Concrete Tools News

  1. New Allen Ride-on Trowels

    New Allen Ride-on Trowels
    Speedcrete are proud to offer Allen Engineerings latest Ride-on power Trowels to the Uk market. As of todays date (03/08/2021) we are able to take pre-orders for these two impressive machines which offer many advantages. Concrete Professionals in the United Kingdom have been well acquainted with the superb performance that Allen Engineering ride-on trowels can offer. Please read below to...
  2. VAT increase 'could impact users of concreting tools in a negative way'

    VAT increase 'could impact users of concreting tools in a negative way'
    The increase in VAT from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent from January 2011 is likely to impact on professionals working with concreting tools in a negative way, based on comments from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).According to the FMB, the direct impact of the VAT rise on domestic renovations and maintenance work will be a two per...
  3. Having a ball with concreting tools on Bonfire Night

    Having a ball with concreting tools on Bonfire Night
    November 5th is Bonfire Night - and concreting tools could help to make sure that the evening's festivities go with a bang.Already in 2010 fire crews have had to deal with bonfires burning out of control.One crew from St Neots in Cambridgeshire was called out as early as October 30th to a bonfire lit on open ground on Hardwick Road...
  4. Concreting tools applied to more cement in Q2 2010

    Concreting tools applied to more cement in Q2 2010
    New figures for deliveries of cement in the second quarter of 2010 show concreting tools were put to work on a greater amount of the building material.In its latest official update, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) sees a sequential rise of almost a quarter (24 per cent) in deliveries of cementitious materials of all types.Almost three million...
  5. Concrete groovers 'an economical route to aesthetics'

    Concrete groovers 'an economical route to aesthetics'
    Concrete groovers can offer a simple way to make a driveway look aesthetically appealing in the autumn, says The Concrete Network.The information provider on all things relating to cementitious surfaces has published a guide to economical, mid-range and advanced techniques in overhauling existing driveways.Advanced methods involve hand finishes, staining, borders and intricate patterns, while mid-range approaches include engraving and two-colour...
  6. Public sector redundancies could go to work with concreting tools

    Public sector redundancies could go to work with concreting tools
    More people made redundant from the public sector could put concreting tools to work by getting a job with a small to medium-sized construction firm engaging on government contracts.Earlier this week, the Cabinet Office announced plans for a quarter of public sector contracts to go to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across all industry sectors, bolstered by a pledge to...
  7. Cost of concreting tools could be a concern for many

    Cost of concreting tools could be a concern for many
    The cost and availability of concreting tools could be two of the main concerns faced by builders at the moment.According to Rod Bennion, non-executive chairman of the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS), a representative organisation for procurement in the building, plumbing, timber, hardware and heating industries, stock and pricing levels are key factors in meeting customer demand at present.Speaking at...
  8. Concrete tools feature in Certificate of Achievement

    Concrete tools feature in Certificate of Achievement
    A one-year Certificate of Achievement created by the Concrete Society and University of Derby Corporate covers the process from quarrying to on-site preparation of cementitious materials using concrete tools.Richard England, chief executive officer of the Concrete Society, explains that many professionals have previously worked with concrete tools for some time without the opportunity of gaining a formal title."We realised that...
  9. Users of concreting tools 'deserve praise' for safety commitment

    Users of concreting tools 'deserve praise' for safety commitment
    Many members of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) may put particular effort into working safely with their concreting tools and plant hire on a day to day basis.Last week, those who exhibit the highest standards of health and safety were recognised at a ceremony hosted at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, located in London.Nigel Jackson, chief executive of the...
  10. Concreting tools could help homeowners reach DIY targets

    Concreting tools could help homeowners reach DIY targets
    Ambitious homeowners could find professional concreting tools help them to undertake the kinds of DIY projects they have previously been afraid to attempt.Build It editor Anna-Marie Desouza suggests that there is a balance to strike between the capabilities of the individual and the scale of project that they try to complete.For instance, she says that most people could probably pick...

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