‘A Trio for Geo’ – Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s Plant Investment

Aarsleff is excited to announce the delivery of its new Klemm 909-3G Drilling Rig, along with a new Putzmeister P11 concrete pump, and a new CX 4/10 Colloidal Mixer. The addition of the equipment will further enhance Aarsleff’s ground engineering capability within the UK allowing it to seize opportunities and deliver a high standard performance for its clients across the country.

Vital to the performance of Aarsleff Ground Engineering and its comprehensive ground package offering, is its fleet of geotechnical and piling rigs.  Aarsleff’s Operations Director Jody Parkin says, “We are always looking at how we can renew and update our plant and have a good track record for trialling different machines, for successfully reducing the overall age of our fleet and for making the most of inter-company transfers”.

The 909-3G is one of Klemm’s flagship multi-purpose drilling rigs, featuring its fully remote-control operation and dual head drilling units. It is a compact and powerful drilling rig that is easily adaptable for a variety of tasks, including ground anchors, soil nails, drilling and grouting and SFA piles.

Aarsleff first became interested in purchasing a Klemm 909 rig at the Bauer Exhibition 2018 where its UK plant manager, Steve Wilkinson, was able to get a closer look. Steve commented,

“These types of drilling rigs have a wide range of capability and will certainly satisfy the boost in demand for our geotechnical services. We already utilise multiple Klemm drilling rigs in our fleet, and we are excited to now add the 909 (drilling rig) to our fleet.”

Jody Parkin also attended the exhibition, adding:

“We looked at various machines at the exhibition, including the larger bored piling rigs, but felt that the Klemm 909 suited us a lot more and was considerably more dexterous in terms of capacity, capability and disciplines”.

Along with the Klemm drilling rig, Aarsleff have also invested into a new concrete pump and a new concrete & grout mixer, which will be deployed alongside Aarsleff’s drilling rigs for grouting, soil nailing and ground anchor projects.

For more information about Aarsleff’s plant equipment, or to discuss a project that might benefit from these rigs specialist capabilities, please contact Aarsleff on 01636 611140 or email info@aarsleff.co.uk

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Resin Driveway Seaham

Recent Resin Driveway Seaham, Co. Durham

Resin driveway in Seaham, Co. Durham, this project involved us renewing the old driveway for a new resin driveway.

The overall project was 45m2 we use an aspen coloured border and platinum for the main driveway.

As you can see from the photos below the finished project looks great, a low maintenance option for the owners too.

Benefits of resin driveways 

Resin driveways are made from natural aggregates. In recent years they have become a lot more popular and are now available in a wide range of textures and colours which can contract with your adjacent surfaces.

In recent years we have seen public awareness grow for flood prevention especially with transforming front gardens into driveways. This factor has lead the resin driveway and paving market to grow at a considerable level over the past few years. Like a lot of things as the demand rises, we see companies carrying out workmanship with sub-standard installations. When a resin driveway is laid correctly this product can last for many years, therefore it is important you choose a company you can rely on to carry out the work.

Important factors regarding resin driveways

• The resin is a permeable substance – and allows the water to drain through the driveway.
• Creative look – not only does the resin look good it offers both a practical and sustainable, practical and versatile solution for your driveway.
• The weather – the resin does not soften during the warmer months or freeze during the winter. You don’t get any fading either in with strong sunlight.
• Longevity – the resin is a long lasting durable surface, although guarantees vary, when this product is installed correctly it can as long as 25 years.
• Maintenance – there is no weeding or loose stones to sweep up, all it requires is a regular brush and occasional power wash to keep it looking good.
• Water – It reduces standing water and the amount of surface water which runs off your drive.
• SuDs compliant
• No planning permission, in 2008 the rules for driveways changed, these stated that planning permission was not required for areas less than 5m2, or if the instance that the new surface was permeable.

Free quotation

Finally, if you would like a free quotation for a resin driveway, Please get in touch you will find all our details on the contact us page. 

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Specification awards now open for entries

Building contractors can now nominate their projects for the internationally recognised biennial GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards.

Organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the awards are designed to identify and reward excellence in the specification of architectural ironmongery.

Projects can be nominated for the following categories: residential; commercial and hospitality buildings; public health and education buildings; international projects outside the UK and Ireland and, new to the 2018/19 awards, best new product: design and innovation.

Architects, specifiers, building contractors, clients and their architectural ironmongery advisers and suppliers across the world can nominate projects from now until Friday 16 November 2018. The winners will be announced at a celebratory lunch in March 2019.

 

David Stacey, president of the GAI, says:

“The Specification Awards ceremony is one of the Guild’s most highly anticipated events. The calibre of entries is always incredibly high and shows architectural ironmongery at its best. The GAI is always proud to see its member companies involved in so many complex projects.

“These awards are unique because they reward the whole specification team, highlighting the importance of the professional partnership between architects and architectural ironmongers.”

For each category there will be a winner, second and third place. The judges will also decide on an overall ‘winner of winners’. At the 2017/18 Specification Awards, this accolade went to Kings Gate, a residential project by architectural ironmongers izé and architect Lynch Architects. A brochure featuring the 2017/18 winning projects can be downloaded from the GAI website.

There is no limit on the number of entries to the 2018/19 awards. The first entry from GAI or RIBA members is free of charge.

To nominate a project for the awards, go to: www.gai.org.uk/SpecAwards2019

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