What are the benefits of volumetric concrete for Manchester build projects?
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New Mix Concrete is a volumetric concrete supplier for the Manchester region. We work directly for domestic and commercial customers or as subcontractors on large builds.
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What is volumetric concrete?
For customers and contractors alike, volumetric concrete is a highly efficient, cost effective option for ordering and using concrete on a wide range of build projects.
Volumetric concrete is mixed on-site in a mobile concrete batching unit inside the cement mixer truck. The controlled, on-demand mixing process involves extracting cement, aggregates, water and admixtures from different compartments in the batching unit to produce the exact mix and strength of concrete required.
The amount of concrete being produced is recorded by a digital meter to ensure only the required amount of concrete is supplied.
Why use volumetric concrete on your Manchester project?
There are several reasons to use volumetric concrete on your Manchester project:
- Volumetric concrete is freshly made just before use, which maximises its quality and avoids the risk of setting in transit
- Only the amount of concrete needed is produced. This avoids over-ordering or shortages that need to be topped up by an additional delivery
- The mix of concrete can be adjusted on site to accommodate changing requirements or to provide different concrete mixes for each part of the project
On-site mixing: why volumetric delivery is more efficient
On-site mixing makes volumetric concrete delivery more efficient than plant mixed concrete:
- The customer or contractor doesn’t need to buy or rent concrete mixers or other equipment because the mixing is done for them
- There are significant labour savings in having the concrete mixed in a volumetric batching unit. Labour is not required for mixing or transferring the concrete from the mixer truck. At New Mix Concrete, we also wheelbarrow the concrete from the mixer directly to where it is needed at no additional cost
- Changes to the strength of concrete can be made on site, providing convenient flexibility
- Project flow is enhanced through on-demand concrete supply without delays incurred by additional concrete deliveries
- Volumetric concrete produces zero waste.
Cost savings and reduced waste with volumetric concrete
The cost savings and reduced waste with volumetric concrete offer significant benefits for Manchester projects.
- In producing zero waste, volumetric concrete customers only pay for what they use
- Extra delivery charges for additional loads, and fees for the disposal of waste, are also avoided
- Labour costs are minimised because the employment of operatives to mix, adjust or transfer the concrete is not required
- For projects with changing batch requirements, volumetric concrete is more cost effective
- The absence of leftover concrete on site avoids costly site cleanups
- Volumetric concrete is a sound environmental choice. Reduced waste and fewer transport trips reduce carbon emissions, and volumetric trucks use water more efficiently.
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New Mix – reliable ready mix concrete supplier
New Mix Concrete is your reliable ready mix concrete supplier for Manchester projects. With depots in Manchester and Stockport, we have Manchester and surrounding areas covered.
To discuss your volumetric concrete for Manchester projects, contact the team at New Mix Concrete.
