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SPN DEC 2010 ConcretePools
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STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY Specialist concrete construction company Contech UK are totally dedicated to sprayed concrete technology. Their expert services are used in anything from bridge strengthening, sea defences and of course, concrete pool shells. Contech UK have a huge experience in the construction of sprayed concrete swimming pool shells installing on average 100 shells a year for many of the UK’s leading swimming pool installation companies and leisure organisations, including local authorities. The company retains a team of 26 fully qualified installers and run four trailer pumps.
“We do not work with end users and are dedicated to supplying a specialist service to the pool trade and related businesses,” said Contech’s Chris Benson. “By working this way we can guarantee that we offer a completely focused service and ensure our trade customers receive a personal and professional approach on each and every job.”
Contech UK’s focus is on operating the business with due regard for health, safety, the environment and supplying a quality service to their clients with notable results in all areas. Chris again: “We continually seek to improve the quality of all our operations, are registered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CIBT) and take every opportunity to improve employee training through the board’s available schemes.” All Contech pool shells come with a full set of structural calculations that are prepared by an in- house design and structural engineering team. There’s is a 10 year guarantee and all shells are
constructed to BS8007 standards for water retaining structures. The shells can be constructed in as little as five days.
Contech are skilled in the engineering of every type of pool shell including deck level and infinity edge. Cave and other types of cover pits, pool shells on piles and are also comfortable in undertaking any complicated feature the client may specify.
A CONCRETE INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AND POOLS
Premier Gunite Company Ltd is the longest established sprayed concrete contractor in the UK pool industry today. They are able to offer a wealth of knowledge and experience that is second to none. All Premier Gunite structures are designed and installed in accordance with the relevant standards, and all of their clients benefit from expertise gained in the civil engineering sector. Their investment in personnel and training is recognised with the ‘Investors in People’ accreditation. Premier Gunite supports their product with Professional Indemnity insurance, and ensures every project is fully resourced, so that it is completed on time and in accordance with the client’s wishes. All Premier Gunite concrete structures are extremely durable and will withstand the test of time as proven by the fact that they have swimming pools still in use that were constructed over 30 years ago.
Shotcrete has many advantages, particularly where a free form design is required. Premier Gunite allows for application in even the most
awkward of spaces and for the most complex of shapes. Premier Gunite MD Brian Andrews explains: “In terms of ecological construction, it provides a fast, efficient and durable method for creating a variety of structures that are extremely cost effective. It reduces wastage, water use and requires less formwork to be put in place thus reducing building materials, and the raw material used to create the concrete mix are readily available in the UK thus negating the need to import materials from abroad and so reducing travel miles. More specifically it is ideal for structures requiring a waterproof nature and complex shapes such as swimming pools.” Premier Gunite works throughout the UK and Ireland with a vast range of projects from pools and spas, skate parks, sea lion enclosures, eco houses and motorway tunnels. Pool projects range from private pools to commercial projects such as Alton Towers Splash Landings pool complex. Brian again: “Recently, a client wanted a pool with a moving floor that was in excess of 3 metres deep. Our knowledge and expertise in pool design enabled us to create a structure that would hold the floor securely, without compromising the client’s brief.”
Premier Gunite has over 30 years experience in Shotcrete, and have invested heavily in both training and product development ensuring that every member of their project team is a CSCS cardholder. Due to their work on major engineering projects Premier Gunite are very well versed in quality control processes ensuring that the whole team delivers excellence, whatever the project.
From Start to Finish with Premier Gunite
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