In the Mix - November 2021

Hi

Since our last newsletter in September things have started to return to 'normal' but what exactly 'normal' means is a far cry from what we knew it as before the pandemic started. On a brighter note it is now nice to be able to schedule 'live' meetings and talk 'face-to-face' rather that on Zoom, or Teams.

At CRL there is a sense of normality with all our sites back up and running and new enquiries, tenders and projects starting to filter through. With our recent SDF awards (see below) we are busy recruiting more staff for all roles from site operatives, to office based admin staff.

In the last few years Community Support and Social Value have become buzz words in the construction industry. CRL has taken up the challenge and become actively involved in the communities in which we work helping restore school playgrounds, assisting with the 'Access to Swim Programme' and raising money for various worthwhile causes. 

CRL Awarded Six Scheme Delivery Frameworks (SDF's) by National Highways

After a rigorous tender selection process spanning more than eight months, Concrete Repairs Ltd (CRL) are proud to announce that we have been awarded six frameworks by National Highways (NH) for renewals work on England’s motorways and major A roads.
The Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) contracts straddle the Road Investments Strategies for periods 2 and 3 to enable a smooth transition between them.
CRL secured four SDF contracts for Lot 10 providing structural services and concrete repairs in Areas 1&2, 9, 10 and 12 with a projected investment of £70m over the next 5-6 years. CRL also secured two SDF contracts for Lot 11 providing cathodic protection services in Areas 7 & 9 with a projected investment of £52m over the same period.

CPD Technical Presentations

CRL have a wealth of expertise in asset management and the repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures and buildings. Why not get us in to present one of our technical presentations now that things are starting to open up again ... 
Our presentations range from basic concrete repairs to the cathodic protection of steel framed buildings. Whichever one you choose it is a great way to increase your knowledge on a particular subject, whilst at the same time accumulating those necessary CPD points! Please click on the link below to see what CPD presentations we have on offer and to book the one most suited for you. 
PS: We are now quite happy to present at your offices, or alternatively over Zoom, or Teams.

Isocyanates and Biological Monitoring

In recent years the EU, UK Government and industry have taken a ‘precautionary principle’ approach to isocyanates assuming them to be terribly dangerous until proven otherwise.
Isocyanates have gained a bad reputation for causing acute and chronic skin and respiratory disease. However, not all isocyanates are the same or pose the same level of risk. The level of risk depends on numerous factors such as the type and amount used, the frequency of use, the techniques employed and the conditions in which they are used. Isocyanates are used in materials commonly found in the construction (and motor) industry – they are often found in paints, coatings, glues, foam, insulation, fibres, etc. Not all isocyanates are the same.
Rather than defaulting to the use of PPE to protect people against Isocyanates, CRL’s Frances Banning and Nigel Roper decided to arrange biological monitoring at the HSE’s laboratory in Buxton (UK). Before, during and after resin injection works individual’s urine samples were taken and sent off for analysis. The results proved, that for resin injection, individual’s exposure was so low that it was undetectable.