Landscape & Urban Design Issue 66 2024 | Page 94

LANDSCAPING SERVICES

THE GP360 ECO FUSION PULSE WELFARE UNIT FROM GENQUIP- GROUNDHOG

The GP360 Eco Fusion Pulse is one of a range of sustainable site welfare units from one of the UK ’ s leading temporary accommodation manufacturers , Genquip- Groundhog . The unit is built to provide an advanced environmental solution , whilst ensuring that the operator is fully compliant with all CDM - Construction ( Design and Management ) regulations and HSE- Health and Safety Executive legislation . Safe working regulations state that site workers should have access to sanitary conveniences , washing facilities , access to drinking water , accommodation for drying and changing clothes , and an area for rest and eating .
The GP360 Eco Fusion Pulse mobile units are suitable for accommodating six persons , which provides pleasant and safe working environments , ideally suited for contractors working on outside projects .
The GP360 Eco Pulse welfare unit is supplied with a current electrical installation test certificate . It also features a highly secure double lock door , tough security window shutters and an anti-theft secure nose cone .
The GP360 Eco Fusion is operated by an on board 12V battery system that powers the energy-saving LED lights , heating , hot water and USB inverter sockets . The battery charger automatically charges the on board batteries and ensures the smooth operation of the hot water system , kettle and microwave . The battery charger is fitted with an auto-stop timer to save overrunning and unnecessary wastage . Users of a GP360 Eco Fusion Pulse will benefit from reduced fuel usage , less generator servicing , longer generator life , fewer breakdowns and low noise pollution .
The GP360 Eco Fusion Pulse features a roof-mounted solar panel that provides the power for heating , lighting , hot water and electrical sockets . Genquip-Groundhog engineers have calculated that this system can ease carbon discharges and bring about cost savings of up to 80 % - by simply reducing the reliance on a diesel generator , which restricts harmful emissions . The on-board low flush toilet system , which is considerably more comfortable than a chemical toilet , reduces water use and waste on-site .
Most site projects have set rigorous targets to reduce the impact on the wider environment . These goals include ; carbon , waste and water . Therefore using a GP360 Eco Fusion can help a contractor to meet these objectives .
Genquip-Groundhog Telephone : 01639 823484
Email : sales @ genquip . co . uk groundhog . co . uk
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