CPD: Factory Tour of Prestressed and Precast Concrete Manufacturing Facility

Milbank Concrete Products Ltd

This tour is tailored for architects, engineers and other construction professionals, to give them an understanding of the difference between prestressed and reinforced precast concrete products. Attendees will see the various production stages, for both prestressed flooring units, hollowcore slabs and beams for beam and block flooring, and reinforced concrete units, stairs and landings. The tour is scheduled from 11am-2pm and includes lunch. The factory is located at Earls Colne Business Park, 14 miles west of Colchester. There is a maximum of 6 guests per tour and visitors are encouraged to bring their own PPE, boots and hard hat. The tour comprises presentations and videos and a tour of both the prestressed and precast factories. It will help you to understand the following topics: - Understand the range of precast concrete products available - Understand the theory of prestressed concrete and the difference between prestressed and reinforced concrete - Understand the manufacturing processes for prestressed concrete flooring units and precast reinforced concrete stairs and landings - Understand sequential product loading