Balfour Beatty has signed an exclusive partnership and licence agreement with US pre-cast construction specialist Dutchland to provide concrete tanks to the water and wastewater industry in the UK and Ireland.
Ireland-headquartered Shay Murtagh Precast will produce and install a range of Dutchland tanks on a framework agreement.
The circular, rectangular and elliptical pre-cast, post-tensioned concrete will be available to utility companies and other Tier 1 and 2 contractors - more than 1,000 tanks have already been successfully installed in the US.
Benefits compared to in-situ concrete pouring include a reduced construction schedule and guaranteed finish quality, together with fewer vehicle movements and operatives on site.
Terry Williams, head of technical services at Balfour Beatty – gas & water, said:
“The focus within the industry to look at offsite construction methods has given us the opportunity to develop this exciting new product offering. We looked closely at international suppliers of precast solutions and we’re delighted to be partnering with Dutchland Inc and Shay Murtagh Precast, both of which come with impressive portfolios of successful projects and strong safety performance.”
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