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Real-World Examples of Palmix Concrete Solutions
At Palmix Concrete Limited, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality concrete solutions for a diverse range of projects. Our case studies showcase our expertise, highlighting successful applications of our concrete products and services across various industries. From residential driveways to commercial developments, our team has the experience and skill to meet your concrete needs. Explore our case studies to see how we’ve helped clients achieve their project goals with precision, reliability and excellence.
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FEATURED CASE STUDIES
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OUT OF HOURS - BRISTOL
Palmix were asked to provide ST4 concrete at 2 am one morning in September to a main road into Bristol. This road had an overnight closure to allow for a new traffic island to be installed at the same time as the road was being prepared for surfacing.
Arriving on site just before our agreed time we delivered 3.5m3 of ST4 semi dry concrete for the night team. 35 minutes on site including the time taken to wash out and we were on our way home.
BRISTOL AIRPORT
Thanks to the high quality of our concrete and our reliable service at the Wick St Lawrence project, the groundworks contractor asked if we could deliver ready mix concrete for a project at Bristol Airport.
As you can imagine, getting a lorry onto an airport runway involves a lengthy process and extensive paperwork. After submitting photos and completing various documents, we were granted airside clearance.
Upon arrival at the airport, the procedure is similar to going through security for a flight. We had to clear security, including having our passes checked, emptying our pockets, removing our boots and belts for X-ray, and going through a body scanner. Next, we met with the security team, who thoroughly searched the lorry for hidden compartments where contraband could be stored. Once cleared, we waited for our escort to guide us across the runway to the job site.
Once on site, the process was straightforward and no different from any other job. We offloaded 1.6m³ of C35 concrete with an S2 slump, followed by 2m³ of ST2 concrete with an S3 slump. Delivering two different strengths and slumps consecutively from the same lorry saved the on-site team time, reduced road miles, and minimized the carbon footprint. As always, there was no waste to handle.
After completing the delivery, the escort vehicle took us back to the gate, collected our passes, and we were on our way. Although this minimix concrete delivery took two hours due to the security procedures, the contractor was aware of the added time and had factored it into the project price.
CONCRETE - BURNHAM ON SEA
We were assigned a job at a beautiful seaside property in Burnham-on-Sea, which was being converted into rental apartments for the upcoming summer season. The construction team had removed a substandard floor and needed to pour a new concrete subfloor.
Upon arrival, the builders asked if we could pour the concrete through a window to avoid using wheelbarrows. Our chute was initially too wide for the available space, so we decided to remove the window. Once the window was out, we adjusted the auger height, attached the chutes, and began the pour. By taking extra time to set up at the start, we ensured a quick and efficient offload without the need for wheelbarrows, much to everyone’s satisfaction.
We poured 1.5m³ of C20 mini mix concrete through the window in under 10 minutes, equivalent to about 45 wheelbarrow loads that would have been manually transported through the building.
This project was ideal for our volumetric concrete lorry, allowing us to adjust the settings for a smoother pour. We slowed the belt feeding the mixing auger to ensure a steady flow, giving the crew inside ample time to place the concrete without getting overwhelmed. We were notified as they neared the required amount, which meant there was no waste at all.
The contractor gave us great feedback, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
MOT BAY - WINFORD
Palmix was recently selected as the preferred concrete supplier for a new MOT bay in Winford.
Our task was to supply C45 concrete over two separate visits to meet the requirements of the national installer. During the first visit, we delivered 7 cubic meters of concrete to form the sub-base of the ramp. On the second visit, we provided 3 cubic meters to fill around the shuttering.
During the initial visit, the project actually required 8.2 cubic meters of concrete, significantly more than originally ordered. At Palmix, we always carry a bit more material than requested to accommodate these situations.
Accurately estimating the amount of concrete needed can be challenging, especially when precise measurements are required. For this job, the sub-base needed to be at the exact height to ensure the ramp aligned with the finished floor. One of the key benefits of using a volumetric concrete delivery is the ability to start and stop production as needed. This flexibility allowed us to stop once the team had enough concrete, resulting in no waste and no additional costs for recycling or disposal.
With a flat and level sub-base established, the contractor could make a more accurate estimate for the second load. They ordered 3 cubic meters, and the ticket from the lorry’s computer showed exactly 2.96 cubic meters were used.
Why is Palmix Volumetric Concrete the Best Option?
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We carry more material than ordered, so you never run short.
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Our service offers flexibility, so precise estimates aren’t necessary.
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No extra costs for returning to the site for more concrete.
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The ability to start and stop production as needed.
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No waste to dispose of, reducing costs and environmental impact.
SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURE
This job was programmed for a Sunday in Langford BS40. The national infrastructure company we do a lot of work for had a road closure in place and needed Palmix to make a local concrete delivery out of normal working hours.
With our can-do attitude we arrived on site at the agreed time and offloaded 4m3 of ST2 semi dry concrete for the lads to lay their kerbs on. Instead of just dumping it in a heap and leaving we offloaded a small amount, moved a bit, offloaded a bit more, moved a bit….you get the idea.
This removed the need and extra cost of having a mini digger on site and also reduced the amount of manual handling involved.
As we worked with the team through this job it meant that they had just enough concrete to complete their works and didn’t have concrete to dispose of at the end of their works. Another win for Palmix Volumetric Concrete and a happy but wet bunch of lads.
SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURE
Working on a long-term contract for a National Infrastructure company Palmix Concrete supplied concrete for the road schemes in Failand, Brockley and Wrington BS40. Our punctual concrete delivery ensured that the contractor maintained progress and kept ahead of schedule.
With construction work of this size and nature it is inevitable that small delays crop up so using a local Volumetric Concrete delivery made perfect sense. If concrete had been ordered for a specific time and for whatever reason the site team weren’t quite ready, the concrete in the drum has a limited workable life span. Because we carry the materials in separate compartments, until we start mixing there is no concrete to go off.
Traditional Ready Mix Concrete or Mini Mix Concrete mixers are loaded at a batching plant and the concrete starts its curing process immediately. Depending on how far the batching plant is from the job site and the traffic conditions on route your concrete could be an hour or more old before it even gets to you. With Volumetric concrete the mixing process doesn’t start until you are ready.
The flexibility of Volumetric Concrete excelled again, from the same materials loaded on the lorry we were able to supply a semi dry ST2 and ST4 mix concrete for kerbs and S3 slump ST4 concrete for traffic light NAL Sockets. Over the course of the project, we provided over 100m3 of concrete in varying strengths and slumps and the feedback was amazing.
Volumetric Concrete is slightly more expensive than Ready mix or Minimix concrete but for that small extra cost per metre you get a fresh product, more offload time and no waste.
The Project Manager left this review… ‘’Great service and great product. Has reduced site wastage of concrete massively’’.
On one occasion we delivered 40m3 over two days and you could get all of the waste concrete in 1 wheel barrow, now that’s impressive.
