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Streets for the 21st Century Workshop (February 2017) Presentations https://youtu.be/bbdXzFpEDX4

Corehard Limited have successfully achieved transition and renewal audits to achieve certification in ISO 9001:2015 which replaces the older standard relating to 2008 version. This will be updated and reflected in all management and laboratory procedures going forward.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cwms6L26o Short video on development and application of Pandascope system, facilitating high definition video of existing and constructed ground layers for rail and construction sectors.

A recent BBC news story quotes that a pothole cost a local authority in excess of £1.8 million pounds relating to a single claimant. Read the full story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-41523751  

Pre-coated chippings in HRA roads – SROH requirements There is now a considerable increase in interest around pre-coated chipping requirement for spread rate relating to street-works conformance. It usually arises from concerns raised as part of regular or statutory...

One of the primary issues relating to reinstatements in the Highway is compaction of bound and unbound materials. Many stakeholders apply use of Clegg Hammers to determine surface modulus and provide conversion to CBR% where required. It is good practice to apply such methods to...

Panda penetrometer being used to measure ground resistance below Chester City Walls to determine type and condition of underlying foundation and formation. This was able to provide information up to 5m below test site located at base of removed wall section about to be repaired...

  Seeing is believing…. It has always been an elusive concept to see what is immediately beneath our feet. As beings that generally inhabit the surface, we rarely consider what a valuable asset the underground offers us going forward into the future. It is no...

Corehard are currently undertaking independent auditing for clients in relation to compliance and conformance issues relating to streetworks and maintenance works in the highway. This has proven invaluable where results and findings are completely unbiased in relation to...

Over the past few months we have had many client enquiries relating to clarification on SMR materials. This is mainly driven by the fact that such materials can be used as a combined Binder/Sub-Base replacement in footway reinstatements as specified within current Specification...