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First ever permanent works pile using zero cement concrete installed
Keltbray Piling achieved a new landmark for the UK construction industry last month by installing the first ever permanent works pile using a zero cement concrete, Cemfree.
Company fined following concrete pumping fatality
A concrete pumping company and its sole Director have been fined after an untrained employee was struck and killed by concrete.
Researchers at Cambridge Uni to develop self-healing concrete
Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using microencapsulation technologies developed by Dolomite Microfluidics to develop self-healing building materials.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 4
James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the various methods of testing the water permeability of concrete to consider when specifying a product.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 3
In the third of a series of articles, James McDonald of Cementaid examines the factors behind concrete corrosion and how it can be avoided.
Large Precast Attenuation Concrete Panel Tank at Holmfirth Housing Development
FP McCann discuss a recent installation of a Precast Concrete panel tank system for housing developer Orion Homes in Holmfirth
Corrosion protection of reinforced concrete
Cementaid offer a look into the how the Everdure CALTITE concrete stands the test of time when subjected to the harsh environment of the Fimiston open pit mine in Australia
Vegetables could make concrete stronger & environmentally friendly
Engineers at Lancaster University are working with industrial partners at Cellucomp Ltd UK to research how concrete mixtures can be strengthened and made more environmentally friendly by adding ‘nano platelets’ extracted from the fibres of root vegetables
BPDA publish guide for concrete pipes and culverts
The newly formed British Precast Drainage Association (BPDA) has published a concise guide to the characteristics that make the case for concrete pipes and culverts
Graphene-based concrete to ‘revolutionise’ construction
Scientists at the University of Exeter have said that a greener, stronger and more durable concrete made using “wonder-material” graphene could revolutionise the construction industry
FP McCann Precast Concrete Tank installed for Bio treatment of waste...
FP McCann has supplied a large 15 cubic metre precast concrete tank for installation at a new car sales facility in Kent
Joint venture scoop top award for boosting diversity in concrete project
A team implementing the UK’s largest concrete repair project is targeting local schools to increase the number of girls choosing a construction career
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 2
In the second of a series of articles on the use of admixtures to waterproof concrete, James McDonald of Cementaid discusses the need for clear and robust specification
Sustainable concrete
Many traditional reinforced concrete structures struggle in harsh conditions, particularly where water ingress is an issue. But, as James McDonald of Cementaid explains, a more sustainable future is possible.
Twycross Zoo’s “Concrete Jungle” using precast concrete walling
Precast Concrete Walling Products provided by FP McCann have been used to create the new chimpanzee habitat at Twycross Zoo.
The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 1
In this first of two articles on the use of admixtures to waterproof concrete, James McDonald of Cementaid discusses terminology, standards and specification
The Floating House – Membrane‐Free, Truly Waterproof Structural Concrete
Cementaid discuss the first floating house in the UK, based on the River Thames, and using Cementaid's Everdure CALTITE concrete ingredients
The first ever “amphibious”...
GD Harries creates the UK’s first concrete velodrome
Haulage, civil engineering and aggregates contractor GD Harries is celebrating the completion of a new concrete velodrome in Carmarthen
Sustainable concrete
How often do we hear about the 100 year design life, for example, about a bridge, only to find major structural repairs are required within 30 years
Accounting for Movement of Concrete Bricks
Premier Guarantee Technical Standards Manager, John Gilbert, highlights the measures you can take to account for movement of concrete bricks in your projects
Concrete and masonry – Building resilience in the urban environment
Guy Thompson of the Concrete Centre looks at the need to build resilience into the urban landscape and key infrastructure using concrete and masonry
Concrete provides opportunities to achieve sustainable buildings
Concrete is increasingly recognised in the delivery of the most sustainable projects. Here, PBC Today outline the role of specifiers in this process
Concrete customers can benefit from new software that ensures efficiency
Trimble understands how concrete customers work and is constantly developing its Tekla software to help. Ismail Makda, Business Development Manager explains
Bricks, blocks, and precast concrete set for growth
New research expects the demand for bricks, blocks, and precast concrete to increase as confidence in UK construction returns…
Between 2012 and 2014 the bricks,...
Deal for Buchan Concrete saves 340 jobs
Pre-cast concrete specialist Buchan Concrete Solutions has been given a new lease of life after falling into administration last week…
Buchan Concrete Solutions has been...
CRA updates concrete repair standards
The Concrete Repair Association has released an update to the Standard Method of Measurement for Concrete Repair…
Updated guidance has been published to assist the...