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Surfside EC4 Data Centre concrete slab works

Concrete Doesn’t Burn.
We Agree.

So why add fuel?

“Burn” is not just about the concrete For data centre designers, fire engineers and builders: the slab is non-combustible. Paints, epoxies and acrylics on top...

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Long concrete car park slabs with shaded areas and parked cars in a covered lot, showing even surface and expansion joints.

New Car Park Slabs Look Fine for Years. That’s the Problem.

The damage is invisible ... until it's expensive.

For architects, engineers and design managers: decisions made at design stage can materially influence how well a car park slab resists deterioration over its service...

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Is your concrete sealer adding fire load fuel to your data centre

Is Your Concrete Sealer Adding Fire Load Fuel to Your Data Centre?

The slab finish is a fire-load decision, not just a dust decision.

A new data hall is nearly ready. Cable trays are in, racks are arriving. At some point the concrete gets a final coat of sealer...

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Protecting Exposed Concrete Retail Floor Slabs

The floor is now the finish

Exposed concrete floors have become a signature look in retail. In shopping centres, flagship stores and showrooms, the slab is no longer hidden under vinyl...

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From pour to commissioning - data centre concrete and schedules

Data Centre Construction: Reducing Delays Starts at the Concrete Design Stage

The biggest delays in data centre projects often begin long before the delay itself becomes visible.

Data Centre Construction is Highly Time-sensitive Data centre projects are built around one critical objective: on-time commissioning. Every day lost can affect downstream trades, delay...

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Data centre concrete needs protection against fire and dust risks

Fire Risk: A Major Concern for Data Centres

A risk that demands respect

Data centre fires may be uncommon, but their potential impact is disproportionate. Data centres sit at the heart of modern business. They support everything from...

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Project Gemini Data Centre - data centre concrete challenges addressed with AQURON moisture protection

Data Centre Concrete Challenges: The Unseen Risks Builders Face

Concrete failures cause domino effects of failures in other areas.

Demand for data centres is exploding. Data centre concrete challenges are often overlooked until they become costly and disruptive problems on-site. The construction of data...

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Exposed concrete underfoot at the IBEX warehouse

Underfoot and Protected at IBEX Lighting Tauranga

Specific treatments for varied commercial requirements

Exposed concrete underfoot! The MARKHAM team cured and sealed the IBEX Lighting warehouse floor at Tauranga, NZ, with SLAB-TECT®, for increased durability and permanent anti-dusting....

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East Rockingham Waste to Energy Plant | MARKHAM Mining Projects

East Rockingham Waste-to-Energy Plant: Permanent Concrete Protection

A remarkable energy project

The Challenge at East Rockingham The East Rockingham Waste to Energy Plant is a state-of-the-art facility that was designed with durability and protection in mind....

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Silk Logistics warehouse in the Roe Logistics Park WA

Roe Highway Logistics Park: Sustainable Floor Sealing Solutions

Protect exposed concrete floors from day one

What is Roe Highway Logistics Park? The Roe Highway Logistics Park in Western Australia is a massive industrial complex that boasts a total area of...

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