Waterproofing Is No Longer Secondary Gone are the days when waterproofing was treated as an afterthought. With the Building Safety Act in full swing, accountability is tighter,...
Time Is Money on Site. So Why Are You Still Waiting Days for Answers? In structural waterproofing, even a "quick question" left unanswered can lead to:
Quick Take: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has just moved from the HSE to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). New leadership is now driven by...
High-rise residential is slowing. Commercial schemes in London are saturated. And The Building Safety Act? It's adding layers of complexity few contractors are eager to tackle.
If you're a groundworker managing a live site today, you're likely juggling three things at once: Tight deadlines. Complex detailing. And a big red target on your back when it...
When specifying Hydrocrete, Premcrete's high-performance waterproof concrete additive, we require formal sign-off on your proposed mix design - even if it's already been developed...
When it comes to structural foundations in the UK, the type of concrete slab selected isn't just a structural decision - it has direct impact on how waterproofing is designed,...
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has just published new guidance that’s already making waves across the industry.
In today's regulatory landscape, one word rings louder than ever: competence.
The Myth of Naturally Waterproof Concrete It's easy to assume that concrete is waterproof, especially when designed to restrict crack widths to 0.2 mm. While BS 8102:2022...
Navigating the cost of waterproofing and gas protection can be a minefield. From over-specification to poor buildability, we've seen how easily costs spiral when waterproofing and...
They’ve called in the experts – and not a moment too soon.
Know the difference, avoid duplication, and make the right call for your site. Many below-ground construction projects require either waterproofing, gas protection—or both....
Avoiding costly failures starts with choosing the right system... and understanding its true cost. Basements are among the most vulnerable parts of any structure when it comes to...
When designing substructures on contaminated ground—particularly sites with elevated hydrocarbon levels such as petrol, diesel, or solvents—there’s a critical decision to be made...