Fire resistant concrete repair for vertical and overhead applications
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Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world, with a wide range of regular uses. However, problems such as freeze thaw, spalling/cracking, carbonation, chemical attack and impact, amongst others, can all result in concrete damage.
When a repair is needed, reducing downtime and maintenance costs are top priorities. Yet, there can be situations where applications aren’t straight forward, such as overhead and vertical repairs. Using traditional or alternative concrete repair methods can mean more time and costs associated with a repair. Formwork or shuttering is also required to mould the material into shape and provide support during and after the application. Not only does this extend the maintenance period, but also introduces further labour and material costs.
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Later Living needs 'Hospitality'
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The 'Golden Rule'
In hospitality, there is a golden rule: the customer is always right. This philosophy has underpinned the industry – and the services it provides – for nearly a century. And, in the process, has helped evolve, inform and shape the spaces and services that hospitality offers.
Mick George land university accommodation package
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Having recently announced that it has secured construction works of more than £200m to create new student accommodation at the University of Leicester, energy and regeneration specialist ENGIE has wasted little time in appointing an Earthworks contractor.
Local firm, Mick George Ltd who operate two sites in Leicestershire will imminently begin Earthworks for the new regeneration scheme.
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Aluminium Wall Coping: in stock, in Anthracite Grey and in 2 sizes
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In response to demand for a quicker turn-around, Rainclear Systems, the UK’s leading specialist metal rainwater system stockist and online retailer, are taking Aluminium Wall Coping in the most popular colour, RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, and the most frequently requested sizes, SL30 & SL36, into stock for next day delivery.
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Culture and attitudes impact safe working at height
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In July 2019 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its annual workplace fatality figures showing that deaths due to falls from height have risen 11% in the last five years, and 14% from last year. In 2018/19, 40 fatal injuries to workers were due to falls from a height.
Falls from height continue to claim more lives in the workplace than any other factor. The latest HSE statistics demonstrate there is not one single industry that can claim it has solved the Health and Safety culture issue which still exists. While some sectors such as construction and agriculture remain the most dangerous, there is still a wide-reaching lack of education for safe Work at Height. This is even in despite efforts from government, regulators and charities to draw attention to the deadly risks.
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