Making Christmas markets a runaway success
As the British appetite for Christmas markets continues to grow and they increasingly become a fixture in the annual festivities for towns and cities right across the UK, there has …
External Works
Innovative construction material protects workers’ health and safety
Durakerb – part of the Econpro Group that transform waste and by-product into sustainable products and solutions – says that alternatives to traditional concrete road kerbs are essential for highway …
KEMPERDUR® AC Park – Car Park Surfaces & Car Park Refurbishment
KEMPERDUR® AC Park provides high quality and resilient car park surfaces, that can provide durable and long-lasting car park waterproofing and car park refurbishments that corresponds to an OS 10 class for …
JPG creates full time role for BIM technology fast track
Leeds based JPG Group has created a dedicated role to ensure a fast track compliance and company-wide operation in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 in just twelve months. BIM is a …
Abbey Road 50th Anniversary: Iconic album cover immortalised in history next to world-famous crossing
FIFTY years ago, four men in flares walked in sync across a zebra crossing in North London and created one of the most memorable LP covers of all time. Abbey …
Outdoor power supplies delivered with elegance
Good design for the public realm can often be undermined by the practical need to provide access to power, water and other services, particularly in pedestrianised high streets, plazas, squares …
Thomas Bow wins £36M Leicestershire framework bid
CIVIL ENGINEERING and surfacing firm Thomas Bow City Asphalt has successfully secured a multi-million pound Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council framework contract to deliver road repair works across the county. …
Local councils drive to increase salt warehouse capacities ahead of winter
Every October, the Winter Weather Survey is conducted by the Local Government Association to gather information about local councils’ preparations for the coming winter. This never fails to give a …
Powering a safe, sustainable future for Britain’s heritage buildings
With the public appeal of many of the UK’s historic buildings principally driven by their external appearance, the ability to maintain surrounding spaces safely and easily and unlock their potential …
Paving the way to a flood-free future
Hard landscaping expert at Scott Parnell Ian Griggs discusses the benefits of using permeable paving to combat flooding. As an island nation, we’re at constant risk of flooding – and …
Why the UK faces a perfect storm on motorway bridge safety
Concrete has been the mainstay of highway bridge construction for decades and has a wealth of benefits. It’s durable, versatile, and consistently meets the demands expected of it. Not to …
Pop Up Power Supplies® are fit for multi-purpose
Flexibility and multi-functionality are vital for sports stadia and venues to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market for sporting and cultural events, key to which is easy and safe …
The benefits of epoxy paint and clear acrylic resins
Specifying the right coating for your premises can often be a difficult decision, says Rizistal UK product manager Alex Holdway. High build epoxy paint coats are two-component pigmented systems suitable …
Rizistal’s Expert Guide For Applying PC100 Paving Joint Compound
UK based manufacturer, Rizistal, is a supplier of industrial and easy-to-use repair and protection products offering a superior Paving Joint Compound for patios. Rizistal PC100 will deliver results for your …
Innovative outdoor power solutions for parks
According to research carried out by Fields in Trust, parks and green spaces across the UK provide people with over £34 billion of health and wellbeing benefits. The Government, Local …
Integrating pop up power units into existing outdoor spaces
In recent years there has been a clear shift towards refurbishment projects as opposed to new build developments. Advances in modern day lifestyles, work patterns and leisure activities have led …
A specifiers’ guide to designing outdoor power supplies
Specifying outdoor power solutions for build projects can be a challenging process. Project collaboration for the construction and civil sectors is becoming increasingly complex, with the rise of BIM, the …
Power Bollards – an effective outdoor power supply in elegant street furniture design
Utility bollards are a common sight in public areas across the UK, providing temporary services and utilities to streets, squares and other outdoor areas. Their purpose is to provide a …
Innovative outdoor power solutions for Universities
Student enrolment is a crucial element for any university facility. Open days and student fairs are important events that showcase campus amenities and demonstrate their strengths, and as a result …
Sensitive outdoor power solutions for Heritage Sites
World Heritage Sites are places or buildings considered to be of outstanding universal value. Such places are either cultural or natural sites and are thought to have special importance for …
Multi-million pound luxury Oman development specifies 56 In Ground Power Units for effective outdoor power
