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<p>Storm123: Created page with &quot;Bike Week (30 May - 5 June): New infrastructure design will make roads safer for cyclists Dura Products unveils its Modern Combined Kerb and Drainage (CKD) Design which makes ro...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Bike Week (30 May - 5 June): New infrastructure design will make roads safer for cyclists<br /> <br /> Dura Products unveils its Modern Combined Kerb and Drainage (CKD) Design which makes road and pavement infrastructure safer for cyclists<br /> <br /> Ahead of Bike Week (30 May - 5 June), green construction innovators Dura Products has revealed a new combined kerb and drainage (CKD) infrastructure design to make cycling easier and safer in urban areas.<br /> <br /> Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, promotes the physical and mental health benefits of cycling, as well as the environmental advantages such as reduced greenhouse gases and air pollution. However, safety concerns continue to deter the increased use of bicycles, as cyclists are 15 times more likely to be killed on roads than drivers[[#_ftn1|[1]]]. If towns and cities are to become more sustainable and meet new Government targets, the roads of the future must better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.<br /> <br /> Safe cycle paths are difficult to deliver using typical road designs, leading Dura Products to develop its Modern CKD Design, which incorporates units of Duradrain into a multi-profile linear drainage system. The infrastructure enables designers to optimise levels and provide designated lane separation with variable kerb resistance for vehicle transitions with a shallow longitudinal rise and fall.<br /> <br /> Standard CKD design uses a HB2 kerb profile set at a height of either 125mm or 100mm, while Dura Products’ design of the future involves installing units in varied profiles. The 240mm deep unit can be set at standard crossing heights of 0,6 and 25mm, with additional options for 60/50mm kerb heights, providing a visual boundary and a point of resistance for accessing vehicles. Meanwhile, the shape, hydraulic efficiency and large drainable volume also mean long sections of CKD can be created with fewer outlets on low-fall or flat roadways. For low-risk sections without access, crossings or junctions, where cycle and vehicle traffic is one-directional, a simple line and/or designated colours can be used to mark the cycle route.<br /> <br /> Steve Bennett, Managing Director of Dura Products, commented: ‘The future of construction depends on innovation coupled with a modern approach. Our new CKD infrastructure design is an excellent example of this and has been successfully implemented on Histon Road in Cambridge, where it allows safer access to the city for environmentally friendly transport options. We aim to make societies healthier, more sustainable, and desirable places to live by increasing the number of cyclists on our roads, creating attractive streetscapes, and reducing traffic congestion and pollution.”<br /> <br /> Ends<br /> <br /> Follow on DuraKerb on Twitter: [http://www.twitter.com/DurakerbUK www.twitter.com/DurakerbUK]<br /> <br /> Notes to editors:<br /> <br /> For further information, please contact the Econpro press office on +44 (0) 20 7240 2444 or [mailto:econpro@stormcom.co.uk econpro@stormcom.co.uk]<br /> <br /> About Dura Products<br /> <br /> Dura Products is part of the Econpro Group, a specialist group of companies that transform waste and by-product into sustainable products and solutions. Dura Products manufactures lightweight recycled kerbs and systems that provide for a safer, greener, faster and easier solution to kerbing, and kerb-side/surface drainage. [http://www.durakerb.co.uk www.durakerb.co.uk]<br /> <br /> -----<br /> [[#_ftnref1|[1]]] [https://road.cc/content/news/231066-cyclists-are-15-times-more-likely-be-killed-road-drivers#:~:text=18-,Cyclists%20are%2015%20times%20more%20likely%20to%20be%20killed%20on,to%20the%20government's%20new%20figures.&amp;amp;text=In%20terms%20of%20casualty%20rates,billion%20miles%20for%20car%20drivers https://road.cc/content/news/231066-cyclists-are-15-times-more-likely-be-killed-road-drivers#:~:text=18-,Cyclists%20are%2015%20times%20more%20likely%20to%20be%20killed%20on,to%20the%20government's%20new%20figures.&amp;amp;text=In%20terms%20of%20casualty%20rates,billion%20miles%20for%20car%20drivers].</div>

Storm123 https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Hire,_reclaim_and_reuse_scheme_combats_construction_waste 2021-05-19T13:34:53Z

<p>Storm123: Created page with &quot;Groundbreaking Hire, Reclaim and Reuse Scheme to Combat Construction Waste Dura Products launches new scheme to reduce waste and encourage material reuse Sustainable constructi...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Groundbreaking Hire, Reclaim and Reuse Scheme to Combat Construction Waste<br /> <br /> Dura Products launches new scheme to reduce waste and encourage material reuse<br /> <br /> Sustainable construction innovators, Dura Products, have today announced the launch of a new scheme to combat construction and demolition waste (CDW), of which the UK generates over 60 million tonnes per year[[#_ftn1|[1]]]. Its groundbreaking Hire, Reclaim and Reuse initiative enables its recycled plastic kerbing and drainage solutions to be rented for a fixed length of time before being reclaimed and used again on future projects.<br /> <br /> Dura Products have been manufacturing sustainable road kerbs since 2003, and have always prioritised the green credentials of its sourcing, manufacturing and installation. However, 32% of waste sent to landfill comes from the demolition of buildings[[#_ftn2|[2]]], and so to tackle this, the company has extended its focus to the recyclability of its solutions.<br /> <br /> This spurred Dura Products to launch its Hire, Reclaim and Reuse scheme, which allows contractors to rent and use its products for a fixed length of time before being reclaimed and used again on future projects. It aims to keep polymer waste in use for as long as possible to create a multiple recycling loop system that has a compounding positive effect on the environment. The scheme will be essential for short-term construction projects as it will provide an eco-friendly solution to the inevitable waste produced by the demolition of temporary infrastructures. Instead of discarding the materials, every Dura Product unit will be recovered and re-used.<br /> <br /> Steve Bennett, Managing Director of Dura Products, commented: ‘We’re incredibly excited to launch this first of its kind initiative! The scheme will be adopted within our environmental policy, developing over time with each and every uptake. In order to propel the construction industry towards a more sustainable future, we must be eco-conscious at every stage of development to ensure we get the maximum life out of the resources we use. The solutions we provide fit this criterion, and our new scheme, aimed at extending product life ever further, is the next logical step for us to take.’<br /> <br /> Ends<br /> <br /> Follow on DuraKerb on Twitter: [http://www.twitter.com/DurakerbUK www.twitter.com/DurakerbUK]<br /> <br /> Notes to editors:<br /> <br /> For further information, please contact the Econpro press office on +44 (0) 20 7240 2444 or [mailto:econpro@stormcom.co.uk econpro@stormcom.co.uk]<br /> <br /> About Dura Products<br /> <br /> Dura Products is part of the Econpro Group, a specialist group of companies that transform waste and by-product into sustainable products and solutions. Dura Products manufactures lightweight recycled kerbs and systems that provide for a safer, greener, faster and easier solution to kerbing, and kerb-side/surface drainage. [http://www.durakerb.co.uk www.durakerb.co.uk]<br /> <br /> -----<br /> [[#_ftnref1|[1]]] [https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/disposing-of-construction-waste/ https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/disposing-of-construction-waste/]<br /> <br /> [[#_ftnref2|[2]]] [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_waste_disposal https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_waste_disposal]</div>

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