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Kelbray commits to earth friendly concrete in the UK
Keltbray has partnered with Wagners and Capital Concrete to supply and place Earth Friendly Concrete® in the UK.
HS2: Low carbon concrete to reduce carbon emissions
HS2 contractors in London have begun using a new low carbon concrete product which provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete.
Concrete manufacturer fined £285,000 after death of worker
A concrete manufacturer has been sentenced after two separate incidents including the death of an employee and injuries to a second worker.
11% drop in bricks, blocks and precast concrete
Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015-2019, however, AMA Research are predicting Covid-19 will...
Cemex launches UK’s first low carbon concrete range
Cemex has launched the UK’s first ready-mixed concrete that is a CarbonNeutral® product, part of the Vertua® low carbon concrete range, which includes the option to offset residual CO2 and provide a CarbonNeutral product.
Hassle-free insulated precast concrete flooring
With three key projects under the spotlight, we hear more about Spantherm – the innovative insulated precast concrete ground-floor system that is being adopted by a growing number of housebuilders and developers.
Drone footage shows Springhead Bridge concrete pour at Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet Garden City has released their latest drone footage of the concrete pour at the Springhead Bridge.
Concrete repair complete on southbound carriageway at M5 Oldbury Viaduct
VolkerLaser and Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) have completed all concrete and waterproofing repairs on the southbound carriageway at the M5 Oldbury Viaduct.
BAM uses AI to predict critical strength of concrete
The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) concrete strength prediction engine has been used on BAM Nuttall’s project to expand London City Airport.
Concrete roads enable fast charging of electric vehicles
‘Range anxiety’ is a major barrier to the widespread adoption of electric cars, Britpave believes that concrete roads that charge electric vehicles could be...
3 concrete product firms fined £36m for breaking competition law
The CMA has handed out fines worth over £36m to three firms for breaking competition law in supplying certain concrete drainage products for construction projects.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 8
In his latest article, James McDonald of Cementaid looks at the issue of curing concrete, structural defects and the importance of knowing how to avoid problems occurring in the first place.
Digital tools record concrete pour at Tilbury2
As part of the delivery of a new multi-million pound port terminal, Tilbury2, contractors Graham have been maximising the use of digital tools on site.
British Precast issues warning on uncertified concrete drainage products
A range of imported precast concrete drainage products are being placed in the UK market without third-party verification, British Precast has revealed.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 7
James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the importance of waterproofing admixtures that also provide damp-proofing in achieving design intent.
Creagh Concrete rises to the challenge of St Andrews
St. Andrews University in Fife chose Creagh Concrete for the first stage of their £70m investment plans.
Bouygues signs partnership to develop low carbon concrete
Bouygues Construction and Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies have signed a technical and commercial collaboration contract to development very low carbon concrete.
Video: Hinkley Point C completes largest concrete pour
Hinkley Point C has hit its biggest milestone yet, as it completes the concrete pour of the base for its first reactor, known as “J-zero”.
Concrete pumping company fined after death of worker
A concrete pumping contractor has been fined £15,000 following the death of concrete worker Garry Louis at a dockside apron-upgrade project on the Port of Felixstowe.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 6
James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the testing process for water-resisting admixtures.
Reinforced concrete waterproofing and corrosion protection
Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System. Hydrophobic and Pore-blocking Ingredient (HPI) for Membrane-Free, Truly Waterproof Structural Concrete.
Concrete wall blocks firm fined after workers hand crushed
Concrete wall blocks firm Thakeham Tiles Ltd has been sentenced after a worker’s hand was crushed in an unguarded machine.
Researchers find new way to protect concrete from fire damage
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new way of protecting concrete from fire damage by using materials recycled from old tyres.
Concrete offsite solutions provide versatility and sustainability
Precast concrete is virtually unlimited in its application including the entire structure or selected elements such as frame, floors, walls, stairs or balconies.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Waterproofing with other building...
James McDonald of Cementaid examines the different factors that can affect the waterproofing of basements.
Innovative concrete to transform urban environments
A team from the University of Dundee say they are able to replicate colours within cement pastes and concretes in a move that could transform the look of urban environments and landmarks.