The traditional reliance on structural steel for remedial strengthening is increasingly being challenged by the superior performance and long-term...
Caroline LatusAugust 3, 2026
The pursuit of the lowest initial tender price is frequently the most expensive decision an asset manager can make when addressing structural...
Caroline LatusJune 29, 2026
Could a material with a 10:1 strength-to-weight ratio over steel be the key to breaking the costly cycle of repetitive infrastructure maintenance?...
Caroline LatusJune 23, 2026
Whilst the immediate impulse to address structural degradation often leans towards demolition, the most commercially and environmentally sound...
Caroline LatusJune 17, 2026
What if the most expensive material on a procurement list actually delivered the lowest total project cost? For many asset controllers facing the...
Caroline LatusJune 15, 2026
Carbon fibre can be up to ten times stronger than steel by weight, yet many asset controllers still default to traditional metal plates when...
Caroline LatusJune 13, 2026
The decision to decommission a structure due to material degradation is often a premature conclusion that overlooks the capabilities of modern...
Caroline LatusJune 12, 2026
The assumption that structural degradation or a change in occupancy necessitates the wholesale demolition of a concrete slab is an engineering...
Caroline LatusMay 29, 2026