In The Press

In the press

Llyn y Fan Fach Reservoir (2024)

Water Projects Online

Cordek chosen as supplier of Bespoke Formwork on the refurbishment of Llyn y Fan Fach Reservoir.

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From The Ground Up

Housebuilder

Groundworks needs of housebuilders – tackling climate change and satisfying upcoming regulations. 

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Bridging the gap

Network Rail

Polystyrene platforms bridge the gap during Piccadilly roof repairs

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Ride The Concrete Wave

Concrete Magazine

F51, the world’s first multi-storey skate park, featuring the only suspended concrete bowl in the world.

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Lightening The Load

The use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) as a structural fill material for transport and infrastructure projects.

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Keeping a Stiff Upper Rib

Concrete Magazine

The benefits of including ribbed slabs within a concrete frame design.

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Bespoke Formwork - using five-axis cutting technology

Concrete Magazine

Achieving complex concrete features, finishes and shapes using five-axis technology.

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Ely Southern Bypass, Cambridgeshire

Construct Yearbook

Cordek provided a bespoke formwork solution for the construction of complex geometric details of the viaduct’s supporting piers.

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Royal College of Pathologists, London

Construct Yearbook

Cordek devises a formwork system with bespoke trough moulds to allow the construction of ribbed concrete floors.

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Farringdon Station Escalator Shaft 2, London

CONSTRUCT Yearbook

Cordek provided a formwork solution to enable the main contractor to cast the 'knuckle' intersection between the escalator shaft and the levels above and below.

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Stair Core, Battersea Power Station, London

CONSTRUCT Yearbook

Cordek propose a re-useable formwork solution to pre-cast the two spiral staircases within Phase One’s residential block, Circus West.

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Guidance on BS 8485

Building Engineer

Redevelopment of Brownfield sites has led to an increased need for Ground Gas Protection – Cordek provides a summary of updated guidance BS 8485: The code of practice for the design of protective measures for methane and carbon dioxide ground gases for new buildings.

https://www.cbuilde.com/resources/building-engineer-journal/

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Crossrail’s Tottenham Court Road Station, London

CONSTRUCT Yearbook

Cordek helps to solve challenging formwork issue at Crossrail's Tottenham Court Road.

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Baltimore Tower, London

CONSTRUCT Yearbook

Cordek designed a quick formwork fix for Canary Wharf’s Baltimore Tower.

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2012 London Olympics Diving Boards

Concrete Magazine

Cordek describes the planning, design, forming and construction of the iconic Dive Platforms at the London Aquatics Centre.

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Spencer Dock Bridge, Dublin

Concrete Engineering International

Cordek helps to create the curves for Dublin’s distinctive Spencer Dock Bridge.

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The Dream, St Helens

Concrete Engineering International

Cordek’s expertise helped to make a Dream become a reality when working on this highly prestigious piece of art in St Helens.

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Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Concrete Engineering International

See how Cordek helped create The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, a stunning piece of architecture on the West Coast of Ireland.

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