GPSJ Autumn 2024 ONLINE - Flipbook - Page 11
ROADS & HIGHWAYS
Reducing the Risk of Lane
Rental Charges
With new regulations holding
utility companies accountable
for roadwork delays, lane rental
schemes are becoming an
increasing 昀椀nancial burden.
The faster a contractor can get
a road reopened, the lower the
overall costs. SHIMPAC®’s rapid
installation process ensures that:
• Lanes are reopened
signi昀椀cantly faster than
traditional methods.
• Correctly installed SHIMPAC®
systems allow tra昀케c to return in
just 40 minutes.
• Worksites are cleared more
e昀케ciently, minimising
congestion and public
complaints.
Cost E昀케ciency Through
Speed and Simplicity
SHIMPAC®’s speed not only
prevents 昀椀nes but also delivers
huge cost savings across the
board.
SHIMPAC® System’s extensive
range of products are designed
to match all available commercial
ironwork, are engineered
for safety doing away with
cutting equipment and avoid
the necessity for heavy lifting
machinery, making installations
a one-man operation. Not only
do they reduce labour costs
and mortar curing times are cut
signi昀椀cantly – just 15 minutes for
fast-set mortar, rather than days
– but they also cut road closure
times further reducing risk to
employees and alleviating road
user frustration.
The SHIMPAC® system also
eliminates the need for repeat
site visits, reducing vehicle
movements and resource costs.
This, alongside showing as much
as or more than 60% total cost
savings over alternative ironwork
seating solutions.
By removing unnecessary
delays, SHIMPAC® ensures
projects remain within budget
while meeting the new
compliance standards that
demand e昀케ciency.
Durability: Eliminating the
Need for Costly Reworks
A fast installation is only part of
the equation – SHIMPAC® is also
engineered to last.
Unlike traditional systems
that can fail under extreme
tra昀케c loads, SHIMPAC® is
designed to withstand even the
most extreme pressures [tested
independently to F900 Class
ironwork standards and beyond].
Installed correctly SHIMPAC®
Systems ROADSHMS® take
the increasing pressures of
48-tonne HGVs in their stride,
keeping roads intact for decades
rather than years. This durability
eliminates the need for expensive
reworks or emergency repairs,
and allowing the contractor
to increase their productivity
handling more installations
quicker, further supporting
compliance with government
e昀케ciency targets.
Precision Engineering:
The Key to Long-Term
Performance
SHIMPAC®’s ROADSHIMS®
enable mm precision, ensuring
ironwork is perfectly level with
the road surface. This prevents
failures caused by movement,
eliminates water ingress, and
signi昀椀cantly extends the lifespan
of installations.
With SHIMPAC®, road
surfaces remain smooth,
potholes are prevented, and
contractors avoid repeat 昀椀nes for
substandard work.
GPSJ
Avoiding Fines: The
Smartest Choice for Utility
and Roadwork Contractors
With the government enforcing
stricter rules on roadwork delays,
choosing SHIMPAC® isn’t just
an e昀케ciency decision – it’s one of
昀椀nancial necessity. Contractors
using SHIMPAC® bene昀椀t from:
• Faster installations – 10-15
minutes per unit
• Roads reopened within 40
minutes
• Fewer lane rental fees and
overrun 昀椀nes
• Drastically reduced labour and
resource costs
• A durable system that
eliminates the need for repeat
repairs
For utility companies and
contractors facing increasing
scrutiny and 昀椀nancial penalties,
SHIMPAC® o昀昀ers the fastest,
most cost-e昀昀ective solution. With
unmatched speed, precision, and
durability, it’s the smart choice for
those who want to stay ahead of
the game.
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