Steel-reinforced concrete is used by the construction industry all over the world. But it has one weakness: its reinforcement is subject to corrosion. To minimize this risk, it is sometimes protected...
For its Ductal Cladding and Ductal Envelope concrete panel solutions, building materials giant Holcim uses reinforcement with fibres made from polyvinyl alcohol resin (PVA). More specifically, Holcim...
Engineering Days 2024 is just around the corner and promises to be a highlight for the precast concrete industry. Based on the theme of ‚Transforming Prefabrication: Creating a successful future...
Progress Group is primarily known as a full-service provider of complete automation solutions in reinforcement and precast element production, as well as of the associated software. What many people...
Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of Slim Floor Structures, Wind Energy Applications and Connection Technology for Precast and Cast-in-situ construction. Peikko’s innovative...
Concrete Manufacturers Association member, Cape Concrete Works, supplied all the concrete barriers for the international Formula E Championship race which was staged to great acclaim in Cape Town on...
Continuous, non-destructive quality testing during an ongoing production process is a real challenge for the concrete and ceramics industries, brick manufacturers and building materials producers as...
The Spanish concrete association ANDECE regularly reports on new reference projects executed by its member companies with precast elements. The following contribution presents outstanding examples...
The German Federal Foundation for the Environment funds the „SUScon“ research project. In this context, the Hering Bau station platform specialist and the scientific partners involved could develop...
Peikko's expertise has been crucial in the demanding nuclear power project at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in Somerset, England. HPC is the first nuclear power plant built in the UK in over 20 years,...