Developers working on the luxurious Al Mouj Muscat beachfront resort in Oman, required a safe power source for their outdoor areas and facilities. Specification conditions were strict for the power …
Innovative power solutions for marinas and moorings
Thousands of marinas and moorings are located throughout the UK and the rest of the world. Location plays a key part in the facilities offered by a marina, however one …
Innovative power solutions for traditional outdoor market days
Traditional market days are commonplace in towns and cities across the UK. Buyers and sellers come together forming a lively outdoor retail environment and strong community spirit. Councils encourage such …
Fast curing Kemperspeed pedestrian traffic systems
When speed really counts – The solution is KEMPERSPEED pedestrian traffic systems A complete project in one day – Fast application and rapid curing for balconies, walkways and terraces. Facing a waterproofing …
Innovative power solutions for stalls and booths in outdoor areas within shopping centres
The huge growth of the online retail sector in recent years has changed how modern shopping centres operate and function. They have had to adapt and offer a more innovative, …
Pop Up Power Supplies® provide outdoor power solutions for modern sports stadiums
Modern sports stadiums are increasingly developing, with architects and facilities managers constantly redefining design and functionality parameters. Two of the biggest influences in such changes include technology and commercial generation. …
Pop Up Power Supplies® provide safe power solutions for busy public spaces and outdoor areas
Public safety is always of paramount concern for architects, developers, and electrical engineers when considering external power supplies for outdoor spaces. Pedestrian access has to be as clear as possible …
Pop Up Power Supplies® provide a range of innovative outdoor power units to help Civil Engineers power built-up environments of the future
The UK built environment is continually changing and adapting to various external influences – economic conditions, technological advances, political influences or social demands. Developments to the infrastructure are crucial not …
Busy Times for Pop Up Power Supplies Ltd
Birmingham Airport, Preston Market, Folkestone Harbour and New Mersey Shopping Park have all received “Flip Lid” power supply unit model “PUPS02” during the months of September / October 2017.PUPS02 temporary …
Introducing FlexiSet® by SureSet Permeable Paving
SureSet are excited to boost their ever-expanding commercial paving product range. Made from 50% recycled rubber and 50% 6mm natural aggregate and resin, lightweight and flexible, FlexiSet is ideal for …
Marshalls Provide Water Management Solution for Derriford Hospital Interchange
The road outside Derriford Hospital has been widened to allow buses to travel in both directions, helping to reduce congestion outside the main entrance and making bus journeys to and …
Meet the new SL25 lightweight flood barrier from IBS
Worldwide leaders in demountable flood protection systems, IBS, have just released their smallest, lightest system to date. Called the SL25, the new lightweight system is targeted at the property sector …
Galvanised Kee Fittings v Fabricated
In any area where there are people, it is vital they are protected and kept separate from hazards such as heights, perimeter edges or water. Guardrails and handrails serve as …
Tameside Council goes au naturel at Ashton Market
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed delivery of over 4,000m2 of natural stone to Ashton Market Square in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Part of a …
Pop Up Power Supplies® offer retractable service units which supply electricity, water and air to public spaces
Ranging from historic sites, town squares, universities, market places, parks and sports stadiums, Pop Up Power Supplies® offer a range of practical and effective retractable service units which provide a …
Charcon’s Cycle Kerb Wins Top London Innovation Award
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has been crowned the winner of the Innovation of the Year – Materials category at the 2016 London Construction Awards, thanks …
Kee Systems keep rail safety on track
Kee Klamp® guardrail fittings and BoxBolt® fixing solutions have been installed along a new railway line to provide safety for pedestrians, drivers and maintenance teams accessing electrical boxes along the …
Flood Defence Systems Continue To Gain Ground
During 2016, IBS continued to deliver successful installations of high profile glass flood defence systems around the UK, taking their total of successfully delivered projects past the 1.5Km milestone since …
Updated Gardens & Drives brochure gives landscapers a new secret weapon
Updated and refreshed from top to bottom, Brett Landscaping, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality aggregate and paving products, have launched their Garden & Drives 2017 …
Why choose resin bound surfacing for residential developments?
Resin bound surfacing has transformed housing developments in recent years throughout the UK. Gone are the days of using block paving or concrete to create functional driveways, paths and garden …