The company can now test clay roofing tiles for frost resistance Testing will be carried out on a recently installed frost resistance test rig that has been specifically designed and built to meet the test method requirements of BS EN 539-2: 2013. Lucideon will also retain the previous test standard (BS EN 539-2:2006) for frost[…]

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme mandatory for organisations The government announced its plans for ESOS earlier this year, which is mandatory for organisations across the UK that meet the qualification criteria. The forum will provide information on the details of the scheme, with presentations given by Jo Scully, ESOS Project Manager at the Environment Agency, Michael[…]

Entitled ‘Lime in Mortars; Hydrated Lime – Benefits of the Use in Mortars,’ the publication provides a review of the scientific literature around the properties of using lime in application. Unveiled to the public at the 9th International Conference in Guimaraes, Portugal, the guide also evaluates existing information and highlights the durability and performance characteristics[…]

The product can be moved to the installed system to prevent the rig from being damaged or cracked during transportation.

The courses will give insight into sampling applications, best practice, required resources for implementation and tips for sampling data to benefit material sales.

The firm has recently invested £2.6 million into developing its services across the UK and the US in the construction, healthcare and power engineering sectors.

Approximately 64% of carbon emissions were a result of electricity used and fossil fuels burned during the production process, whilst the presence of naturally occurring organic carbon in clays, or the thermal decomposition of limestone, chalk and fossils accounted for a total of 31%.