Concrete back issues from August 2006:
New Chairman for Concrete Bridge Development Group
Aug 01, 2006; ... Colin McKenna has been appointed Chairman of the Concrete Bridge Development Group (CBDG). Colin, who is Technical Director at consultant Scott Wilson's Bridges Resource Group, will take on a two-year term. CBDG is an association of companies and organisations dedicated to improving the ...
Institute of Concrete Technology Yearbook
Aug 01, 2006; ... The eleventh edition of the Institute of Concrete Technology's (ICT) Yearbook will be published in September 2006. Since its inception, this publication has proved to be very popular throughout the concrete industry. Comprising over 100 pages, it contains the papers from this year's Technical ...
New appointments at Twintec
Aug 01, 2006; ... The board of Twintec Industrial Flooring are delighted to announce the appointment of Kenny Stewart (right) as Project Manager and David EIHs (below right) as Business Development Manager. Kenny brings a wealth of experience in concrete design and production having worked previously with RMC, ...
New appointment for CRL
Aug 01, 2006; ... Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL), the specialist main contractor, has promoted Rob Francis to the position of Facades Manager. In addition to having a wealth of experience in external wall insulation, Rob has extensive knowledge of other façade refurbishment processes, such as ...
CEMEX scoops top award for restoration at Attenborough nature reserve
Aug 01, 2006; ... Global solutions company, CEMEX, was recently presented with the prestigious Cooper Heyman Cup at the Quarry Products Association (QPA) Showcase 2006 for its restoration work at Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire. The site is owned by CEMEX and run in conjunction with ...
London Concrete is blooming marvellous
Aug 01, 2006; ... A special range of garden furniture made out of high-quality concrete from London Concrete's Battersea plant has helped the 'Walking barefoot with Bradstone' Garden win a gold medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. One of nine plants in the London area, London Concrete supplied a mix of ...
BASF completes acquisition of Degussa's construction chemicals business
Aug 01, 2006; ... A worldwide round-up of concrete news and views The acquisition of Degussa AG's construction chemicals business by BASF Aktiengesellschaft was completed on 1 July 2006. The purchase price for equity is just under euro2.2 billion. As a result, ...
Daniel Libeskind to present 2006 BCA Berthold Lubetkin Memorial Lecture
Aug 01, 2006; ... Daniel Libeskind will present the 2006 BCA Berthold Lubetkin Memorial Lecture, sponsored by The Concrete Centre. The lecture will be held at The Great Hall, Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London, on 9 ...
Erratum
Aug 01, 2006; ... Regrettably, Table 1 in Chris Clear's article in the July issue on p.35 went askew ....
Lafarge helps preserve peace at wildlife haven
Aug 01, 2006; ... Lafarge Cement UK's Blue Circle Postcrete has played a key role in a recent campaign to safeguard a Derbyshire nature reserve, demonstrating both the versatility of the Blue Circle range and Lafarge's commitment to protecting the environment. Lafarge's Hope Works has donated 25 bags of ...
Queen's awards seek top construction companies
Aug 01, 2006; ... The call for entries went out in June for the 2007 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's top business awards, widely regarded as the equivalent of 'corporate knighthoods'. Outstanding businesses from all sectors, including construction, are being invited to apply for the Awards in one ...
Work starts on construction waste 'road map'
Aug 01, 2006; ... BRE and AEA Technology Environment have taken the first steps in creating what is effectively a 'road map' of how to reduce construction waste. The Defra-funded project will help the construction industry achieve continuous waste reduction over the next five to ten years through active ...
UK DIARY
Aug 01, 2006; ... AUGUST 11: Annual clay Shoot - Wales Region Contact: Mal Enoch Tel:+44 (O) 1443 237494 21-25: The Concrete Centre event: Adventures Beyond Modernism, Kingston, London. Tel: +44 (0)700 4 500 500: e-mail: seminars@concretecentre.com or visit: www. concretecentre ....
MK Dons set to enjoy concrete benefits of super stadium
Aug 01, 2006; ... The MK Dons stadium is nearing completion in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. With a capacity of 33,000, this stadium has many striking design features. It is exceptionally open and spacious providing spectacular views of the pitch from all aspects. The pitch itself is sunk 5m below ground level ...
O2 Arena
Aug 01, 2006; ... Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in partnership with O2 is currently transforming the former Millennium Dome into the UK's premier sports and entertainment venue. Within the existing tented structure there will be the main 23,000-seat arena which will be used for concerts, entertainment and ...
The potential of floating houses
Aug 01, 2006; ... Some 10% of UK homes are at risk from coastal or inland flooding. This figure looks set to rise as pressure to build new homes means even more building on land that is liable to flood. Furthermore, climate change could further increase the number of properties at risk of flooding due to extreme ...
READERS' LETTERS
Aug 01, 2006; ... Take time for 't' To the Editor, Reading the June issue of CONCRETE I was very pleased to see a report of the Institute of Concrete Technology Annual Convention - Concrete for a sustainable future. Nevertheless, I am a little concerned that the typographic omission of a single ...
Concrete Standards update
Aug 01, 2006; ... Surprising as it may seem, the European concrete Standard EN 206-1(1) was published six years ago. In November 2005 it was adopted for a further five years on the understanding that by 2010 there would be a full review. At this review a number of important and difficult issues need to be ...
