5 Reasons To Use Precast Concrete There are defintiely more advantages for using precast concrete in construction projects, but we thought we’d start with our top 5 for you! 1 – Factory Controlled Quality Manufacturing precast elements off-site, in factory-controlled conditions, ensures the quality of the product remains constant throughout the manufacturing process. A precast... Read more »

Have Your Heard? Green Gas Industry Receives Vital Boost   Updates to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) With the Government reinstating higher rates for the RHI scheme recently, Anaerobic Digestion plant operators will now be able to claim a restored tariff of 5.6p per kWh of renewable heat generated for Tier 1 bio-methane (the first... Read more »

How to protect and store your grain throughout all four seasons Storing grain is a complex issue for many owners of agricultural buildings. Weather conditions can greatly affect the quality or lifespan of grain, and storing it in the wrong conditions can be detrimental to its quality, not to mention a farm’s profits, too. Creating... Read more »

How to save time and money when installing retaining walls Creating the right walling for a building project can be complex and most certainly requires a large degree of planning before materials can be bought and labour assigned. Retaining walls are designed to withhold earth, aggregate, grain and salt and are engineered to be able... Read more »

Precast concrete wall panels: the facts Ideal for various building and construction projects, many of our customers turn to precast concrete panels for retaining walls for a wide range of uses, including livestock walls, salt barns, grain stores, recycling yards and agricultural and industrial buildings. As well as having many benefits, including quick and easy... Read more »

How to use reinforcing schedules to strengthen concrete Here at JP Concrete, we’re often asked by builders of industrial, commercial and domestic building projects about using concrete to create temporary or permanent structures. Using concrete for a wide range of building projects is extremely popular because of its durability, cost effectiveness and easy installation.  Using... Read more »

How to create a durable bulk storage building Many farmers and landowners are faced with the challenge of how to manage storage effectively on site. They may also be particularly concerned about managing storage during the winter months as the cold and wet weather can make storing certain materials in the right conditions even more... Read more »

What’s the secret to efficient recycling and waste management? Waste and recycling storage is high up on the agenda of any building owner, whether the building is a domestic, agricultural or commercial property. Storing waste efficiently and in a safe way can be a challenge, particularly if you’re dealing with heavy volumes. When faced with... Read more »

Everything you need to know about concrete ballast blocks Concrete ballast blocks are a popular choice for our customers because they are not only incredibly cost effective, concrete ballast blocks also come in a range of weights and sizes designed to weigh down the most comprehensive of structures, such as scaffolding, fencing and hoarding. Often... Read more »

How cost effective are precast concrete panels? If you’re looking for a flexible and affordable way of creating temporary or permanent structures, precast concrete panels are always the number-one choice. Building costs can quickly escalate and most construction projects tend to have limited budgets. Concrete panels are easy to install which makes them an attractive... Read more »

Creating agricultural buildings that are built to last – A brief Guide Our customers regularly ask us about how they can construct a livestock building using concrete, or create structurally sound divisions within an existing farm building to increase its practicality. We stock a wide range of concrete products for agricultural applications, but our prestressed... Read more »

5 Things You Might Not Know About Concrete Allegro Blocks We’ve been manufacturing precast concrete blocks for many years now, and they’ve always been one of our most popular products. But in recent months, demand has started to grow even further and we’re producing more of these blocks than ever. It’s likely that the UK... Read more »