Lorna Harding

Hot Weather  Hot weather accelerates the cement hydration reaction and increases the water demand and rate of slump loss of a given concrete mixture. As a result, it is often more difficult to properly adjust mixture proportions, deliver, place, consolidate, and finish concrete during hot weather. Cold Weather Concrete in cold weather is recommended to … Read more

The New Truck Arrives 28.2.22   The new truck arrives at SMC on the 28th February 2022 all sign written and prepared by  Sign and Poster Limited Shrewsbury. Thank you to Stephen Whitehead of Border Trucks once again for supplying us with an addition to the fleet. Pedro is seen pictured here on 28 th … Read more

Why was SMC chosen for this project ?   The project required a lightweight aggregate. Other ready-mix suppliers were prepared to source a light weight aggregate due to the fragility of the structure . However , SMC identified a recycled by product from Drax power station in Selby , Yorkshire and arranged delivery to their … Read more