Rediscovering life and work in our town centres
Our high streets and town centres are a focal point for our culture, communities and our everyday economy. Our marketplaces are for living and working. In the wake of the …
External Works
Concrete: let’s separate the carbon facts from the fiction
As we collectively begin to map our recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, the ways the UK will achieve the target of net-zero carbon by 2050 is coming into sharper focus. …
The rise of the power unit!
Several European countries have now opened and closed their borders to British holiday makers, whilst many haven’t and our concerns for the spread of Coronavirus has led many of us …
Creating a great in and ‘out’ store experience
How can retailers attract customers back to their physical stores while maintaining safety as the Covid-19 pandemic prevails? Consumers’ shopping behaviour may have understandably changed during 2020 to shift online …
Aggregate Industries launches new improved SuperLow – the industry’s first carbon neutral asphalt
Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has today launched its new, improved SuperLow range of asphalt, which includes a carbon neutral offering. Following its parent company LafargeHolcim becoming the first …
Why design for adaptability is crucial in uncertain times
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in many citizens valuing the parks and outdoor spaces in their local neighbourhood more than ever before. And with Manchester about to get its first …
Esh Construction Awarded £10m Contract for Hexham Bunker Retail Development
Esh Construction’s commercial build division has secured a £10 million contract to transform the Hexham Bunker into a 69-bedroom Travelodge and Lidl retail outlet. Delivered on behalf of Union Property …
How changing urban streetscapes reflect post-COVID 19 outdoor cultural trends
Could a lasting legacy of 2020’s coronavirus pandemic be vastly different looking outdoor urban spaces designed around socialising? A recent article by the World Economic Forum predicts so, as planners, …
Plugging in to UK’s socially distanced staycation boom
Britain is experiencing a staycation boom as holidaymakers snub foreign holidays in 2020 in favour of trips to the best of what their home nations have to offer. According to …
Plug-in and switch on to quality outdoor teaching spaces
Outdoor teaching spaces are going to be an important part of the educational mix for the autumn term and beyond as we seek to maintain social distancing and prevent a …
‘Road Safety Must Be a Priority’ States Charcon Amid £2bn Govt Cycling Boost
Charcon, the hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has stated that improving “road safety must be a priority” if the UK wants to encourage more people to carry on walking …
Could COVID-19 drive a rethink of outdoor space design?
The coronavirus lockdown and enforced social distancing has resulted in many of us spending much more time than ever outdoors. In addition to the increased levels of outdoor activity that many people have been …
Pop Up Power Gets Arty!
Pop Up Power Supplies are delighted to be asked to install 13 new electricity units at The Hepworth Wakefield. The Hepworth Wakefield Garden which will be one of the UK’s …
New road network ‘takes off’
FOLLOWING a series of challenges from under the ground and in the air, a £10 million infrastructure scheme has now completed close to East Midlands Airport. Property, construction and infrastructure …
There when you need them, hidden when you don’t – Covent Garden
Covent Garden as we all know is a busy and successful shopping and entertainment area. The technical services team required an outdoor power supply that would not impact on the …
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 …
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, …