Changes to Product Standards
Aug 01, 2006; ... The CARES certification schemes are primarily used to give assurances to end-users that those steels which are used in concrete structures, namely reinforcing and prestressing steels, conform to the requirements of the relevant product Standards. Consequently, CARES is actively involved in the ...
The concrete sector prepares for BS 8110 withdrawal
Aug 01, 2006; ... The concrete sector prepares for BS 8110 withdrawal The decision by the British Standards Institution to withdraw BS 8110(1), the UK structural design codes for concrete, in March 2008 confirms that the Eurocodes are on their way. For many engineers this will be the signal to ...
Codes and Standards for steel-fibre concrete
Aug 01, 2006; ... The aim of this article is to explain what Standards exist for and about steel fibre and steel-fibre-reinforced concrete in the UK. This text began its life as an internal document within Bekaert to help its UK staff understand what was happening in the fast-moving development of European ...
Developments in European Product Standards for structural precast products
Aug 01, 2006; ... The advent of European Product Standards will be something of a novelty for many structural product precasters. Until now, there have not been any such Standards, unlike, for instance, pipes, masonry and paving, which have been covered by BS 5911(1), BS 6073(2) and BS 6717(3)/7263(4) ...
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining - Notification
Aug 01, 2006; ... The Cement and Concrete Group is part of the Ceramics and Building Materials Division of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM^sup 3^). The objective of the group is to provide support and educational activities for those who have an interest in the science and technology of ...
Ready-to-use concrete answers builders' prayers
Aug 01, 2006; ... Builders require efficient, easy-to-use products that deliver reliable, consistent results - a demand which is driving the ready-to-use market. In response, Lafarge Cement UK has launched a new, ready-to-use concrete range under its market-leading Blue Circle brand. This one-stop concrete mix is ...
New UK long-distance pumping record achieved at Terminal 5, Heathrow
Aug 01, 2006; ... On 25 January 2006, a Balfour Beatty Rail Projects and Balfour Kilpatrick joint venture (JV) team successfully pumped concrete a distance of 1.9km - a new UK record. The operation took place during the installation of the twin-bored tunnel trackbed on the Heathrow Express Extension, part of ...
Durable concrete
Aug 01, 2006; ... Sika Ltd has always been associated with specialist concretes and with the designer now demanding greater longevity coupled with enhanced properties from concrete the company has seen a rise in the number of projects using these high-performance materials. So what options are avaiable to the ...
Concrete repair strategies: beyond the European Standard
Aug 01, 2006; ... It is reported that over 50% of Europe's construction budget is spent on the repair and refurbishment of existing structures, buildings and facilities every year. The repair of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures is a vital part of this wider picture. Up until now there has been ...
Concrete Society projects
Aug 01, 2006; ... In order for a Concrete Society Technical Report (or similar document) to be produced, the need is generally identified by members of the appropriate Standing Committee (Design, Materials or Construction). To translate the idea into reality, an outline proposal is prepared and circulated ...
Foaming success in Milton Keynes
Aug 01, 2006; ... The use of foam concrete could provide cost-effective solutions, without imposing loads on adjacent construction, as Birse Civils Limited found recently on a project to infill subways in central Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire. The project was being carried out for client, English ...
Spectrum takes shape in Manchester city centre
Aug 01, 2006; ... Spectrum is a mixed-use development of residential, retail and office space by Isle of Man-based developer Dandara Ltd. The first phase includes the construction of four residential blocks, ranging from 4 to 13-storeys high and containing a total of 350 one- and two-bedroom ...
Precast concrete - construction's factotum
Aug 01, 2006; ... Mention structures and the conversation will inevitably turn to concrete. Unlike steel, concrete is inherently fire-resistant, gets stronger with age and concrete can, more often than not, be both the structure and the architecture at the same time. Add to this its ability to be produced ...
Versatile precast concrete system answers construction challenges
Aug 01, 2006; ... Bristol-based concrete engineering company Milbury Systems has recently launched its new Karapace system. The original concept was a precast walling system for earth retention and slope stabilisation that would require minimal foundations and would make maximum use of as-won materials for ...
Seafront revitalisation at Drift Park, Rhyl
Aug 01, 2006; ... Drift Park is the result of a detailed study undertaken by BCA Landscape to revitalise the seafront at Rhyl in north Wales for the Welsh Development Agency. West Parade, the area of Rhyl immediately behind the promenade, is relatively run down and the scheme aims to act as a catalyst to promote ...
Future for concrete is set firm
Aug 01, 2006; ... Concrete continues to provide significant commercial and environmental benefits. An important building material since Roman times, concrete is now the most widely used construction product in the world. As a building material it has many inherent benefits and is one of the most durable, ...
Off-site construction achieves fast build for university
Aug 01, 2006; ... HBG Construction Ltd is currently on site where Bell & Webster Concrete Ltd, part of Eleco plc, is constructing the 788-bedroom student accommodation project at the University of East London, London Docklands campus. The erection of the frames commenced in mid-February 2006 with the ...
Aircrete - the modern precast construction material
Aug 01, 2006; ... Aircrete has been one of the most popular building products available for over 50 years and is the first-choice building material for the vast majority of new homes in the UK. Aircrete is made from various materials, including ground sand, pulverised-fuel ash (pfa), cement, lime, ...
TRADE NEWS
Aug 01, 2006; ... Lanes County Council trials new cement-based technology Health and safety during installation and environmental considerations, such as the need for specialist disposal and its cost implications, were two of the driving forces behind Lancashire County Council carrying out extended trials ...