Reduce the risk of failure in your public realm projects
Ultrascape are surprised to hear, all too often, that BS 7533 (the standard referring to the
design and construction of rigid paved areas) is still being ‘considered’ and not automatically
specified. Why is this? The risks and potential costs of using a non-compliant system are huge
and should be instrumental in ensuring BS 7533 is specified every time.
In order for a system to ‘actually’ be proven BS 7533 compliant, rather than just ‘manufactured
to meet’ or ‘manufactured in accordance with’, it must have undergone independent testing
using UKAS methods (as the Ultrascape mortar paving system has), which in general ensures the
following benefits:
Can be used to design and build schemes in excess of 1000 standard axles per day
Helps to protect professional indemnity insurance
Reduces costly failures and resulting personal injury claims
Trusted throughout the world
Tried and tested methods of construction
Removes the uncertainty of site batched mortars
Minimises potential workmanship issues
Ensures materials work in harmony
Most significantly, the British Standard promotes professional results that can give a
construction life in excess of 40 years. Overall, using a BS 7533 compliant system helps to
protect your professional indemnity insurance by reducing the risk of costly failures during
the life of the construction.
It is evident that using a compliant system is the one and only assurance against costly
repercussions. Do you need any further justification? Ultrascape offer a RIBA and RIAI
approved CPD covering an understanding of BS 7533 and its importance in projects
for the public realm, the cost of non-compliance, and rigid and flexible paving
constructions. It offers a much greater understanding of products, materials and
design possibilities that can ensure a successfully, and aesthetically pleasing
regeneration project.
For further information please contact Molly by
email [email protected] or on 01827 871871.
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40 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 14