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LEADING THE PRECAST INDUSTRY SINCE 1919

PRECAST
STAIRS AND LANDINGS
 CONTENTS

This Bison precast concrete stairs and landings document is a comprehensive

product and technical guide designed for Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers,
Specifiers and Contractors.
INTRODUCTION
PAGES 1 - 5
It provides a range of products and solutions to choose from and is supported by
technical details, specifications and design guidelines/considerations. PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS
PAGES 6 - 7 01

PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS DETAILS

PAGES 8 - 17 02

BUILDING REGULATIONS
PAGES 18 - 19 03

SPECIFICATION DETAILS
PAGES 20 - 21 04

HEALTH AND SAFETY

PAGES 22 - 23 05

DESIGN SOLUTIONS
PAGES 24 - 25 06

SERVICE AND DELIVERY

PAGES 26 - 27 07

SUSTAINABILITY
PAGE 28 08

BISON ONLINE
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 BISON BISON
UNRIVALLED CONSISTENT QUALITY QUALITY of Product FINISH

Bison has led the precast concrete industry since 1919. Our investment in technology, Our investment is focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
innovation and our people has ensured we have remained at the forefront of Our modern and innovative manufacturing techniques alongside state of the art production
developments in design, technical expertise and customer service. processes, ensure the quality of our products is second to none and we take pride in
producing both functional and architectural products to provide the very best finish.

THE MOST ADVANCED

MANUFACTURING FACILITY
Bison is fully committed to the UK manufacturing industry and we take great

pride in our state of the art, flagship manufacturing facility in Swadlincote.

As the most advanced and sustainable precast concrete plant in the world,

Bison can guarantee exceptional service and product quality across a wide

range of market sectors and projects throughout the UK.

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 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS
BISON
THE BENEFITS
RAPID CONSTRUCTION
Bison precast staircases are delivered to site ready for
installation and can speed up construction schedules to
provide safe and immediate routes between floors under
construction. Once hoisted into place, the precast stair
flight is suitably protected and ready for use.
PROVEN QUALITY AT
ECONOMIC COST
Exceptional quality is built into each precast stair structure
to ensure the most appropriate, efficient and cost-effective
product solution. Precast stairs reduce the requirement for
complex on-site shuttering and minimise the risk of delays
that can occur with site-poured concrete.
STANDARD MOULDS WITH
VERSATILE DESIGN
Manufactured in precision steel, the precast stair moulds
offer any riser height, combined with a range of tread
dimensions to provide a customised stair design from
standard moulds.
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Bison’s lifting pins are cast into the precast concrete during
manufacture in the factory, making on-site installation safer,
easier and quicker.
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SECTION 01
BISON
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ARORA INTERNATIONAL,
Each of Bison’s manufacturing facilities are members HEATHROW T5
of the B.S.I Registered Firms Scheme for Quality Bison designed, manufactured, delivered and erected
Assurance to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the design and 30,000m2 of bespoke precast concrete products for the
manufacture of precast concrete products. 610 bedroom, 6 hotel development, the largest luxury
airport hotel in Europe. Tight time scales meant that the
Bison team were frequently on site 24 hours a day, seven
days a week working on the project, which included
REGISRATION No. FM 11
features such as full height interlinking glass atriums.
Registration No. FM 11
In accordance with the requirements of the scheme,
all procedures and disciplines undertaken by Bison WEMBLEY STADIUM
are subject to independent approval and periodic The Bison team effectively designed, manufactured and
review by the British Standards Institution. delivered the major precast elements of the stadium on
time and to budget.
All aspects of Bison’s design, production, detailing
and quality control methods are independently
inspected, achieving a high level of capability
and quality. Customers can have confidence in
the performance and quality standards of Bison’s
products to ensure a competent precast concrete
solution is specified and installed regardless of project
complexity or requirement. IKEA WAREHOUSE, COVENTRY
Design, manufacture, deliver and erect the precast
concrete products for the 480,000 square foot structure.
CONTINUOUS PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Bison operates a policy of continuous product
development and improvement, supported by the very
latest research and development and state of the art
manufacturing facilities. Our approach is geared to
offer customers market leading, cost-effective, precast
concrete solutions with the highest standards of
quality and performance.
SPORTCITY, MANCHESTER
Complex space planning challenge for multi-storey
residential property where an innovative and iconic
building was required. Proposed circular design for
attractive, usable apartments was made workable
by Bison, offering the client practical solutions to the
challenges presented.
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 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION 02
250 min
dimension

REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIRCASE

STAIR FLIGHT Cast in loadbearing angle
LANDING DETAILS
UNIT PROFILE Tread
40mm to U/S angle
TYPICAL ATTACHED LOWER LANDING
250mm 200mm
275mm
Riser height as required
305mm
Available range
Riser height as required
150 - 210mm
Available range Going
150 - 210mm
Attached landing
Variable range of sizes
to specification

Riser Waist
Nominal 150mm ...
25mm
In 25mm increments

TYPICAL ATTACHED UPPER LANDING

200mm

Riser height as required

25mm O/A Length Available range
150 - 210mm

Effective span
Attached landing
Note:
Variable range of sizes
Weight limit on stair is 10t. Contact Bison for further information
to specification

REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIR FLIGHT

DIMENSIONS
TYPICAL ATTACHED LANDINGS
RISER 152 156 160 164 168 172 176 180 184 188 192 196 200 204 208

RECEDE 21.5 22.0 22.5 23.0 23.5 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.5 29.0
Riser height as required
250 228.5 228.0 227.5 226.5 226.0 225.5 225.0 224.5 224.0 223.5 223.0 222.5
Available range
TREAD

275 GOING 253.5 253.0 252.5 252.0 252.5 251.0 250.5 250.0 150 - 210mm
305 283.5 283.0 282.5 282.0 281.5 281.0 280.5 280.0 279.5 279.0 278.5 278.0 277.5 277.0 276.0
Attached landing
Variable range of sizes
Available tread sizes are: 250mm, 275mm and 305mm. Information required to detail stairs:
to specification
RVK connectors are NOT to be used in Class 2B or Class 3 buildings. Finished floor to floor heights, number of risers, overall stairwell
Holes for handrails can be drilled on site by others a minimum of size, width of flights, widths of landings, span directions,
50mm to the edge of the hole from the edge of the flight, and to a support details.
maximum of 100mm deep if central to the going.

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 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION 02
TYPICAL TYPICAL
CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATIONS

STAIRCASE TYPE A STAIRCASE TYPE C

Section A Applied finish to landing Section C Applied finish to landing areas

Applied finish
to landing When flight sits
directly on ground
slab, dowels to be
sited drilled and fixed

Dowel

PC Landing

PC Landing
PC Landing
PC Landing

PC Landing
C

A Wall bearings Bison support angle

STAIRCASE TYPE D
Bison support angle Wall bearings
Section D

STAIRCASE TYPE B
Applied finish to landing
Section B

Applied
finish to
landings

When flight sits directly on

ground slab, dowels to be
sited drilled and fixed Wall
bearings
Bison support
angle

Dowel

B
D
Wall bearings

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 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION 02
TYPICAL TYPICAL
STAIR CONNECTION AND BEARING CONDITIONS STAIR CONNECTION AND BEARING CONDITIONS

GROUND FLOOR - NO SCREED ATTACHED LANDING - BEARING ON MASONRY

25mm Nominal
25mm Nominal

50mm min.

15mm bed

16m ø douch, at 200mm from the edge, completed on site

ATTACHED LANDING - ON STEELWORK

GROUND FLOOR - SCREED 50mm min.

25mm Nominal

25mm Nominal

15mm bed

SHORT ATTACHED LANDING - ON MASONRY

100mm

HALF LANDING/FLOOR LEVEL - WITH SEPARATE PC LANDING

50mm min.
25mm Nominal
Min 200mm Bearing

Upper landing
SHORT ATTACHED LANDING - ON MASONRY

25mm Nominal

50mm min.

