Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Reinforced Concrete",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Tensartech aesthetic retaining wall solutions from
Tensar International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Tensar International's Tensartech Systems provide a totally integrated solution with a wide choice of aesthetic masonry block finishes, backed by reliable support services and new
software".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Knauf Steel Building Systems for museum from
Knauf Drywall: "Load-bearing Steel Building Systems from Knauf Drywall have earned a place in history, helping to support the Imperial War Museum, Duxford".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Vencel Resil
concerning its Fillmaster
- take a look at Fillmaster from Vencel is perfect fill solution
which says: "Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council sourced Fillmaster from Vencel Resil, a durable and lightweight fill material they will use to strengthen a major retaining wall in Mossley, Manchester".
Take a look also at the news release from CMS Vibration Solutions, Regufoam keeps One Southampton Row afloat,
as well as Ancon Eazistrip gets UK CARES Technical Approval from Ancon Building Products,
and Waterman Group expands its use of Autodesk Buzzsaw from Autodesk.
See also:
Aarsleff expands with Junttan
(January 2008)
Aarsleff Piling has expanded its comprehensive fleet of driven piling equipment with the purchase of a Finnish Junttan PM26 LC piling rig complete with 9t Junttan accelerated hammer
Toughest floor surface for exhibition hall
(December 2007)
Sikafloor - 1 MetalTop floor surface, thought to be the toughest available anywhere in the world has been installed in a new exhibition hall at the East of England Showground, Peterborough
DGT starts work on two sites in Peterborough
(November 2007)
DGT's teams of steel specialists will will begin on a new mental health unit at the Edith Cavell Hospital and an integrated care centre for the hospital nearby at Nightingale Drive
Sika car park coatings for Camberley Travelodge
(November 2007)
Sika car park decking systems were chosen to meet the stringent specifications required by the Institute of Structural Engineers recommendations
Aarsleff invests GBP6.7m in major expansion
(November 2007)
Aarsleff Piling and its subsidiary Centrum Pile have been granted planning permission for expansion of its offices and pile manufacturing facilities at Newark, Nottinghamshire
Ellmore Construction help build a better community
(October 2007)
New Sheffield Cathedral Community Centre, designed by Birmingham-based architects APEC, completes building phases thanks to Ellmore Construction Group
Winter school in concrete design
(October 2007)
The Concrete Centre, in collaboration with Imperial College London, is to hold a two-day Winter School with Concrete at Imperial College
Dawn receives Dundee Civic Trust recognition
(October 2007)
Dawn Construction recently recognised through a 'Commendation' from Dundee Civic Trust following the construction of the Borders Bookshop building on East Dock Street
Liquid Plastics tipped favourite for Goodwood
(October 2007)
March Stand at Goodwood Racecourse has been overhauled with Decothane Delta 25 - a hardwearing liquid roof coating from Liquid Plastics
Sika decking systems used on Liverpool car park
(September 2007)
Sika car park deck coating systems have recently been used at the prestigious new development in St Paul's Sq, Liverpool
Bachy Soletanche digs deep at pipeline
(August 2007)
Leading geotechnical specialist, Bachy Soletanche has recently completed work on a circular secant shaft near Ammanford, South Wales
Monarch House landmark for Tremco Rapide
(August 2007)
Refurbishment of car park structure in West London provided early trial for Tremco illbruck's new fully fleece reinforced decking system
Decadent solution from Liquid Plastics
(August 2007)
Fairfax House been equipped with Decadex - a hardwearing and attractive exterior wall coating from leading high performance weatherproofing supplier Liquid Plastics
OWA solve acoustic challenge at rifle range
(August 2007)
OWAcoustic Janus tiles have been installed at the Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club, the newest .22 rifle range in Sussex and Hampshire
Thin-joint system speeds major HA project
(July 2007)
Celcon aircrete with the Thin-Joint System was chosen for a major, GBP18.75m project for the St Pancras and Humanist Housing Association
Concrete floor supplier invests in new cranes
(June 2007)
To streamline workflow and maximise output at building systems supplier Milbank Group, three advanced specification cranes have been installed from Street Crane Company
Marcrist unveils revolution in diamond drilling
(June 2007)
Making 'perfect holes, every time' a reality for builders, plumbers and electrician
Thermal break range in landmark project
(June 2007)
A landmark apartment scheme by Redrow Homes, comprised of 344 fashionable apartments and penthouses arranged around a secure inner courtyard, uses thermal breaks from Schock
Sika keeps lid on Hertford water tower
(June 2007)
Sika's universally proven carbon fibre structural strengthening system was chosen as the ideal solution to re-establish an ailing roof slab on Bengeo Water Tower
Kawneer helps take Optima to seven storeys
(May 2007)
Walker Troup Architects specified the full Kawneer range of curtain walling, windows and doors for a landmark site in inner city Birmingham
Bachy Soletanche piling contract at Shepherds Bush
(May 2007)
Bachy Soletanche has completed a GBP1million plus piling contract at Shepherd's Bush (Central line) underground station
Car park new deck protected by Tremco Rapide
(April 2007)
New deck surfaced by Tremco illbruck's high performance Rapide waterproofing and wearing course system at a multi-storey car park in Sussex
ISG InteriorExterior lands airport hotel scheme
(April 2007)
ISG InteriorExterior has secured a circa GBP20 million project with TAG, the company that operates Farnborough Airport, to build a new four star plus hotel
TEK specified by Croudace for regeneration project
(March 2007)
Kingspan Off-Site's innovative TEK Building System has been used to construct 34 new homes as part of an extensive redevelopment project by Drum Housing Association
Concrete drilling while Tesco stays open
(March 2007)
Customers at Tesco stores in Banbury and Camberley continued to shop without interruption while D-Drill (Master Drillers) carried out concrete drilling as part of the major upgrade to both stores
Kidde fire detection solution for cathedral
(March 2007)
Kidde Fire Protection Systems presented the ideal solution at historic Coventry Cathedral
Conjet assists repairs to European highway bridge
(February 2007)
Hydrodemolition with the Conjet 432 Robot proved to be a very safe and effective way of removing the damaged sections of high strength concrete overlay
Vollack and Aarsleff carparks in Reading
(January 2007)
Vollack award Aarsleff contract to supply, handle, pitch and drive precast concrete piles to support the multi-storey car park, together with a short length of steel sheet piled retaining wall
Chloride ion ingress in reinforced concrete
(January 2007)
Special testing services to check the levels of chloride ion ingress in reinforced concrete now available from CERAM Building Technology
Kingspan Multideck means more floor at Colmore
(January 2007)
GBP155million Colmore Plaza project in Birmingham is the tallest building in the UK to specify Dramix Steel Fibre Concrete for each of its 14 floors
Kingspan acquisition extends off-site range
(January 2007)
Kingspan Fabrik, formerly known as Fibrecon Cladding Systems Limited, specialises in the manufacture of unitised wall systems with glass reinforced concrete facades
PolySteel and the environment
(January 2007)
PolySteel Insulating Concrete Forms is one of the most sustainable and 'green' building materials with the initial manufacturing process using recycled steel and expanded polystyrene
New static batching plant from Mek-Tek
(January 2007)
Mek-Tek has introduced a Static Batching Plant based on the proven volumetric batching principles used in its range of MBP vehicles
Technical Guidance Notes - Boundary Line Sites
(December 2006)
Reinforced concrete structures built against the site's boundary line can prove difficult and complex for traditional waterproofing systems