GroundCo is committed to offering a Net-Zero service using electric-powered machinery

Construct in Net-Zero

The Benefits?

– Low Noise – Lower disturbance for neighbours, operators’ comfort, Hearing protection, Safety, the work team can communicate 

– Zero Emissions 

– 98% less fuel/contamination from Fuel Spills when fueling up the machinery, thus protecting the environment 

– Zero-emissions, 98% better for the Environment

– Being able to publicise the project was carried out using low emission machinery, a marketing advantage over competitors

 The COST of a diesel-powered mini digger vs. electric power

 – A mini digger will use approximately 25 litres of diesel for £1.44 per litre = £36.00 per day (over an 8-hour day) x’s by 5 = £180.00 throughout a project = £720.00 pcm or £8640.00 pa, so (say a project is 3x months) = £2126.00, or over the lifetime of the machine (5 years) the cost of fuel alone will be £43,000 !! 

 – Electric powered Mini Digger/ Excavator cost to run? An 8-hour charge will cost approximately £2.50 (per charge overnight) x’s by 5 = £12.50 per week, or £50.00 per month or £200.00 pcm, or £2400.00 pa, or £5000.00 over the length of the machinery life, a £38,000.00 saving !!

  Diesel VS Electric-powered Excavator Cost?

• Diesel Powered cost over a 5x years period – £43,000.00

• Electric Powered cost of fuel over a 5x year period £5000.00 

• Total saved £38,000.00 

Construct Zero is a cross-industry approach to drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector, from manufacturing and design to the construction and operation of assets.

It is a bold and ambitious plan that lays out the priorities for delivering a fundamental change in the sector.

Alongside our Net Zero Machinery and Recycling service, GroundCo has reduced the use of fossil fuels in construction, which aligns with our work ethic.

NET ZERO PRIORITIES IN CONSTRUCTION

Accelerating the shift of the construction workforce to zero-emission vehicles and onsite plant

Optimise the use of Modern Methods of Construction and improved onsite logistics, in doing so reducing waste and transport to sites

Championing developments and infrastructure investments that both enable connectivity with low-carbon modes of transport and design to incorporate readiness for zero-emission vehicles. By 2035, 78% of diesel vehicles will be eliminated from construction sites. GroundCo are part of this drive and are here to provide advice, the machinery to assist building construction contractors to move over to non fossil fuel machinery.