Many of London’s landmark buildings constructed over the last few years remain largely empty, throwing into doubt the completion of many other projects in the capital. In the last few months, Europe’s tallest building, The Shard, has been launched to a glittering display of fireworks, TV coverage, and many column inches in the press. However, […]
Read MoreA north London recycling centre has reopened, following a month-long closure for a major refurbishment project. The Barrowell Green Recycling Centre, in the Capital’s Winchmore Hill area of Enfield, was closed throughout October 2012. The major task undertaken was the repair and installation of new concrete flooring. The £225,000 overhaul also saw new waste containers […]
Read MoreGatwick Airport has set up the £183.9m contract to rebuild its Pier 1, replacing the existing building which has been operational for 54 years. The present Pier 1 was opened in 1958, making it one of the oldest buildings in the South Terminal at the airport. However, the old facility is already struggling to cope […]
Read MoreSouthwark Council has given the go-ahead for the first significant construction in the regeneration of London’s Elephant & Castle. The St Mary’s residential development will see the construction of a 37-storey tower. Comprising over 280 homes built across technologically advanced concrete flooring, work is due to get under way next summer. The 284 apartments will […]
Read MoreAn experimental new concrete, which is able to self-repair, is to have a series of outdoor tests ahead of an expected launch onto the market. The new product, which is integrated with bacterial spores and nutrients capable of producing limestone, could revolutionise many forms of concrete flooring. The bacteria, activated by liquids such as rainwater […]
Read MoreA new range of ‘ultra-high performance’ concrete has been developed by one of the world’s biggest cement providers. Ideal for use in harsh environments, it could offer concrete flooring contractors and customers the perfect solution. Developed by Cemex, ‘MicroTech’ has been specifically designed to deliver strength, impermeability, durability and fast-gain strength. Highly resistant to acids, […]
Read MoreThe long-running saga over what will happen with Battersea Power Station could finally be on its way to being settled. The new owner of the site, a Malaysian investment group, has submitted its plans to Wandsworth Council. In the past, the 1930s power station, a grade 2 listed building, has been subject to many redevelopment […]
Read MoreThousands of people working in the UK construction sector could be heading off to New Zealand next year, to help with the recovery from the earthquakes that hit the country in 2010 and 2011. Major rebuilding efforts are ongoing in the devastated city of Christchurch, with the cost estimated to be over £15bn. However, with […]
Read MoreThe name of concrete supplier firm ‘Jim’ll Mix It’ will not be changed, according to the company’s managing director. The insistence comes amid mounting allegations regarding the late TV and radio presenter Jimmy Savile. Operating since the 1980s, the firm’s logo and branding was inspired by the hit show Jim’ll Fix It, which was fronted […]
Read MoreA new wall drain that has recently launched onto the market could offer a far more contemporary finish to wetrooms, as well as providing more effective results. With a height of just 67mm, the new drain will be able to cope well with high-water flows across shallow concrete floors. For the upper floors of new […]
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