Industry research suggests 44% of construction workers spend 2-3 hours per day travelling for work, while over 80% are not getting enough sleep. In addition, the Health and Safety Executive has repeatedly identified fatigue as a concern across safety-critical industries. To combat this, Wernick Hire has introduced RestPod; a premium, overnight accommodation option installed on site to help staff recover from early starts, night shifts and long hours. With a recent investment of £1.25 million expanding their existing range, RestPod can now support engineers, supervisors, commissioning teams and specialist contractors on remote construction and infrastructure projects.

Set apart from standard site accommodation, RestPod is more than a temporary building with beds. The self-contained RestPod cabins are designed with premium features, including ensuite shower rooms, integrated heating and LED lighting, USB charging points, and overhead storage. Accommodation options range from Solo or Twin bed setups, to the larger Twin Luxe solution designed for longer stays and enhanced comfort on site. In terms of construction, RestPod is built for demanding environments with a robust steel structure and fully insulated walls, ceilings and floors.

While some sites require a full modular accommodation setup, RestPod is designed for jobs that simply need engineers based on site, supervisors available for changing shifts, and accommodation that can be deployed quickly.  Where changing project conditions need to be considered, RestPod can also be scaled to your project and positioned flexibly around live site environments.

Wernick Hire recently provided 6 RestPod units to BAM Nuttall’s bridge-stretching works across the River Deben, allowing workers to stay on-site safely and comfortably in a compact, self-contained welfare solution. Carl Morson from BAM Nuttall praised “The units were in great shape and had everything our team needed, clean showers, plenty of sockets, and a comfortable setup overall. The service from Wernick was fast and polite, and everything was turned around in a short space of time. I’d be happy to recommend them.”

If your project requires wider site infrastructure, the Wernick Group can also provide welfare, offices, toilets, temporary power and more.