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Why precast concrete drainage is the best option for your project needs

Climate change is already bringing more extreme weather patterns, and they’re set to get worse. Rainfall events are becoming more frequent, more intense and lasting for longer, putting more pressure on existing drainage systems. The Flood and Water Management Act, launched in 2010, outlined a series of stringent measures to combat surface water flooding. [...]

Why precast concrete drainage is the best option for your project needs2024-04-15T11:40:42+01:00

Secure signage barriers that are perfect for platforms

With secure fastenings and the capacity to secure electric cables within the unit, the new Jersey-Lite™ barrier is proving perfect for rail platforms. Easily handled, with slots for loading and placing and weighing just over 700 kgs, Jersey-Lite™ can be easily moved by pallet truck, along the platform to the desired point, whilst being easily [...]

Secure signage barriers that are perfect for platforms2024-02-07T15:14:18+00:00

Electric Vehicle Car Parking

With the recent car park fire at Luton Airport destroying up to 1,200 vehicles and injuring several firefighters who needed hospital treatment, electric vehicle battery fires and the spiralling insurance costs have hit the headlines. Issued in July, by the UK Government, document T0194 covers car parks fire safety guidance for electric vehicles, supporting [...]

Electric Vehicle Car Parking2024-07-03T16:00:23+01:00

Waste and Recycling Fires

Do you know that there are approximately 700 fires every year in waste-processing centres that are caused by batteries being thrown in household rubbish bins? If that is what the small batteries do, can you imagine what the larger, more commercial batteries do? According to The Environmental Services Association, resulting fires, cost the fire [...]

Waste and Recycling Fires2024-07-03T15:52:13+01:00

Building safe areas for damaged Electric Vehicle (EV) storage

The sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have increased year on year since their introduction into the UK. However, so has the need for being able to safely repair or store a damaged vehicle. With this in mind, the Government has issued guidance to all stakeholders involved, including [...]

Building safe areas for damaged Electric Vehicle (EV) storage2024-01-22T11:50:36+00:00

Safety first on the rail network

The dangers associated with working with the rail lines open to traffic can not be underestimated and should only be embarked upon in accordance with the principles of prevention included in the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 (“HSWA”) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (“MHSWR”).Adjacent Line OpenTo minimise [...]

Safety first on the rail network2023-10-17T16:22:36+01:00

Why use concrete blocks for storage bays

The top priority of the farming and agricultural industries for concrete block storage bays includes being hardwearing and durable, as they need to withstand harsh and aggressive environments, with constant use of heavy machinery. Elite Precast has a range to fast to install, highly durable, concrete block walls that are commonly used in farmyards, [...]

Why use concrete blocks for storage bays2023-10-09T18:26:50+01:00

Martyn’s Law – what you need to know

Unfortunately, the need to protect people and critical infrastructure has increased over the last 50 years. Currently there is no legal requirement for businesses to employ security measures to protect against the risk of terrorism. In addition to the numerous terrorist plots that have been foiled and according to the Government, there have been 3,416 [...]

Martyn’s Law – what you need to know2023-10-01T19:41:01+01:00

Made in Britain

According to a recent Made In Britain survey, 58% of British consumers and 47% of businesses prefer UK-made goods. Buying British made products supports our UK economy, securing local jobs and communities and lowers our carbon footprint, with a reduction in mileage and fuel emissions. It often offers customers shorter lead times and British [...]

Made in Britain2023-09-21T16:41:21+01:00
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