Jumpform
Generally, jumpform systems comprise the formwork and working platforms for cleaning/fixing of the formwork, steel fixing and concreting. The formwork supports itself on the concrete cast earlier so does not…
Formwork
Formwork is the structure, usually temporary, used to contain poured concrete and to mould it to the required dimensions and support until it is able to support itself. It consists…
Cladding
Precast concrete cladding offers a cost-effective means of providing a robust, high-quality facade, with a great variety of durable textures, colours and patterns, including a range of facing materials such…
Offshore wind: Concrete gravity foundations
Concrete gravity foundations (CGFs) provide the robustness and performance required to meet the engineering demands placed on foundation solutions. They also represent a step change in technology, one that can…
Onshore wind energy
For onshore wind farms, concrete is already the established material of choice for foundations, either to form gravity structures or pile caps. For towers, the foreseeable trend is for increasing…
Retail
Concrete benefits As well as providing the structural frame, concrete can be used to improve the overall performance of a retail building, including: Fire protection Inherent fire resistance means concrete structures generally…
Residential: High-rise
As well as providing the structural frame, concrete can be used to improve the overall performance of the building. The following give an indication of the many benefits of using…
Residential low-rise
In the residential low-rise sector both house builders and home owners have consistently found that, compared with other construction materials, concrete, often in the form of concrete blocks, contributes to…
Industrial buildings
The concrete sector offers alternatives to the ubiquitous steel shed that offer flexibility, fast construction and durability against damage. Concrete also provides a wide range of benefits which are built-in…
