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The importance of quality concrete in interlocking blocks

What is concrete? For every person on Earth, three tonnes of concrete are used every year. This makes it one of the most consumed materials in the world, second only to water1. Concrete is comprised of three elements – cement, water and aggregates – with the first two forming a paste which hardens and binds [...]

The importance of quality concrete in interlocking blocks2019-08-05T12:08:56+01:00

The Structure of Buildings and the impact on insurance premiums

Investing in new commercial premises is a major financial decision for any business however all too often little or no thought is given to effect that the choice of building materials can have on insurance premiums. Precast concrete has a well proven track record of being the building material of choice where fire risk is [...]

The Structure of Buildings and the impact on insurance premiums2016-03-29T10:46:43+01:00

Interlocking Concrete blocks for retaining wall structures

For many years the options for engineers specifying retaining wall structures have been limited to time consuming and often expensive solutions such as gabion baskets or crib-wall systems. However, over the last few years more and more retaining wall projects are being completed in record times and below forecast costs by choosing interlocking blocks. Interlocking concrete [...]

Interlocking Concrete blocks for retaining wall structures2018-12-30T09:41:50+00:00

A Buyer’s Guide to Precast Concrete Interlocking Blocks

Interlocking precast concrete blocks have a huge range of uses, from creating push / retaining walls suitable for storing compost, materials for recycling, salt and wood chip, through to kentledge counterweight blocks for perimeter fencing or hoarding, as well as various civil engineering projects. Given the popularity of these blocks, there are now a number [...]

A Buyer’s Guide to Precast Concrete Interlocking Blocks2018-12-30T09:41:51+00:00
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