Lower landing Min 100mm Bearing

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 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION 02
TYPICAL STAIRCASE AND LANDING
STAIR CONNECTION AND BEARING CONDITIONS DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE DETAIL

BEARING ON STEEL - WITH METAL DECK FLOORS FLIGHT ATTACHED TO LANDING - HEAD AND FOOT
275mm min
50mm min.
HEAD
25mm Nominal
140mm

160mm min.

50mm min.
FOOT

SUPPORT WALL (OR STEEL) - WITH HOLLOWCORE SPANNING PERPENDICULAR

25mm Nominal
CONNECTION DETAILS - BETWEEN FLIGHT AND LANDING
Last riser to be formed in
finishes on site by others
Sand/cement screed by 150x150x15RSA S275
others reinforced over angle cast into stair flight c/w
100mm with mild steel wrapping 100x100x10 flat plate
fabric or polypropylene welded into RSA as
fibre to minimise risk of shown on plan
GROUND FLOOR - DEEP SCREED shrinkage/cracking

150mm min.
10mm

10mm shim 75mm

Packer to be
placed under 173mm 15mm
welded tab
Engineering brick packer by others
before bolt is 16mm ø excalibur screw bolt site
screwed in drilled into PC landing (only in
progressive collapse detailing)
HEAD DIMENSION - WITH STEEL SUPPORT
160mm min. to U/S to angle

PC landing
350mm min.

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 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION 02
STAIRCASE AND LANDING STAIRCASE
CONNECTION DETAILS LIFTING GUIDELINES

STEEL SUPPORTS AND PRECAST FLIGHTS Lifting pins are cast into the precast structure during manufacture to make on-site placing safe, quick and easy.

Section Y
Screed

PC depth
2 number studs
required per flight
254x146 UB 31 welding of studs and
concreting all by others
at no cost to Bison

110 pocket

Y
100 pocket
Connection details between steel supports and By removing the need for running chains underneath the staircase structure, the risk of damage to the product is
precast flights/landings that satisfy disproportionate 254x146 UB 31 significantly reduced.
collapse criteria.
40mm

ALTERNATIVE BEARING TIE DETAIL INTERMEDIATE QUARTER LANDING DETAIL

RC wall

50 min screed 50 min screed

25
0m

0m
20

m
Min. 150x150 RSA
+ stud fixed to wall Masonry or steel
by others Landing units to be provided with
support by others
proprietary lifters only where they have
finished top surfaces and are being fixed by
N.B. Angles bolted to masonry are unsuitable BISON. If the landing is to receive finishes or
bearings for precast units is fixed by others, standard lifting hooks are
provided in accordance with normal practice.

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 BUILDING REGULATIONS SECTION 03

DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS HEADROOM

The dimensional requirements for all staircases are set out in the Building Regulations Approved Document K. The Building Bison precast staircases conform to all current regulations and can accommodate most architectural layouts. Design and

Regulations require that flights of stairs should have all the same rise and going within the dimensional requirements shown below. manufacture is carried out in accordance with BS 8110: 1997.

The requirements for the three categories of stair considered in the Building Regulations Approved Document K and that for Generally stairs are cast in engineered steel moulds giving a Type ‘A’ finish*. Landings can be cast integral with the stair

disabled people in Approved Document M are as follows: flights or separate in order to achieve the optimum staircase construction.

When balustrades are required, it is recommended that fixings for these are drilled on site. A minimum of 50mm should be
APPLICABLE
CLAUSE
RISER
CLAUSE
GOING
CLAUSE
MAX. NO
CLAUSE
MIN.
CLAUSE
MAX. GENERAL allowed between the edge of the concrete and the edge of any pocket or fixing.
CODE RANGE RANGE RISERS WIDTH RECEDE USAGE

Bison are specialists in staircase design and you are invited to discuss requirements with us so that the most efficient and
PART M 12
3.51 & 3.51 &
DISABLED ACCESS 3.51c 150-170 3.51d Min. 250 3.51b (exception 900 25 All Flats economic staircase design can be achieved.
1.33 1.33j
INTERNAL STAIRS ally 16)

MEASURING HEADROOM
PART M
Max. 1.8m
DISABLED ACCESS 6.17d 75-170 6.17e Min. 280 6.17 6.17a 1200 Diag. 27 15-25 All Flats
high
EXTERNAL STAIRS
Minimum headroom

250-300 12 (small 25 Max. Pitch line

none
BS8300 8.1.1 150-170 8.1.1 preferred 8.1.2 premises n/a 8.1.1 - square All Flats
given
at 300 16) preferred
At least 2m

DDA (DISABLED 12r 25 Max.

