Article 5

‘Quality in ready-mixed concrete’

- The vast majority of concrete produced in the UK is now ready-mixed. It is convenient, economical and fast. The reliability of ready mixed concrete is very important to productivity. Assurance in quality can not be given or legally documented by the providing concrete manufacturer creating disputes over consistency.

- In the UK an independent third-party called the Quality Scheme for Ready Mixed Concrete (QSRMC) was developed to regulate and monitor the production of ready mixed concrete.

- This means rigorous production criteria and meticulous assessment procedures by a body of clients, specifiers, purchasers and ready mixed concrete producers.

- Representatives of the board include; civil engineers, structural engineers, the concrete society, the national build council, consulting engineers and contractors.

- Compliance with the QSRMC means lower costs by reducing risks and getting concrete right the first time.