02 July 2015

UK diesel costs ranked highest in the world

Despite it making headlines that the UK’s petrol prices are back into the global ‘Top Ten’, many failed to recognise that Britain actually has the world’s most expensive diesel. Out of the 170 countries surveyed by Global Petrol Prices, the UK’s diesel prices were ranked the highest. Why? With long experience in the sector, The[…]

  • 02 July 2015

01 April 2015

Weather rig installed to enhance testing facilities

BM TRADA aims to improve its testing services with the installation of its new weather rig The new rig, which was supplied by K Schulten, has been installed to improve BM TRADA’s turnaround times and build on the capacity of its mechanical testing laboratory. It offers a test wall for testing doors, walls and windows[…]

  • 01 April 2015

23 March 2015

Asbestos in soils – clearing up the confusion

Dangers of asbestos buried in site grounds Asbestos is the most prevalent occupational disease risk to construction workers in the UK. Research by the Health and Safety Executive suggests that the mineral is responsible for more than two-thirds of cancer deaths within the industry. Although the dangers of airborne asbestos have been known and discussed[…]

  • 23 March 2015

02 February 2015

Lucideon launches wind loading and uplift testing service

Lucideon has added a wind loading and uplifting assessment to its list of existing testing services Using air controlled at different speeds, Lucideon’s new wind loading and uplift testing service enables products to be loaded under negative and positive pressures. The new indoor electrical fan system allows products to be tested to programmes such as[…]

  • 02 February 2015

27 November 2014

MIDAR technology and composite service developments

Lucideon is able to conduct searches on almost any material based subject, allowing companies to gather vital information on composite materials, processes, properties, applications and benefits. Composites play an integral part in the performance efficiency of many products and trying to establish if they could help to improve products can be time consuming and problematic.[…]

  • 27 November 2014

25 November 2014

‘Materials in Extreme Environments’ forum scheduled for December

The forum explores how environments can affect the behaviour of many materials Materials are often limited in their behaviour by the environment in which they are expected to operate or perform, with very high or low temperatures, high pressures, exposure to radiation, abrasive and corrosive conditions all having an impact on the performance abilities of[…]

  • 25 November 2014

20 November 2014

Life Sciences building forms a new landmark on Bristol skyline

In a speech to over 200 guests, staff and students, Sir David said: “We in Britain have been leaders in understanding the Life Sciences and you will be the leaders of tomorrow.   “Nothing could be more important in the area of scholarship than this. Understanding the natural sciences and the processes that brought us here[…]

  • 20 November 2014

03 November 2014

UKAS Accreditation for Frost Resistance Testing for Lucideon

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[…]

  • 03 November 2014

20 October 2014

Complying with ESOS breakfast forum taking place in Stoke

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[…]

  • 20 October 2014

22 September 2014

Lime in Mortars publication launched for the European Lime Association

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[…]

  • 22 September 2014