else when it's not needed, unlocking substantial savings that circuit-level systems miss.

2. Drying Rooms: A major energy consumption culprit

Drying rooms are notorious for their high energy consumption. Often left running 24/7, these spaces consume substantial electricity even when unoccupied. Simple scheduling adjustments, such as implementing timed shutdowns during off-peak hours, can lead to dramatic reductions in energy costs and consumption. This is a critical point for any construction site aiming for sustainability and cost-efficiency.

3. Preventing fire risks through smart sockets

1 in 3 construction site fires start in cabins, with overloaded sockets a significant hazard. With multiple high-energy devices plugged in, the risk of overheating and electrical fires increases. Smart energy management solutions can proactively identify and automatically cut off power to overloaded sockets, enhancing site safety and preventing potential disasters.

4. The cost of poor generator management

Many construction sites rely on generators during early phases, often utilising over-specified and inefficiently managed units. Poor load management leads to excessive diesel consumption, driving up operational costs and increasing emissions. By optimising out-of-hours energy use, sites can reduce strain on generators and batteries, achieving substantial savings and minimising environmental impact.

Sustainability savings with measurable.energy

By addressing these key energy drains, construction companies can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and achieve substantial operational cost savings.

At measurable.energy, we are committed to providing practical, cost-effective solutions that support the construction industry to achieve net zero targets.

Watch the full webinar below and find out our fastest payback for a construction site (clue: we're talking days, not weeks!).

Contact us today or schedule a site assessment to learn how measurable.energy can help you achieve your sustainability and cost-saving goals.