Making life easier and safer with special access cover slabs

At Elite, we are always looking to make the lives of engineers, estimators, buyers and installers both safer and easier. We believe that bespoke access concrete cover slabs can significantly improve project safety and efficiency in the following ways:

Customised Designs Special access cover slabs are designed and manufactured to exact specifications, allowing for design flexibility:

• Custom sizes and shapes to suit project requirements and customer needs

• Multiple or extra-large access opening as needed

• Integration of special features like davits, rebates and surface boxes

This customisation eliminates the need for on-site casting and modifications, saving time, labour and increasing environmental and sustainability scoring factors.

Fast Installation With cover slabs being delivered ready to install and in-line with the site programmes.

• Manufactured offsite for quick and easy installation on-site

• No formwork or ready-mixed concrete required, reducing construction time and site personal benefiting from cleaner construction

• Simply installation allows for quicker installation

Studies have shown that precast concrete slabs manufactured offsite, can reduce construction time when compared to traditional methods.

Cost-Effectiveness With every penny counting, buying products that are made using modern methods of manufacture can:

• Reduce on-site waste, reducing waste taxation

• Service life of over 100 years, decreasing the need for future replacements

• Savings made on bedding and compaction costs, reducing the need for extra materials

Reduced labour costs Decreasing the need for site labour on-site can reduce the labour costs, and in turn the project costs

• Less on-site labour required for installation

• Fast assembly compared to cast-on-site methods

Quality With special access cover slabs being manufactured in a controlled environment ensuring consistent quality

• Made under quality-controlled factory conditions

• Comply with all provisions of British Standards but not covered within Standard

• Proven long-term strength and durability

• Resistant to impacts, abrasion and corrosion

This reduces the risk of errors or defects during manufacture that could cause delays to the site programme and completion date or damage or breakages on-site.

Sustainability and Environment The clients having to score on sustainability and environmental factors, using factory-made cover slabs can:

• Minimise air pollution as precast products are made off-site

• Reduces vehicle movements, which in turn reduces emissions and carbon

• Lessens the need for extra materials and wastage on-site

On some projects, clients can use the social value of manufacturers within the contract documents.

Versatility Special access cover slabs can be designed for various applications, including

• Heavy-duty use in airports and seaports

• Compliance with specific standards like National Highways, Network Rail, Environment Agency and Water Companies

This versatility allows for efficient use across different project types with compromising on performance.

Technical Support Using the experience and compliance of a precast drainage manufacturer allows stakeholders to use their expertise and knowledge

• AutoCAD drawings available

• Design advice offered

By offering bespoke, rapid installation, reduced labour costs and consistent quality, special access concrete cover slabs provide an ideal solution for a wide range of manhole and chamber applications that can significantly improve overall project efficiency and timelines.

To find out how we can help with your project needs please call 01952 588885 or visit www.eliteprecast.co.uk/drainage-products/large-diameter-cover-slabs