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A major concrete repair and waterproofing project has been carried out by South West Concrete Repairs (SWCR) using a range of Flexcrete materials at Poole Sewage Treatment Works. Carried out on [...]

On the 12th February 2021 strong winds caused the partial collapse on the harbour wall at Charlestown near St Austell in Cornwall, UK. The harbour itself is a historic heritage feature of the [...]

Sika’s Concrete, Waterproofing and Engineered Refurbishment division has launched a CPD module designed to provide specialist guidance on concrete repair and protection.  Aimed primarily at [...]

VolkerLaser has added two innovative access systems to its portfolio, to aid in the repair and maintenance of structures, putting the safety of its workforce first, as well as streamlining work [...]

CRL have recently completed a £1.0mil refurbishment of the Durdham Down Water Tower for Bristol Water. The water tower, which was constructed in 1954 is comprised of a twelve-sided reinforced [...]

Following the SCOSS newsletter 58 in April 2020, there has been increased concern regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. As the note says “Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is [...]

The Concrete Repair Association Repair & Refurbishment Award is presented in recognition of exceptional work to the repair or refurbishment of an existing structure. The judging panel [...]

The Concrete Repair Association has shortlisted three projects for the CRA Repair & Refurbishment Award, to be announced on the 16 November 2020.

Fosroc worked with contractors CLM, management agents Kier & Highways England to develop a strategy to repair defective areas of concrete.

Balvac is Principal Contractor delivering the structural concrete repairs and ICCP works to pier crossheads supporting the M60 Palatine Road Bridge.