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Health & Safety
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Technical Guidance
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Introduction
BRMCA is an association of member companies dedicated to representing
the interests of British ready-mix concrete producers to Government,
technical/industry bodies, the general public and other key audiences.
The association leads the way in improving innovation, product
development and client/contractor liaison in the concrete industry.
BRMCA focuses on a wide range of topics, such as sustainability,
technical and environmental issues, health and safety, industry
legislation and government policy, as well as promotion of building
systems using ready mix concrete.
BRMCA operates through Task Groups, made up of members and specialists
who study specific issues; seminars and workshops, to help disseminate
information and encourage discussion; and the publication of best
practice guides and key information.
BRMCA is part of the Mineral Products Association, the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete,
lime, mortar and silica sand industries.
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Latest News
To submit an entry for the BRMCA 'Excellence in Customer Service Award' 2010, click here.
BRMCA published its news magazine on 8 October which contains key industry information. Read the magazine here.
Three cost model studies examining ready-mix concrete design options versus steel and precast have been published by BRMCA.
- Commercial Buildings - In-situ reinforced concrete is 5.1% cheaper than the equivalent steel option in terms of overall construction costs
- Hospital Buildings - Post-tensioned in-situ concrete is 7.2% cheaper than the equivalent steel option in terms of overall construction costs
- School Buildings - Post-tensioned in-situ concrete is 6.8% cheaper than the equivalent steel option in terms of overall construction costs
Read more here.
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BRMCA Gillingham House, 38-44 Gillingham Street,
London SW1V 1HU,
Email: brmca@mineralproducts.org
Tel: +44 (0) 1132 538 208 |
