Construction equipment, cranes, mining, road and tunnel building news articles

Composite manhole covers demonstrate safety and security properties that cannot be replicated by metal rivals

More and more utilities, local authorities and councils are opting to fit new-generation composite manhole/access covers in the light of irrefutable evidence, resulting from comparative material tests which, in terms of safety and security, prove metal covers are no longer fit-for purpose for use on today’s UK roads and highways. The inherent properties of composite materials make them ideal for the manhole environment and Structural Science Composite (SSC), whose products are generally regarded as the future of the manhole cover industry, has developed a range of generic covers built on p... [more]

WindowMaster gives some guidance on natural ventilation solutions

Provider of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions, WindowMaster, is contributing to the debate on planned revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, due to take effect from 2013. WindowMaster has submitted recommendations to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC). WindowMaster’s Tom Lymn said: “We responded to the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers’ (CIBSE) leadership of the non-domestic working group on planned changes to Part L for 2013. We outlined some points to consider based o... [more]

Sto will present its solid wall solution at Ecobuild 2012

Sto will be exhibiting its range of External Wall Insulation Systems at Ecobuild in march. Traditionally focused on high specification new build projects, the technology is also perfectly positioned for use in retrofit projects designed to improve the U-value of solid wall property. All of the Sto EWIS options will provide a minimum U-value of 0.3W/m2K with the flexibility to reduce the U-value further by adjusting the volume of insulation material specified. The proven ability to deliver a U-value of 0.12W/m2K when retrofitted to existing solid wall structures is particularly attracti... [more]

Dickies will present new machinery and offre good deals at the Doe Show

Dickies – the internationally renowned workwear brand will be exhibiting at the 52nd Doe Show on 7th to 9th of February at the HQ of Ernest Doe in Ulting, Maldon in Essex. Billed as ‘the UK’s largest agricultural, construction and groundcare dealer show’ this year’s event will feature new machinery, working demonstrations and plenty of good bargains in the shop-soiled and used equipment sections. Ernest Doe supplies machinery from garden mowers and chain saws to combine harvesters and construction excavators. For a faster, alternative choice, Dickies have put together a specially selecte... [more]

15 go for 15 15 for 15 as Landia mixers work wonders

Mixers made by Landia have completed 15 years service at one the most demanding wastewater treatment plants in the North West of England. A total of 15 Landia mixers are in operation, dealing with very high levels of grit and rags. From 150rpm to 1500rpm, Landia’s POP-I and POD-I mixers have proved very sturdy and reliable, according to the water company’s representative: “Considering the very tough environment, Landia’s mixers cope extremely well with the harsh conditions. Landia have also provided us with very good back-up when we’ve asked for it”. Installed with motors ranging fr... [more]