Tough new regulations governing the repair of reinforced concrete are now in force in the UK and have been in effect for all forward projects for several months. The BS EN1504 standard has been adopted throughout Europe and this is the first time that a British Standard, detailing not only the performance criteria for the protection and repair of concrete structures but also guidelines to repair methodology, has been available for concrete refurbishment in this country.

Weber, a leading manufacturer of building materials for the facade, construction mortars, flooring systems and tile fixing markets, has received a UK CARES certificate for weber.cem duct grout, a special product used in post-tensioned bridge and floor construction. A properly grouted duct will protect tendons from corrosion by providing an alkaline environment around and between the tendons but challenges are created in the application procedures if there is inconsistency in flow and pumping pressure.

Clapham Park in Lambeth, South London is a residential area of more than 3000 homes in 50 multi-storey blocks, developed mainly by London County Council in the 1920s and later by the Greater London Council and Lambeth Council. In more recent times the Estate has been selected as a pilot scheme for the New Deal for Communities with multi-million pound investment planned by the London Borough of Lambeth.