15 Nov 2021 11:30
Precast Week is back for 2021. After the success of our Precast Week 2020 online webinar series, it is returning for 2021. This year we are structuring the webinar programme around topics in the soon to be published UK Edition of The Little Green Book of Concrete.
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27 Mar 2017
Huge thanks to Forterra Building Products for hosting our latest SHAD. Delegates participated at all six learning stations: risk perception, safe manual handling, dust, drugs and alcohol testing in the workplace, noise and vibration, and cancer awareness.
14 Mar 2017
The British Precast Concrete Federation (BPCF) in conjunction with the Precast Flooring Federation (PFF) is pleased to announce the publication of a third party verified BS EN15804 compliant generic hollowcore flooring EPD.
24 Feb 2017
It is with deep regret that we have to announce the sudden passing of Andrew Dix. Andy was both President of British Precast from 2012 – 2016 and Chairman of the Precast Flooring Federation until May last year.
25 Nov 2016
Our second SHAD (Safety and Health Awareness Day) of the year took place on 24th November at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull. The event was a huge success, with over 70 delegates from over 30 companies in attendance. Members travelled from as far afield as Ireland and Cornwall to take part in the day.
18 Nov 2016
It is with sadness that we advise of the death of Howard Taylor: a champion for our industry for decades. His commitment continued for many years into his “retirement” with active involvement in codes and standards work, education activity and his own consultancy endeavours. For example, he was chairman of BSI Committee B/524 Head Code Precast Concrete Products, and his final meeting was due to be on December 6th.
18 Nov 2016
British Precast is delighted to present AHMM with the 2016 Creativity in Concrete Award, in recognition of its inspiring and innovative architectural concrete design work.
18 Oct 2016
Meeting Building Regulations is not enough to minimise fire risk. Regulations do not cover property safety nor construction stage. Construction stage fire safety is the remit of the HSE.
The HSE say: “All those making design and procurement decisions that significantly affect fire risk should consider and reduce the risk and consequences of fire during the construction phase through DESIGN.” (HSE emphasis).
To do this, choose non combustible materials: choose precast and masonry. Read more.
11 Oct 2016
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), who regularly work in partnership with British Precast, is thrilled to share the news of a recent feature film release ‘In Pursuit of Silence’.
27 Jul 2016
With recent investment at its Nottinghamshire plant, our Full Member ABM Precast Solutions has increased its prestressed beam range, to include U & W beams.
08 Jul 2016
Our Annual Dinner took place on the 7 July 2016 at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester. The event, supported by CEMEX included entertainment and the presentation of our prestigious Best Practice Awards.