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A demolition plan which will see buildings at the old Marriotts School site in Stevenage has been agreed

By Nick Gill Monday, March 25, 2013 7:01 AM

RESIDENTS surrounding an old school site can expect to see demolition vehicles passing through their neighbourhood after plans were finalised.

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Following preliminary works, building contractor Balfour Beatty can begin knocking down the old Marriotts School buildings off Telford Avenue, Stevenage, after a demolition plan was agreed by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) last week.

The plans, which include tackling asbestos within the buildings, will see demolition vehicles travel to the site via Newton Road off Chells Way, with access restricted between 10am and 4pm.

An agreement has also been reached which will see demolition vehicles held in a lay-by near the Sainsburys Coreys Mill supermarket if there is not sufficient space on the site when they arrive in Stevenage.

The demolition work and subsequent construction of a synthetic all-weather pitch and a 119-space car park is expected to be completed by early August.

Students moved to Marriotts Lonsdale School, which backs onto the old site and is accessed via Brittain Way, in January with the facilities expected to be ready for the start of term in September.

Chells county councillor Robin Parker queried a number of points prior to the demolition plan being approved.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 24, 2013

Carlson Carpet Cleaning, a popular Dallas carpet and upholstery cleaning company, announced today the formation of a new carpet and upholstery cleaning company. The new company, Prodigy Clean, will work in conjunction with Carlson Carpet Cleaning to provide services to the niche carpet cleaning markets in North Dallas. It will provide a unique service that will augment and not compete with its sister company.

Carlson Carpet Cleaning was first founded in 2001 with the purpose of providing natural carpet cleaning Dallas without the use of petrochemicals or solvents. They built a reputation of quality by providing exceptional services at reasonable prices with no hidden fees or charges. The company has primarily grown its business by earning repeat and referral customers.

In addition to carpet cleaning, Carlson Carpet Cleaning provides a number of other services. They clean ceramic tile, offer pet odor removal and can clean upholstered furniture. All of the cleaning services that they offer are designed to be natural and safe for for people and the environment. This is important because modern homes are sealed tightly to be efficient. Any contaminant that you introduce into the home, will remain there for a long time. By using natural cleaning products, your home will be safer and healthier.

The new carpet cleaning company, Prodigy Clean, is expected to open for business in early summer of 2013. The company will offer services in the North Dallas area but is expected to concentrate mainly on carpet cleaning in Frisco. The company will also offer carpet and upholstery cleaning services but will concentrate on providing a zero residue and fast drying product.There is a great demand for a company that can provide a thorough cleaning without the long dry times of steam cleaning and Prodigy Clean will fill this demand.

In addition to carpet cleaning, Prodigy Clean will also offer upholstery cleaning and pet odor removal services. The services, like the carpet cleaning, will be designed to leave no residue and to dry quickly. This will allow consumers to use their carpet or upholstery quickly and because there is no residue, they will stay clean much longer. Consumers will find that they are able to go much longer between cleanings and will therefore save money by using Prodigy Clean.

For more information on Prodigy Clean, consumers can visit the Prodigy Clean website or they may contact Carlson Carpet Cleaning at 972-922-7878.

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Infrasense was recently contracted to perform ground penetrating radar (GPR) and infrared thermography (IR) services on 17 bridge decks in Wisconsin's southwest region. These tests provide condition information for the reinforced concrete decks quickly and without the need for coring.

Arlington, MA (PRWEB) March 27, 2013

Since 2007, Infrasense has surveyed more than 300 bridge decks across Wisconsin using its multi-phase approach. After completing a quick and simple preliminary (Level 1) analysis, many are found to be in good condition and require no further analysis. Those found to have more significant deterioration levels are mapped in detail (Level 2), providing data to accurately plan, program, and budget maintenance and rehabilitation.

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) data is collected to estimate rebar depth and corrosion conditions. The GPR data is collected in a series of lines spaced 3 feet transversely across the width of the deck, with each line representing a cross sectional slice of the deck at a particular offset. Decks in good condition consist of strong and uniform radar reflections from the rebar. GPR data with weak and inconsistent reflections indicate rebar-level deterioration in the bridge deck.

