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Jumpform
Generally, jumpform systems comprise the formwork and working platforms for cleaning/fixing of the formwork, steel fixing and concreting. The formwork…
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Formwork
Formwork is the structure, usually temporary, used to contain poured concrete and to mould it to the required dimensions and…
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Cladding
Precast concrete cladding offers a cost-effective means of providing a robust, high-quality facade, with a great variety of durable textures,…
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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…
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Onshore wind energy
For onshore wind farms, concrete is already the established material of choice for foundations, either to form gravity structures or…
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Retail
Concrete benefits As well as providing the structural frame, concrete can be used to improve the overall performance of a…
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Residential: High-rise
As well as providing the structural frame, concrete can be used to improve the overall performance of the building. The…
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Residential low-rise
In the residential low-rise sector both house builders and home owners have consistently found that, compared with other construction materials,…
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Industrial buildings
The concrete sector offers alternatives to the ubiquitous steel shed that offer flexibility, fast construction and durability against damage. Concrete…
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Hotels
Concrete hotel construction offers many advantages over other methods of construction. There is often the need to construct a hotel…
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Healthcare
Hospital buildings need to be facilities that help medical staff in the efficient delivery of quality healthcare and provide a…
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Education
Good design can provide more efficient facilities and a better environment for both staff and students. Concrete construction presents great…