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Concrete kerbing and slipform barriers are commonly required in many commercial and industrial projects. This article takes a look at some of the most popular forms of kerbing and slipform, and it provides details on how you can find the best construction specialists for your needs.

Extruded Concrete Kerbing

A kerb is a type of raised edge which is commonly used as a pedestrian pavement when it is positioned next to a road. Concrete kerbing is used in a variety of commercial construction projects. Each country will have its own laws and regulations regarding the use of concrete kerbing, including the size and height that it needs to be built at. Gutters and drainage systems can also be built next to the kerbing, to ensure that water will flow away easily. There are over 200 different types of concrete kerbing available on the market; a specialist will be able to advise you on what type is most suited to your project.

Slipform

Slipforming is a process which involves pouring concrete into a form to make a set structure, such as a wall, bridge, dam or tower. Two popular types of slipform include concrete barriers, and slot drains.

Slipform concrete barriers are extremely durable and hardwearing. They can be built in a huge range of shapes and sizes, and they can also be custom made to suit your requirements. Concrete barriers may be reinforced using either steel cables or a re-bar cage. Freeway lighting can also be incorporated into the slipform concrete barriers if it is required.

Slipform slot drains are designed to combine the surface collection system with a carrier pipe. The drainage system will then be able to effectively carry any waste water away from the surrounding surfaces. Slot drains are commonly used on freeways and highways, parking lots, airports, sporting venues, and on commercial or industrial pavements. The slots are designed to be 2cm to 5cm in width, as this will prevent rubbish from collecting within the drainage system.

Where to Find Concrete Kerbing and Slipform Specilists

The best place to find concrete kerbing and slipform specialists is online. You can open up your favourite search engine and type in ‘concrete kerbing specialists’ along with the town, city or country that you live in. All major companies will have a website which details their company profile, the services that they offer, and their contact details. You can browse through some of the top result listings until you find a company that provides what you need. Always pick an established and reputable company to ensure that you will be receiving a high quality service.

The specialists will typically send a site manager to your location prior to the work commencing. The site manager will be able to advise you on the type of concrete kerbing or slipform that you need, and what other work is required to successfully complete the project. Be sure to ask the site manager plenty of questions, including what qualifications the workers hold, what insurance is provided, and how long the project is likely to take to complete.

Part 2 of our Social Media Recruiting Series. (Part 1 is Recruiting on LinkedIn) If you’re not familiar with Twitter, it can be a confusing platform that seems irrelevant to the staffing and recruiting industry. But in reality, Twitter is an excellent tool for keeping you and your company top of mind and presenting you as a tech-savvy expert in your field. The temptation for many when first joining twitter is to follow as many people as possible in hopes that they’ll follow back. The problem is that, first, many won’t follow back and your ratio of following to followers will look negative, and second, while growing your network is important, the quality of that network is more important. In other words, how is a few hundred irrelevant followers going to help you grow your business and make more money? Here’s a quick guide to recruiting effectively on Twitter.

Write a friendly, descriptive bio in as few characters as possible. Upload a photo; either your friendly looking face or your company logo. Get rid of that default Twitter Egg as soon as possible.
Post a small handful of tweets each day. Avoid talking too much about yourself or your company. Instead, post links to interesting articles or blogs, industry updates, questions, words of advice and tips.
You can post the occasional job you’re recruiting for, but don’t make it all about you. Remember, you’re trying to provide value and stay top of mind. Social media in general is about building relationships, not selling.
Slowly but surely search and follow people in the industry you’re recruiting for. Occasionally re-tweet or mention them if they post something interesting or ask a question. The more personal and proactive approach on you take on Twitter, the bigger (and better) your network will be.
Follow companies, their career accounts, hiring managers and decision makers for job leads. Many companies choose not to advertise on the job boards at all, turning first to social media to advertise jobs for free.
Although – due to the nature of the network – it is more difficult to directly recruit people from Twitter (especially compared to LinkedIn), it is a valuable tool in building a company image. It helps you stay top of mind in followers who may down the line become candidates or know people who are job-seeking or hiring. It also will lead more visitors to your website, as well as help existing clients and candidates stay updated on your company.