Control Hire has been awarded the Highly Commeded: Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability Through Innovation at the Sydney Water Expo.

This recognition reflects a clear direction across the construction and infrastructure sector. Projects are under increasing pressure to improve environmental performance while maintaining safety and productivity on site. The demand for practical solutions is growing quickly.

A Strong Presence at Sydney Water Expo

The Sydney Water Expo brought together contractors, engineers, asset owners and project teams focused on delivering safer and more sustainable infrastructure.

Across the day, there was steady traffic through the Control Hire stand. Conversations focused on real challenges faced on site. These included managing construction noise, controlling dust and meeting stricter environmental and compliance requirements.

The Noise Control Wall display drew strong attention, especially from teams working in urban areas and live environments where noise limits are tightly controlled.

A Shift in What Projects Expect

One thing was clear from the discussions at the Expo.

Expectations are changing.

Project teams are looking for solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. This includes:

• Meeting EPA and WHS requirements
• Reducing environmental impact
• Improving efficiency on site
• Providing reliable performance over the life of a project

Control Hire supports this through a full service approach that includes consulting, engineered solutions, installation and monitoring.

Noise Control Wall Driving Real Outcomes

A key part of this recognition is Control Hire’s Noise Control Wall.

The system has been developed to address both performance and environmental impact in construction noise management.

Key features include:

• Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): 0.85
• Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw): 27 dB
• Manufactured using recycled materials
• Designed for repeated use across multiple projects
• Lower overall carbon footprint compared to traditional barriers
• Built in Australia, by Australians, for Australian conditions

Construction noise is regulated by state EPA bodies and local councils. Projects operating in built up areas need solutions that are reliable and compliant. The Noise Control Wall provides a practical way to achieve this.

Strong Industry Engagement

The Expo created valuable opportunities to connect with clients, partners and project teams across multiple sectors.

Discussions covered a range of challenges including:

• Respirable crystalline silica and airborne dust
• Noise and vibration impacts
• Ventilation requirements in confined and underground environments
• Real time monitoring and reporting for compliance

With regulations continuing to tighten, particularly around silica exposure and environmental performance, these topics are front of mind across the industry.

Supporting Projects from Start to Finish

Control Hire works with clients across all stages of a project, including:

• Consulting and certified management plans
• Equipment supply for dust, noise, fumes and ventilation
• Installation and commissioning
• Ongoing servicing and site support
• Monitoring and reporting for compliance

This approach helps projects maintain safety, meet regulatory requirements and improve overall site performance.

Looking Ahead

The award for Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability Through Innovation is a strong result for the team.

More importantly, it reflects a broader shift across the industry. There is a growing focus on solutions that deliver real outcomes in safety, compliance and environmental performance.

Control Hire will continue to invest in practical solutions that support these outcomes across construction and infrastructure projects in Australia.

Speak to the Team

If you are planning a project and need support with dust control, noise management, ventilation or environmental monitoring, contact Control Hire.

Our team can help design a solution that performs reliably on site and meets your compliance requirements.