DISCRIMINATION Fig 18 150-170 Fig 18 280-425 Fig 18 <350go Fig 18 1200 Fig 18 - square All Flats
ACT) 16r>350g preferred At least 2m

Landing
PART K At least 2m
Max. angle none
GENERAL USE 1.3a 165-220 1.3a 223-300 1.4 n/a 1.8 Min. 16 Single Flats
42 deg given Flight
PRIVATE

PART K Schools
GENERAL USE Max. angle none Colleges
1.3b 135-180 1.3b 280-340 1.4 n/a 1.8 Min. 16 Landing
INSTITUTION/ 38 deg given Libraries
ASSEMBLY Halls etc.

PART K
GENERAL USE 1.3c 150-190 1.3c 250-320 1.4
Max. angle
38 deg.
n/a
none
given
1.8 Min. 16
Offices & all
other build
MEASURING RISER AND GOING
OTHER
Going

Top surface of tread

Riser

*Other finishes available on request.

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 SPECIFICATION DETAILS
1.0 SCOPE OF THE SPECIFICATION
1.01 Relates to: This specification covers the design, manufacture
and associated site work of the following types of stairs:-
• Reinforced Concrete stairs
1.02 Description of stairs
• The precast stairs are designed and manufactured as
reinforced precast stairs.
2.0 MATERIALS
2.01 Standards: All materials are to be in accordance with the
appropriate British Standard and this specification.
2.02 Concrete: The design strengths of concrete used in the
design and manufacture of Bison units is as follows:-
Reinforced Design
• Ultimate Concrete Strength is a minimum of 50 N/sq.mm.
2.03 Admixture: Concrete used is of a self compacting nature,
and therefore does contain some additives. This additive is
to provide adequate suspension in our mix to achieve the self
levelling nature of the concrete.
2.04 Reinforcement: Reinforcement for reinforced precast stairs
is generally high yield, high bond bars complying with the
requirements of BS 4449:2005 and is detailed in accordance
with BS 4466 unless specified.
3.0 DESIGN
3.01 Code: The design of Bison units is in accordance with the
requirements and recommendations of BS 8110:1997
“The Structural Use of Concrete”.
3.02 Service Class: The design of Bison reinforced concrete stair
units is to Serviceability classification, Class 3 with a limiting
crack width of 0.1mm, and RC stair units to 0.3mm crack
width.
3.03 Durability: The standard Bison stair is designed to comply
with the durability requirements of BS8500:2006.
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3.04 Fire: Fire resistance is based upon the tabulated data
contained within BS 8110 : Part 2 Section 4. Sections are
available for fire periods of 1 hour or 2 hours without the
addition of further finishes. This period of fire resistance may
be further enhanced by the application of appropriate finishes.
3.05 Horizontal and Vertical Ties: Ties necessary to satisfy the
requirements for accidental damage should be specified
by the Engineer with the responsibility for the design of the
overall structure in accordance with the relevant Codes of
Practice. To accommodate tie details, a C40 structural topping
may be required in lieu of screed zones. To comply with class
2B structures and greater, generally stairs are tied at bearing
ends as per Bison standard details.
4.0 MANUFACTURE
4.01 Method of Manufacture: Bison standard precast stairs are
manufactured in precision engineered steel moulds United
Kingdom patent numbers 2193922 and 2217359. Other stairs
to suit specialist requirements may be made using ramp
moulds with timber stringers and risers.
4.02 Mould: The design of the mould is such that any riser
height within the range of 150mm to 210mm is available.
Alternative tread dimensions of 250mm, 275mm and 305mm
are available. These are fixed dimensions, as is the angle
of the receding riser (all Bison standard moulds have a
nominal 25mm recede). Thus the going varies very slightly
with the riser dimension as shown in the table. To achieve
the economic benefits in offering Bison standard precast
staircases, it is assumed that minor modifications can be
made to the stairwell dimensions to accommodate the
standard units.
4.03 Dimensions: Bison Standard staircases may be manufactured
up to 2.40m wide. Special widths may be provided using ramp
moulds which are of timber manufacture. The maximum length
of the Bison standard staircase is 11.00m. However the length
of the stair may be restricted due to the weight considerations
during manufacture and this is set at maximum of 10 tonnes.
4.04 Permitted Deviations: Cross-sectional tolerances are within
