RMD products suit project right down to the ground
FORMWORK, falsework and shoring solutions specialist RMD Kwikform was hired to provide a ‘safe and cost-effective’ solution to build a temporary cofferdam in which...
Agility and transparency with temporary works
Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...
Working smart: new formwork system aids digital ambitions
FERROVIAL has revealed it has taken another step forward in the digitalisation of the company’s construction projects with the introduction of a smart formwork...
Early planning helps lift high-rise project to new heights
PERI has been providing temporary work support to Three60, a new Manchester high-rise building which, when complete, will stand 51-storeys tall and comprise over...
New concrete sensor tipped to save time on construction sites
PERI UK has announced the launch of the first of four concrete sensors.
The SONO WZ is described as one of the first in the...
A concrete case for slipform solution
FORMWORK supplier Doka provided the slipform systems and technical support to facilitate the ‘rapid, high-quality’ creation of concrete cores for a premium city centre...
Putting sustainability into practice with road bridges
Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, says the future of temporary works’ solutions for road bridge construction lies in sustainable products and...
Carbon footprints of formwork and scaffolding will become more visible
Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, explains why the firm’s introduction of a product carbon footprint KPI marks a significant shift towards a more...
Bringing formwork to the digital stage
Thanks to advancements in digital engineering, more concrete contractors are benefiting from being able to plan and explore their project in a 3D digital...
Mabey Hire recognised for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire has achieved a 12th consecutive gold award at the 2024 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, leading to the...
PERI introduces rent-to-own scheme for formwork system
PERI has announced that its lightweight formwork system, DUO, is now available to rent after being a sale-only product since its UK launch in...
V&A Dundee construction materials to be celebrated on fifth anniversary
V&A Dundee's latest display will pay tribute to the construction of the building as it marks its fifth birthday this weekend.
‘Stories from the Building’...
Products help shore up Tideway Tunnel scheme
GROUND shoring products supplied by RMD Kwikform have been utilised in the construction of the new Thames Tideway Tunnel.
London’s Tideway project is designed to...
Business on top form in Ravenscraig bridge project
THE £16.9 million project being delivered through an agreement between North Lanarkshire Council and Network Rail, to construct a new bridge under the West...
Big props to recorded load monitoring data
Ajay Nagah, engineering & major projects manager – ground shoring, at Altrad RMD Kwikform, explains how the use of historic data and digital virtual...
Customer satisfaction rated ‘top priority’ for new Doka CEO
ROBERT Hauser has been appointed CEO at formwork and scaffolding specialist Doka. succeeding Harald Ziebula, who is retiring from Doka after 21 years.
Hauser joined...
Digital construction: enabling sustainability
Matt Wiseman, global digital innovation manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform explains how digital engineering tools are creating more sustainable construction processes while helping to...
PERI expands Construction Accessories team to meet ‘growing demand’ across UK
PERI has announced it is expanding its Construction Accessories team to cater for a 'growing demand' for these products across the UK.
The expansion is...
Model solution: Layher tool brings project benefits
LAYHER has revealed that new build and refurbishment construction projects are enjoying benefits from one of the company’s latest design developments.
The firm’s Scaffold Information...
Two-hour house builds could aid disaster areas
A global building materials supplier based in Germany has told Project Scotland that its innovative formwork solution could help provide communities impacted by war...
