Sisk has adopted onsite water usage monitoring technology from Smart Flow across its sites in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Sisk has partnered with Smart Flow, following successful trials, to meet sustainability targets and prevent onsite damage from leaks.
Smart Flow offers real-time, 24/7 monitoring, leak detection and ESG data tracking. It claims its meters can be fitted in 10 minutes as plug-and-play solutions with no disruptions to daily operations.
Alan Cawley, senior sustainability manager at Sisk, said: “Smart Flow can help us avoid site and material damage and costly repairs and minimise insurance claims at key stages of projects. This proactive approach underscores our commitment to efficiency, cost savings, and environmental stewardship at every stage of our projects.”
Water-related incidents, such as leaks and overconsumption, are among the most costly and damaging risks for the construction sector, according to Smart Flow. Recognising this, Sisk set ambitious sustainability goals, including reducing potable water use intensity by 50% by 2025, using 2019 as its baseline, as included in its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap.
Before implementing Smart Flow in 2023, Sisk relied on monthly billing data or analogic onsite meters. These methods provided only a limited, superficial understanding of water usage. Reflecting on Smart Flow’s technology, Cawley said: “These advanced meters deliver real-time, hourly data, allowing us to comprehensively analyse daily and weekly usage patterns, even during off-hours, and optimise water use.”
In 2024 alone, Sisk reduced water usage by more than 4.5 million litres.
“Automated alerts for unusual surges have proven instrumental in detecting leaks early, facilitating swift action to prevent waste and potential damage,” Cawley added.
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