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Did you know that Trussed Rafters are classed as a Category 3 modern method of construction (MMC)? This means they can improve your project's pre-manufactured value! To find out more about timber in construction give us a call on 01952 771170. #MMC #PMV #TimberEngineering

Another great project in #50years of Reinforced Earth UK & Nordics As part of the continuing development of the existing Dun Laoghaire Harbour, there was a requirement for a 430m long #breakwater.   During the project tender, an alternative design for the breakwater using the Reinforced Earth UK & Nordics precast concrete panel system with #geosynthetic soil reinforcements.   This alternative demonstrated significant cost savings over the reinforced concrete caissons shown in the project tender documents.   Construction of the breakwater commenced in the summer of 2000 following the completion of dredging works and placing of the submerged rock fill core. Construction was substantially complete by November 2000.   The construction was performed between tides by starting from the shore and progressing into the harbour. In this way all of the labour, plant and materials required for construction travelled along the partially completed breakwater from a land base. This procedure virtually eliminated the need for expensive floating plant.   The #reinforcedearth breakwater was designed to withstand traffic loading, diurnal tidal variations and a substantial lateral wave force from a specified ‘design wave’. Furthermore, by using a high tenacity #polymeric soil reinforcement strip and connection system, potential corrosion difficulties were eliminated.   #reinforcedearth  #mse Terre Armee #dunlaoghaire #seawalls #coastal #ports #breakwaters #harbour #polymeric #geosynthetic

What were the key findings from the Grenfell Inquiry? The final report highlights severe failures in the construction industry that contributed to the Grenfell Tower fire. You can read our news item on the report, and its conclusions, here: https://bit.ly/483VlER

Retaining structures is a construction method that GSS utilises on many projects to stabilise embankments. #retainingwall #retainingwalls #retainingwallsystem #retainingwallconstruction #slopestability #slopestabilisation #stability #maccaferri #geofabricsaustralia #gssnsw

A recent hoodline-Denver article entitled "Weld County to Enhance Road Safety With $13.2 Million Roundabout Project at Crowded Intersection" touted the use of concrete as a quality material for roundabouts noting "the construction will utilize concrete to prolong the lifecycle of the road to an expected 30 years before major repairs will be necessary." Read the full article here - https://ow.ly/CfT750UtybI. And, learn more about the benefits of concrete for roundabouts here - https://ow.ly/bPSL50UtybH.

📰 Installing air and vapour control layers need careful consideration. A.Proctor Group Ltd. provide some expert advice on how to approach this critical aspect of timber construction. Read more in the latest Structural Timber Magazine 👉 https://ow.ly/byJe50SKX7s #TimberConstruction #BuildingMaterials #ConstructionIndustry #ArchitecturalDesign #BuildingInnovation #StructuralTimber

Great to see the case study for Ibstock - Anderton Concrete's collaboration with Keyline Civils Specialist, in supplying bespoke Cable Troughing to the Colne Valley element of HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd. As a UK manufacturer, we are extremely proud to play a part in supplying the UK's largest Infrastructure project. https://lnkd.in/e2uxbCKp #ukinfrastructure #ukmanufacturing #carbonreduction #rail

Attention builders! Have you considered the use of helical piers over timber piles? If not, in this blog we lay out the benefits of doing so. Find out why helicals have become the common choice for builders across the construction industry. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4a8MqSe #helicalpiers #benefits #blog #heliconusa

Thanks to Michigan Concrete Association for sharing our case study on roundabouts. ICYMI: ACPA makes the case that concrete construction improves roundabouts by increasing safety and durability. Click here to learn more - https://ow.ly/1MVy50UtzkC

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report was highly critical of central government and the construction industry. In this note Holly Gradwell and Sam Moore have considered the findings and the scope for potential recovery actions by professionals / contractors and their PI insurers against cladding product manufacturers. #professionalindemnity #construction #grenfell