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Construction & site work — Cardiff

V-TUF supplies M-Class and H-Class dust extractors, industrial vacuums and site cleaning equipment to construction contractors, principal contractors, refurbishment specialists and demolition operators across Cardiff and South Wales. Cardiff's construction market is driven by Central Square commercial development, Cardiff Bay regeneration, Cardiff and Cardiff Metropolitan University campus development, and sustained capital works across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board at the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. Cardiff City Council's housing regeneration programme across Butetown, Ely, Caerau and the inner-city estate also generates significant refurbishment and planned maintenance construction activity.

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Dust extraction for Cardiff construction sites

V-TUF MIDI HSV — H-Class dust extractor

H-Class extraction (H14 HEPA, 99.995%) for high-hazard silica dust on Cardiff construction sites — cutting, grinding, drilling or chasing concrete, brick, stone or mortar. Mandatory for works inside the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board estate under ICRA protocols. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MIDIH240.

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V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact

M-Class extraction (H13 HEPA, 99.9%) for general construction dust. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MINIHSV240.

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V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor

21-litre wet/dry capacity, autostart power take-off, H13 HEPA filtration. The correct specification for multi-trade sites on the Central Square, Cardiff Bay and university campus programmes. SKU MIGHTYHSV240.

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Compliance for Cardiff construction sites

• COSHH 2002 — construction dust: Silica dust from cutting, grinding or drilling masonry is a COSHH Category 1 carcinogen. H-Class extraction is mandatory. General construction dust (drywall, timber) requires M-Class as minimum. The same regulations apply in Wales as in England and Scotland.
• CDM 2015: Principal contractors on Cardiff construction projects must ensure COSHH-compliant dust control is in place and documented in the Construction Phase Plan.
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — H-Class extraction mandatory for any work near or involving asbestos-containing materials in pre-2000 Cardiff buildings. Cardiff's Victorian terraces in Butetown, Ely, Caerau and Splott, and the pre-2000 commercial and industrial buildings across the city, present ACM risk in textured coatings, floor tiles, pipe lagging and panel systems on refurbishment and regeneration programmes.
• ICRA — Cardiff and Vale University Health Board: Any construction or maintenance inside the CAVUHB estate — including University Hospital of Wales at Heath Park and University Hospital Llandough — requires an ICRA before starting. H-Class extraction is mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas.
• Natural Resources Wales: Site runoff and wash-down water on Cardiff construction sites is regulated by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) rather than the Environment Agency.
• 110V on site: All V-TUF M-Class and H-Class extractors available in 110V CTE.

Further reading on dust control, COSHH compliance and extraction class requirements for Cardiff construction sites:

• Silica dust on construction sites: what the regulations actually require →
• M-Class or H-Class: why it depends on what the building is made of →
• ICRA in healthcare construction: what contractors working inside hospitals need to know →
• Asbestos in construction: what CAR 2012 requires for contractors in pre-2000 buildings →

COSHH Regulations 2002 → CDM 2015 → Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 → ICRA → Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 →

Frequently asked questions

What dust extraction is required for works at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff?

Any construction or maintenance inside the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board estate — including University Hospital of Wales at Heath Park — requires an ICRA before starting. For Type C and D work in clinical areas, H-Class extraction is mandatory. The V-TUF MIDI H-Class (MIDIH110 / MIDIH240) with sealed filtration and HEPA-certified disposal is the correct specification. Contact 01522 787978 for next-day supply to Cardiff construction sites.

Is the dust extraction requirement the same in Wales as in England?

Yes — COSHH 2002 and CDM 2015 apply identically in Wales and England. M-Class for general construction dust, H-Class for silica and other hazardous dusts. The only material difference for Cardiff contractors is that environmental permitting is regulated by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) rather than the Environment Agency.

Can I set up a trade account for Cardiff construction supply?

Yes. V-TUF operates trade and contractor account terms for commercial buyers across Wales. Next-day delivery to CF postcodes on stocked items. Contact 01522 787978 and mention Wales contractor account at first contact.

Servicing, spares and ongoing support

All V-TUF dust extractors are supported with UK-based spare parts availability and full servicing support. HEPA filter cartridges and certified disposal bags held for ICRA-compliant use on the CAVUHB estate.

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For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.