the limits set out in clause 6.2.8.3 of BS 8110:1997. Erection
tolerances are as per BS5606.
4.05 Balustrade Fixings: It is recommended that these are
drilled on site by others to suit individual requirements. A
minimum dimension of 50mm, 75mm preferred, should
be allowed between the edge of a pocket of fixing and the
edge of the concrete and to a maximum depth of 100mm
4.06 Lifting points: These will be provided in the factory as
proprietary inserts to be made good on site by others.
4.07 Finishes: The Bison Standard staircase is cast on its
side, all surfaces with the exception of one string are from
an engineered steel mould face giving excellent quality.
Concrete surface finish to soffit, treads, riser and one
string is to a Type A finish (minimum)* as described in
clause 6.2.7.3 of BS8110:1997. The treads and risers are
suitable for the direct application of carpet or tiles or for a
screed finish applied with a suitable bonding agent.
4.08 Landings: Bison can supply flights with attached
landings and these must have a minimum of 50mm sand/
cement screed added so as to allow for manufacturing
tolerances. Due to this requirement, the top step contains
a recess thus creating a screed stop – see Bison general
arrangement drawings. Separate reinforced landings are
also available. These also are to be used in conjunction
with a screed again to allow for manufacturing tolerances
and to cover up the support angle cast in to the Bison
flights.
4.09 Angles: Purpose made angles may be provided at
the end of flights or stairs to bear onto other concrete
members such as landings or beams. The design of these
is subject to strict limits and may require that additional
support is provided.
5.0 SITE WORK
5.01 Standard: All site work is to be undertaken in accordance
with the best current practice and Health & Safety
legislation. For further advice reference should be made
to the “Code of Practice for the Safe Erection of Precast
Concrete Flooring”.
*Other finishes available on request.
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SECTION 04
5.02 Bearings: Level and structurally adequate bearings for
Bison precast units are to be provided by others. These
should generally be 100mm for concrete and masonry
and a minimum of 75mm for steelwork, but subject to the
requirements of clause 5.2.3 of BS 8110:1997.
5.03 Temporary Bearings/Propping: Unless the design
specifically allows for units to seat onto temporary
bearings (i.e. head trees and bearers, etc.) this practice
shall be avoided wherever possible. In cases where such
measures are unavoidable, fixing must not progress until
permission has been obtained from a competent technical
authority within the Bison organisation. We shall specify
on our working drawings details and duration of any
temporary propping that may be required.
5.04 Holes and Cutouts: Small holes up to 60mm diameter
may be drilled on site. Larger holes may be cut subject to
the design capacity of the staircase.
5.05 Lifting sockets: All sockets formed for lifting purposes
are to be filled and made good by others, when erection
is complete.
5.05 Soffit fixings: Several fast and cost effective proprietary
systems are available for direct fixing to concrete and we
shall be pleased to offer recommendations on request.
6.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
6.01 QMS Reference: Bison are members of the BSI
Registered Firm Scheme for Quality Management Systems
to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the design, manufacture and
installation of precast products.
6.02 Scope: Membership of the scheme ensures that
all processes relevant to the design, manufacture
and installation of precast products, are subject to
independent review and approval by the British Standards
Institution.
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 HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION 05
SAFETY DO’S & DON’TS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRODUCTS
GUIDELINES

SAFETY DO’S & DON’TS Health and Safety is a major concern for Bison, and we have developed a range of methods and systems which help to

ensure that anyone using Bison products can do so with minimal risk to themselves or others.
The do’s & don’ts listed below are by no means fully exhaustive, you should also refer to the current issue of the Precast
Flooring Federation Code of Practice available on Tel: 0116 253 6161.

