Marlene Gray

GRP in Electrically Sensitive Environments   GRP grating, platforms, handrails, walkways and structures for substations, power stations, data centres and electrical infrastructure.   GRP is used across a wide range of electrically sensitive environments, including data centres, substations, power stations, electrical compounds and utility infrastructure. In these environments, access structures need to meet structural and

Data Centre Access Systems: Designing Platforms, Walkways & Rooftop Plant Access   Engineered access solutions for data centre environments   Data centre access systems need to do more than provide a route from A to B. Platforms, walkways, stairs, ladders and maintenance access need to work around critical plant, services, structural constraints and the practical

Relinea increases pension contributions to 8%   Relinea has announced a significant enhancement to its employee benefits package, increasing pension contributions to 8% for every member of staff. The announcement was made at our monthly Employee Ownership meeting, where Managing Director David confirmed that the company would be increasing its pension contribution for employees. The

Is GRP Really Sustainable? The Environmental Case for Glass Reinforced Plastic   Understanding the environmental benefits of GRP across its lifecycle   As construction and infrastructure projects increasingly focus on reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and improving whole-life performance, material selection has become an increasingly important part of sustainable design. But where does GRP (Glass

Moulded vs Pultruded GRP Grating: Which Should You Specify?   A practical guide for engineers, designers and specifiers   When specifying GRP grating, one of the first decisions an engineer or designer needs to make is whether to use moulded GRP grating or pultruded GRP grating. Both types of glass reinforced plastic grating offer significant

AMP8: 7 Access Challenges Engineers Need to Consider When Upgrading Wastewater Treatment Works   A Technical Guide for Engineers, Contractors and Project Teams   The UK water sector is entering a major period of investment, with significant upgrades planned across wastewater treatment works during AMP8. Government investment in phosphorus reduction and wider network improvements means

Designing Riser Void Protection for Higher-Risk Buildings   A Technical Guide to Permanent GRP Solutions for Architects, Structural Engineers & M&E Consultants   Riser voids are a critical consideration in the design and construction of higher-risk buildings. As regulatory requirements become more demanding and safety responsibilities increasingly need to be demonstrated and documented, riser protection

AMP8 GRP Access & Platform Design Guide   A practical engineering guide to specifying GRP access systems for water and wastewater infrastructure.   With AMP8 driving significant investment across the UK water and wastewater sector, access needs to be considered early in the design of treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and other infrastructure. Relinea has

How to Design a GRP Access Platform: From Site Survey to Installation   Designing an access platform for an industrial or commercial environment involves much more than selecting a suitable grating and structural profile. The platform needs to work with the existing site, provide safe and practical access, accommodate the required loads and environmental conditions,