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A PARABLE
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Raskin. Cire 1895Business dip but
optimism remains
[ Findings produced bythe
Concrete Repair Association abd
‘market forthe six moat July to
Deeembar 951 Ge ever ealoey
own on 1996,
The figures, produced on a sx-montly
supplied bythe Association’ contacting
members, who, Between them account
Tetors the overall concrete repair
market in the UK. in 1997 wan
the whole of 197 reveal a decrease of
most 14% inthe value of soerste
otetctor members anda corresponding
Secrease inthe numberof contracts
completed, This is reversal ofthe
previous four years figures, which bad
Mike Gib, CRA Chairman,
I Pres of cone rp i of
(Cacking Mat we feature anal
from Quest Techaical Services Limited,
sshich provides an altrative viewpoint of
this speci sector ofthe consintion
onstuctve cin of ther Conatnts
ina special regular Consens
Mater, C10: The Soucy, Concrete
Repair Associaton, Association House, 235
SSS RE
(Comparisons with te Fit half ofthe
related work, but a decrease of 0.7% in
‘vl engineering elated work. During
this period, however the mmbsr of
carenty being cad ou) were
Significantly higher thas in the fest six
months, bat lower in vale, indicating
received were down in the building
‘ctor bt significantly wp on he civil
tide, which was complete overel of
no appreciable change inthe intervals
heswoon cone repair enquiries being
sees ond war tog et Had be
expesenced
than they would oemally regard esa
alte fo he forthcoming twelve
‘months. Other ndings showed that in
ail sectors abou o-theds of CRA
members otal workload was asounted
CRA’s product manufacturer members
mierors the contractor findings, Overall
tales forthe year were less than in
mortars, but decreases inthe sas ofall
Second bal of 1996. Manufacta
Fetus also indicate that whilst he vast
Iajority foresee an increas in sales
Tite ver he ferlcoming tctve
Copies ofthe figures and ren,
Enquiries should be addressed to: The
Secretary, Concrete Repair Assocation,
MIKE GIBBS TAKES OVER
THE REIGNS AT CRA
ike Gibb, of Pichmantic
PLC, peevioasly Deputy
post of Chairman flloning the
retirement of Pat MeAtdle. The change,
move on the part of the previous
Chairman
Bob Berry, of specialist contactor
‘Yoldings Limited, has heen clsted as
the Associations new Deputy Chairman
@
Altra Bagnall & Sons (Restoration
Limited, has accepted an invitation >
‘consist of Mike Gibb, Bob Bery and
Allen Broad, Chris Matin of Conerete
Fosroc Limited and Jimi Fadayomi of
sik Limited
Bob Bern Glen Ringel! Chri Maran
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Mike Darby Til Rada Allen Brod
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Insurance backed
guarantees (IBG's)
TBG's evolved paraly a comsequence of
tec uh eotaee pa me
deren inthe ery tole 198s in
Pico to municipal Work. Pemape many
ofthe ‘eips lied above.
Many ofthe filed schemes wee undenaten
by conta wh ie ses med
trang and ence he fete baling
‘Typclly IBCs cover the co of rma
ov resi of defective materi or
twckmansip. Each cla wil be sje to
splcy cts. The mnoust payee uniee
the policy wil sce on ashing scl 0
forms ofnsrance a premium (sully 5
ie paseo thes 0 the poy aa a
‘The spin of 8G stl be
pease eee
Care ot unr design an contact
tben api Ganay mn
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Overview
“The concrete repair industry appears to be in
1d shape, however the markt place has
‘caren a wond avay fiom bash i and
ceaditioaal repair mail suchas
“whist the use of conservation technignes
‘of reakalisaton, desalination and ethodic
‘prose, andthe new breed of comesion
leading conerete repair manaactrers bane
taken he iste recognising the
overlading systems insulated renders ee
cmploy moce technically qualified sa nd
tfler a wider rng of experi thn sty en
The future
Ze CRA comin to seve to enoourge
fcr an shed pet igs
Theres much wier understanding of he
‘assy 10-13 years ago. Inressed nog
derstanding fo pero dwn tothe
workers tthe euting de’. The BS wll
fomconrete epic. This wil mark another
Inconncton wit all he exing nm
development coming fom te lesdine
represent the coming of ae ofthe concrete
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‘CONFEDERATION PUTS FEDERATION |EFFECTIVE CONCRETE REPAIR -
A CONSULTANT’S PERSPECTIVE
By: Mark Creighton of Structural Engineers and Material Consultants - Quest Technical Services Ltd
We: you let a doctor underake
Soni cr
which involved fr
Based on ou of dae
(Comparable analogies cold he made with
{Corrosion inhibitors and electrochemical
‘thn opps bh ad
reputis on past ond
Science atl opeully does bot ofed the
| There have been many publications in
cer learaed bodes, individuals and the
(CRA. In ation much information is
availble onthe causes of concrete
remedies are available. We donot wish
| repetitions, hut there ae two recipes on the
npr nthe uert for suoesfl repair
‘The consultants role
Client, stable spe ot
prosebeforsleting
Frofessonal. Gone ate the days where
Professionals were pigeon hole inte
Pocus el Asa prerguisit a
‘dsign an te practices and appreciate
fnarcialand commercial ters The
‘The ional ons on the constant 0
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"alu forthe client fr area othe
‘ont ea get oe
il achieve asf sucessfully completed
Sd cote projec. Sch functions ae
‘ta FOS or aled profesional unless the
‘cere demands
Survey and testing
‘Koad ent led waver ety
dened questions. Fo iene, some
shiny se appre cmt
fain te wataprootng, betas
suves produce adequate resus, however
independent appre
Contract documentation
ons ar often prepared wit he
‘oni be replicated or ps erate
Spoiiations shuld alas be px
fenton mentite ohn
This generally advantageous o se tied
ution, Mocks down tothe experience
and dit noo eanngl orn al he
‘ae aval, Event efeence 9
‘Thich wo hae abest estimate. Thor
detkingqotave saves hood
Bot Q unis va np sm pice it
Amaze seldom equates acta defects
Esimating quantities of cones rpa is
exec le ould ett
tndetlen on a emesureatut basis
‘ing an approximate Bf Q. The CRA'S
“The eB of should encompass lhe
Coamant shoul be apts o eogniing
Contractors
Contactos shouldbe selected on the basis
‘odontal, ours ck eon,
inappropriate forthe proj wil esl in
In ou opinion a inom pre-requisite fr
fe BBA sceredhain,
Materials
BRA approved materi ar considered
‘ssc by many prcfesiona indemnity
ennimneat o BBA aad QA. by he
Site supervision
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ace
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Caunol fe loving question
asthe survey and testing boon
cessive and hve
he specie’ quality
Hts therefore
been adequately pe:
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my ee an
Pinhole fe nsf oat
teow the comect DET and ofthe
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