• Do not alter the product without written permission from Bison Design Office, altering the product may compromise
its structural integrity and lead to failure. This includes notching, hole forming, shortening, narrowing the unit etc.
Trailasafe®
• Do not alter the product in-situ, any permissible alterations must be completed on a flat stable platform. i.e. on the
Trailasafe® is designed to prevent or mitigate injuries
ground or floor area.
resulting from falls from trailer decks. Comprising
• Do not allow anyone to walk or work beneath the product whilst it is being hoisted or suspended.
synthetic mesh suspended from a series of brackets
• Do not work in areas without the appropriate perimeter edge protection, handrails, guardrails, platforms or stages.
housing support arms, the system arrests the fall of
• Do not access working areas without properly constructed, maintained, secured and illuminated, stairways, ramps,
ladders or the like. personnel, absorbing the energy of their descent and

• Where lifting hooks are specified within a contract, do hoist the units by crane using ALL the lifting points in the top ensuring their safety. Fully demountable, the system can
surface provided for that purpose. Prior to lifting safety chains must be loosely slung around the underside of the be stored within the vehicle or at the unloading point.
unit. The safety chains may only be released immediately before the slab is placed in its final position.

• For insurance purposes, Bison do not supply or hire lifters or chain sets. Please refer to our information sheets for
details of supplier hire or purchase. THE BISON AIR MAT
The Bison Air Mat system has been tested by the BRE
• Do not run plant or store equipment on the precast floor before it is grouted and cured. Once cured do not exceed
the loads specified by the engineer. and approved by the HSE. The Bison Air Mat system

• Do use a passive fall protection system wherever reasonably practicable considering all heights where the potential comprises a series of interconnected and interlinked
fall distance could result in an injury.
mats available in a wide range of standard sizes. Using
• Do ensure the perimeter scaffolding is positioned no more than 900mm below the top surface of the flooring,
a combination of modules they will accommodate
or landing level.
almost any floor area. Where the edges of an area to be
• Do ensure all voids created whilst placing units are adequately protected during and after erection.
protected are open, or have large vertical voids that may
• Do ensure all brickwork, blockwork or concrete is adequately cured, stable and fit to receive precast concrete units,
and that steelwork is stable. pose the hazard of “roll-off” fall to a lower area, special

• Do ensure the stability of support beams, lintels etc. is considered, particularly the rotation of support member due parapet and corner mats can be provided.
to unequal loading.

• Do ensure you include allowance for site handling by referring to the unit weight table. Hole Covers
• Do ensure that all lifting equipment is supplied, used and inspected in accordance with current legislation. Voids such as service holes, formed in precast floor units

• Do ensure all lifting operations are completed and in accordance with current legislation. are trip hazards and have the potential to cause serious

• Do wear adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) whilst handling or cutting concrete. injuries. Bison’s solution is the Hole Filler: a strong yet

slimlined product which is suitable for most holes.

NOTE; Due to the principle constituents of cement, the liquid released whilst drilling drainage points etc is likely to The yellow, anti-slip cover is fully reusable and comes in
have a caustic effect on the eyes and skin. For further information or to obtain the latest issue COSHH data sheet for
cement call our Health & Safety Department at our Burton office Tel 01283 495000. two sizes, 250mm or 350mm square. Each may be either

screwed down or fitted without the need for power tools,

by spreading the unit legs, locking it into position.

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 DESIGN SOLUTIONS SECTION 06
DESIGN DESIGN
SERVICES GUIDANCE
Bison’s in-house design experts

are up to speed on all governing

legislation to ensure compliant

products are manufactured using

modern methods of construction.