The infrared data is collected in a series of passes across each deck, with each pass covering a deck width of between 12 and 15 feet. For a typical interstate deck with 2 lanes and left and right shoulders, the survey is carried out in four passes one in each lane and one in each shoulder. The survey produces a series of infrared images collected every foot of vehicle travel. During the survey, selected areas that appear delaminated in the IR image are manually sounded to confirm the presence of delamination. Because many of these decks have overlays, the reinforcing can be 4-5 inches from the surface, and sounding is not always capable of detecting delamination at this depth. For those locations where the delamination cannot be confirmed by sounding, testing is carried out using the Impact-Echo method. By analyzing wave frequencies through the concrete, the impact-echo equipment is capable of detecting delamination at any depth throughout the thickness of the deck.

Many agencies apply GPR and IR separately as tools for bridge deck assessment, or use only one preferred method. Each method has specific strengths and weaknesses, and Infrasense uses a combination of both to create a more effective bridge deck condition assessment. By combining IR and GPR surveys, the maximum amount of information can be obtained for the least cost. Decks with concrete overlays are common in Wisconsin, and illustrate how GPR and IR methods complement each other. Infrared surveys are effective in detecting overlay debonding, while GPR is effective in detecting rebar-level delamination. Combining GPR and IR methods becomes economical when applied with a two-level survey approach.

About Infrasense, Inc.

Since 1987, Infrasense, Inc. has applied the most current technologies to the most difficult challenges in subsurface scanning. Infrasenses engineers are able to nondestructively extract critical information from a diverse range of structures. The firm has conducted research to advance the field of subsurface detection, while also providing valuable information to clients across the country. Learn more about Infrasense, Inc. and its services at http://www.infrasense.com.

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WILMINGTON, Ohio, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --It's the time of year when homeowners start to consider outdoor improvements like decks, but research shows that homeowners may suffer from information overload, often confused or intimidated by product choices, costs and benefits. To help those customers make educated choices about composite products that best meet their needs, TimberTech, a leading manufacturer of alternative decking materials, has launched an interactive Q&A platform called "Straight Talk." The new tool can be accessed at TimberTech's newly redesigned website at TimberTech.com/StraightTalk.

Questions submitted to the Straight Talk forum will be answered by qualified experts and will candidly address such customer questions as product costs, composite benefits over wood, deck cleaning and care, the different types of decking materials available, and other common questions about composite products. Questions will be answered in a variety of ways including video, infographics, charts or text responses.

"There are a lot of misconceptions about composite products, including outdated information that does not reflect the current technology and materials available in decking today," said Carey Walley, vice president, marketing for TimberTech. "We wanted to find a way to help educate homeowners, contractors and dealers who are considering composite products by cutting through the clutter and providing straight answers to questions buyers may have. It is our desire that every customer is able to make an educated purchasing decision, whether they end up buying TimberTech or not."

The online Straight Talk forum ties directly in to the newly redesigned TimberTech website. The new site offers improved navigation making it easier for visitors to quickly find what they are looking for; a new organization of products allowing visitors to search by price, color or material; a handy product comparison chart to help visitors choose the product that has the features and benefits they desire for their project; and an enhanced, interactive color visualizer that allows consumers to mix and match color and styles of products.

"We understand that homeowners considering our products will likely turn to the Internet for information first," added Walley. "Our web enhancements are designed to provide visitors with information that will help them narrow down their product selections and then get in touch with one of our helpful contractor or dealer partners to start a dialogue on next steps."

Get straight answers to your deck questions on the Straight Talk forum at http://www.timbertech.com/StraightTalk and to learn more about TimberTech products, visit http://www.timbertech.com.

About TimberTech TimberTech is one of the world's top producers of high-performance decking, railing, fencing and lighting solutions. With a passion for outdoor living and a global reputation for quality and innovation, TimberTech delivers a wide range of low-maintenance, wood-alternative products in an unmatched selection of colors and styles all available through a network of more than 8,500 contractors and dealers worldwide. For more information, visit TimberTech.com or view product installation videos on the TimberTech YouTube channel. Stay up-to-date on TimberTech by following the company on Twitter (@TimberTech_deck) or Facebook (/TimberTech).

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Universal design and age in place e-book from One Week Bath offers expert advice on bathroom design for all ages and abilities.

Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2013

The e-book is free and available for download here.

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Matt created a unique niche in the construction market in 1999 when he developed the One Week Bath model. While the company does not focus solely on Universal Design and Age in Place construction, they've seen an increase in the number of people interested in these concepts. "We have helped hundreds of people by using Universal Design principles that make the simple everyday functions that most of us take for granted easy for all of our clients regardless of their circumstances," he explains. "Its a very fulfilling aspect of my job.

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