Architecture, Design & Innovation
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 source of electricity, water and …
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 universities invest significant sums of …
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 nations all over the world …
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 units. They had to offer …
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 of the fundamental amenities required …
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 market days for economic and …
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 project where every minute counts? …
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, immersive and social experience for …
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. How do stadium owners optimise …
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 and the risk of electrocution …
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 only economically but also socially …
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 power supply units are safe, …
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 woodland trails, jogging paths, pedestrian …
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 from the hospital quicker and …
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 of the flood protection market …
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 a barrier between the public …
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 masterplan to transform the historic …
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 safe, secure and silent outdoor …
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 to its Eco Countryside™ Cycle …
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 train track. This installation, which …
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 the first system was installed …
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 aimed at supporting merchants and …
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 areas; now homeowners want to …
UK hard landscaping manufacturer Marshalls has launched a brand new series of paving sub-base designs aimed at simplifying the design process for its customers. In collaboration with a leading industry expert, Marshalls has created new …
Geberit Mapress and HDPE has played a part in the restoration of the iconic Hasting’s Pier. Until recently, the pier had remained derelict for many years, withstanding a fire in 2010. Following a £14m …
Pop Up Power Supplies® were approached by council planners to provide an outdoor power supply for an area outside the local civic centre. Pop Up Power Supplies® were able to offer their range of power bollards …
There are a variety of resin bound surfacing systems appearing on the market, all claiming to do the same job – provide a decorative, functional permeable paving system. All seem “much of a muchness” apart …
Marshalls is proud to announce that it picked up the Innovation Award at the 2016 Mineral Products Associations (MPA) British Precast Annual Best Practice awards ceremony. These prestigious awards are split into five categories: Innovation, …
Nestled deep within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France lies Automation Vénissieux – a huge outlet containing many world leading automotive brands and their showrooms. In May 2016, Jaguar Land Rover opened the doors to …
RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing was laid to a floating pathway running through an award winning garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2016. The aggregate selection included crushed glass blends of green, blue and purple. The Project …
Brett Landscaping recently supplied over 700m2 of paving to installers Marshall K Paving Contractors Ltd for installation at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London. The centre, which is based within a former Victorian power …
Hull Trinity House, a charitable organisation which has served seafarers and their families in the area for over 600 years, has successfully regenerated part of Hull’s Old Town, using hard-landscaping materials supplied by Brett Landscaping. …
Route One Highways installed approximately 2000 square metres of Harvest Crunch to new student accommodation at Student Castle, Walmgate, York. Ronacrete Approved Contractor Route One Highways have installed approximately 2000 square metres of RonaDeck Resin …
As part of the restoration program to Chiswick House, London, The Chiswick House and Gardens Trust were looking for a reliable, safe and secure outdoor power source to place within the gardens. These power units …
The cool, contemporary lines of the Lugano flag paving from Brett Landscaping have helped to create an impressive yet welcoming exterior to the prestigious Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Southampton. Established in 1837 and …
Kemper System’s Kemperol cold liquid applied waterproofing membranes have played a vital role in protecting the iconic towers of the Grade I listed Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol as part of a refurbishment project. The …
A recently constructed retail development in Hayes, West London has had its striking public access area and car park design fulfilled using a combination of high quality paving products, manufactured and supplied by Brett Landscaping. …
Bailey Streetscene is pleased to announce the launch of the award winning Cado Corpus series of seats and benches. The Cado Corpus is part of an extensive collection of modular urban furniture recently introduced by …
Marshalls has supplied 15,000 linear metres of its Mono Beany one-piece combined kerb and drainage to the new M1 ‘smart motorway’ scheme, stretching over nine miles of highway. The innovative one-piece design significantly reduces installation …