Modern Methods of Part A

SPEED ON DESIGN
Bison has invested heavily in its design services,
DESIGN SUPPORT
Bison’s in-house team represents the very best in the
Construction (MMC)
Modern Methods of Construction encompasses a variety of
off-site building techniques. MMC can help to improve build
quality, reduce time and waste on site and raise safety levels.
At Bison, we have developed leading technology, enabling us
to supply wall panel, stadia and frame components.
The Building Regulations Part A, December 2004, introduced
a system of classification of buildings to reflect the risk of
disproportionate collapse probabilities. Bison’s in-house
experts can offer advice on the details required for each of
the main frame options related to reinforced concrete stairs.

ensuring customers can take advantage of the most
appropriate, value-engineered solution for their project.
Involvement at the earliest stages of a project enables
Bison to design-out some of the issues that can become
apparent on-site during the later stages of the build.
SPEED ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Bison’s unrivalled technical support service offers
dedicated assistance at every stage of a project. We
industry and is on hand to give design advice for any
project, large or small. They can help identify the optimal
solution for your project, whether this means using one
of our many precision-made steel moulds, or taking the
bespoke approach with a custom-made casting.
Designs are produced in our centralised production
planning department and downloaded to the factory
machines by wireless link.
The Bison Precast Floor Designer software can assist with
Part L and the Energy
Performance of Buildings
In use, Bison precast concrete offers thermal capacity which
can be used for active Fabric Energy Storage (FES), that
can reduce carbon emissions from a building by up to 50%
by reducing the need for air conditioning. Using FES makes
good long-term financial sense for occupants who benefit
from reduced energy bills.
Part K
Approved Document Part K of The Building Regulations
2000 calls for the protection of falls, collisions and
impacts of stairs, ladders and ramps, with particular
focus of the design, construction and use of such
products. As market leaders in the precast concrete
industry, Bison has unrivalled experience in producing
both standard and bespoke products that work to deliver
the requirements of industry legislation.

have gathered a wealth of knowledge and expertise since the design of many Bison products including Hollow Core

our formation in 1919 and we are proud to lead the way in slab units, Composite Hollowcore slab units and Solid

customer service. Composite slab units.

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RESOURCE SERVICE
AND CAPACITY AND DELIVERY
The largest production capacity across three manufacturing plants throughout the UK, with Certificates of Assessed Capability, SPEED ON SERVICE SPEED ON DELIVERY
awarded by the British Standards Institution.
The Bison service team provide comprehensive support, Once products are manufactured and cut to shape, they

from estimating to production and a contract team who are loaded onto delivery pallets in the sequence required

install the products on-site. No matter where you are for on-site erection. This improves construction and

located in the UK, Bison’s nationwide coverage ensures handling time on-site.

that support is never far away.

INNOVATION

Over the last seven years, Bison has invested £50 million

to ensure that our customers continue to benefit from

innovative approaches to production, installation and service. NATIONAL COVERAGE

We can boast a number of unique developments such as
Bison’s three manufacturing sites across England and
mechanically inserted Lifting Hooks and the Trailasafe® fall
Scotland ensure that customers from across the UK can
arrest system. UDDINGSTON
take advantage of our renowned support and service.

LEEDS

SWADLINCOTE

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Sustainability

With Bison products, you can be certain that all materials have been produced in conditions designed to have as little impact

on the environment as possible. Swadlincote is the most environmentally friendly factory of its kind in the world.
www.bison.co.uk

For further information on Bison Precast Concrete Flooring and the full
range of Bison products and services, visit www.bison.co.uk or call the
Bison sales team on 01283 495000

Customer Driven Customer SERVICE

Our investment is focused on meeting and exceeding The Bison service team provide comprehensive support,

customer expectations. Bison customers in all the sectors from estimating to production and a contract team who

we serve know that they can rely on us for outstanding install the products on site. Wherever you are in the UK,

technical support, reliability and the highest quality product. Bison’s nationwide coverage ensures that support is

never far away.

FLOORS • FRAMES • STADIA • STAIRS • HEALTH & SAFETY

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BISON CONCRETE
PRODUCTS Ltd

Millennium Court,
First Avenue, Centrum 100,
Burton-Upon-Trent
DE14 2WR

Telephone: 01283 495000

Facsimile: 01283 544900

Email: concrete@bison.co.uk
Web: www.bison.co.uk

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AVAILABLE

• Concrete Flooring

• Stadia Products

• Crosswalls

• Safety Systems

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