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17 May 2013

• The easy route to the best fuel card

  There is an easy way for businesses to find the best fuel card deal from the many available in the UK, according to The Fuelcard People. James Richmond, general manager, advises firms to ask one question above all others. “Just ask any potential fuel card supplier on which brands they offer discounts,” he said. “Unless they include all of BP, Esso, Shell, Texaco, Diesel Direct (Keyfuels) and UK Fuels, the incomplete market coverage will mean that you are not guaranteed the best possible deal.”

• Winning Performance Secures Ultracrete’s Place in the London Marathon

  Ultracrete’s HAPAS approved manhole reinstatement system has been used to install 13 coverTEC® composite access covers along a section of the London Marathon route.

• Asphalt Preservation treatment could help fix ‘crumbling roads crisis’

  The latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) Survey reports that there is a crumbling road crisis as the number of potholes appearing on the UK’s road infrastructure continues to escalate. It highlights that the volume of potholes repaired over the last 12 months has risen to over 2 million, that’s an increase of 29% compared to the previous year.

• Reduce the risk of failure in your public realm projects

  Ultrascape are surprised to hear, all too often, that BS 7533 (the standard referring to the design and construction of rigid paved areas) is still being ‘considered’ and not automatically specified. Why is this? The risks and potential costs of using a non-compliant system are huge and should be instrumental in ensuring BS 7533 is specified every time. Nick Rudham, Ultrascape Brand Manager, reviews the benefits of BS 7533 compliant mortar paving systems.

• University flats ‘wow’ thanks to Ultra Tile

  Ceramica Fix Ltd. have used popular Ultra Tile products to create the ‘wow’ factor in student accommodation at two of Leicester’s impressive university campuses.

• Prime Every Time!

  Here at Ultra Floor we believe priming is an essential part of the flooring installation process as it helps to dramatically reduce the risk of failure.

• University of Arts London – Student Accommodation at Camberwell Campus

  South House - one of four properties converted into student accommodation

• RoSPA Judges present Instarmac with the rare Gold Award

  An independent adjudication panel at RoSPA has confirmed that Instarmac has received the highly sought-after GOLD AWARD.

• Curtain Collaboration at Drapers Gardens

  Air curtain specialist, JS Air Curtains, and entrance specialist, Blue Chyp, have recently supplied and installed four revolving door air curtains at Drapers Garden office complex in the City of London.

• Ultra Tile’s FineJoint grout provides exceptional finish

  Ultra Tile FineJoint grout continues to boast great workability. Tiling contractors nationwide trust this fine formulation for an exceptional finish.