Waterproofing of bathroom enclosures in a prestigious hotel resort. Background Owing to a combination of inadequacies in design and poor workmanship, it was soon evident that the bathroom areas of the 5 Star 998 room Diplomat Hotel complex were suffering from water leakage through to the floors below. The Client sought an immediate and cost… Read more
Achieving “Super Fine” Architectural Finishes on Concrete Elements Background The iconic Emirates Stadium is the new home for Arsenal Football Club in Islington, North London. The total project cost is estimated at £390 million and over 1,300 workers were involved in the construction on site at peak. With sponsorship from Emirates Airlines, at £100 million, the biggest club… Read more
Rapid Concrete Reinstatement of Joint Nosings on Motorway Bridge. Background Whilst the bridges between junctions 24 and 25 of the M1 motorway (connecting London with the North) were being prepared for a major bridge deck waterproofing project, contractors discovered significant deterioration in the concrete deck caused by chloride ingress from de-icing salts which clearly had to… Read more
Waterproofing of masonry walls to prevent rising damp. Background Although the Ras al Khaimah Private English language school is located in the heat of the United Arab Emirates, rising damp (in this case from groundwater laden with salts) was causing paint to flake off leaving the external walls unsightly. The Client therefore required a coating… Read more
Effective waterproofing to arrest alkali silica reaction and protection from chloride ingress. Background In maintaining its reinforced concrete structures against the normally anticipated demands of weather extremes and attack by de-icing salts, the Japanese Highway Authorities must also contend with cracking caused by ASR – alkali silica reaction. In the presence of water, alkalies from… Read more
Reinstatement of Cover on 120,000,000 Gallon Gravity Tank Background Slip form methods were used to construct this new reinforced concrete gravity tank and tower which was destined to find its home on the sea bed. The design was intended to provide the required durability in the harsh environment – permanently immersed in seawater. However, quality… Read more
Long-term Concrete Repair Solution for West Coast Mainline Rail Bridge Background Dating back to 1830, the West Coast main railway line is one of the United Kingdom’s principal routes leading to London and on to Europe. A concrete structure that takes the railway line underneath the A74, Cowden railway bridge had been suffering from delamination… Read more
Concrete Repair System to Protect from Concrete Deterioration Background Routine inspection highlighted the need for maintenance on the over-bridges on the M90 motorway near Kelty in Scotland to prevent further concrete deterioration. The Client stipulated the use of a concrete repair and protection system that could offer outstanding long term protection against the common sources… Read more
Installation of new approach and runway lights. Background Newquay Airport started life as a military establishment (RAF St Mawgan) for long range American bombers but was converted to dual commercial and military status in the 1950’s. The Transition Project, to complete its final transition to a civilian airport, included the installation of new approach and… Read more
Chemical and abrasion resistant resurfacing. Background The famous golden arches are recognised the world over with McDonald’s being the best known of the fast food chains. Behind the public areas, all the waste materials are collected in designated bays, stored in special steel wheeled bins to await disposal. This results in aggressive deposits falling on… Read more
Waterproofing concrete slabs. Background Avon Fire Brigade, responsible for fire prevention and control throughout the county of Avon, operates and maintains 23 fire stations. As the 880 fire-fighters are called to incidents in multi-storey buildings, all stations are equipped with tall practice or “drill” towers. The Bristol Fire Station Drill Tower, a concrete frame with… Read more
Temporary waterproofing of floor areas allowing construction work to continue overhead. Background Having made the commitment to build a new Holiday Inn Express, it is imperative that construction is completed in the fastest possible time without compromising the high standards quality required by the Client. In order to maximise efficiency on site at Banbury, the… Read more
Cast Iron & Concrete Bridge Soffits Protected against Chloride-Induced Corrosion Background Between 2007-08, Cheshire County Council invested £180 million in its transport network, which included provisions for the improvement and addition to its network of cycle paths. Greenfield Lane Bridge in Hoole near Chester, runs over a disused railway line, which forms part of the Millennium Greenway Cycle… Read more