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Frontier Pitts exhibiting at The Security Event
Frontier Pitts will be exhibiting at the 2024 Security Event from 30th April until 2nd May at the NEC, Birmingham. Visit them on stand 5/K150 to find out more about their high-security products
Frontier Pitts
NEWS
24th April 2024
Introducing Picture-Perf perforated fencing and gates from Zaun
For specifiers and fencing contractors seeking a fencing solution that prioritises both security and visual appeal, Zaun's innovative picture-perf fencing and gates represents a ground-breaking development. Unlike conventional laser-cut fencing, picture-perf fencing utilises cutting-edge perforating technology to create stunningly realistic
Zaun
NEWS
24th April 2024
New Solar Carport canopies from Zenith
Zenith Canopy Structures has a new product in its Solar Carport range. Sitting alongside Zenith’s Static Solar Carport is an innovative system incorporated into Zenith’s new adjustable Solar Carport which allows the roof to be raised via remote control, tilting the solar panels thus increasing exposure to the sun throughout the day and generating
Zenith Canopy Structures
NEWS
22nd April 2024
Bound Gravel Installed by DCM Surfaces Achieves BBA Approval
DCM Surfaces has announced that its installation of bound gravel has been awarded the British Board of Agrément (BBA) approval. This significant accolade underscores the product’s adherence to the highest standards of quality, durability, and environmental sustainability. The BBA Agrément Certificate 17/5413 serves as a testament to DCM Surfaces’s
DCM Surfaces
NEWS
16th April 2024

Featured this month

Wayfinding and interpretation signage - Fort Amherst
Fitzpatrick Woolmer worked to a very tight deadline to provide Coleman & James with a suite of complementary wayfinding and interpretation signage for Fort Amherst in Kent. The company selected many of its standard products at standard sizes for the project. From Enigma™ monoliths, to Chelmer lecterns and contemporary fingerposts, a total of 18
FlexaRail contour vertical bar railing system
FlexaRail is a patented contour railing system with vertical tubular bars. It is fully adaptable, meaning that no stepping is required as the panels self-rake to follow ground contours. FlexaRail provides a safe perimeter for schools and children's playgrounds. The standard bow top is approved by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Natural, themed adventure play system for holiday park
eibe was awarded the tender for an environmentally-friendly play park at Kelling Heath Holiday Park in Norfolk after presenting its designs utilising sustainable hardwood Robinia, which is guaranteed to last well over a decade. Kelling Heath is set amongst 300 acres of rare open heathland in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It also sits very
Govaplay® Balance Trail - low-level, hard ground installation
Govaplay® Balance Trails are a combination of brightly-coloured small and large stepping poles, wavy beams, zig zag beams, narrow beams, wide beams, step cylinders, horizontal ladders, step flowers, foot steps, boomerang steps, snake and step blocks. A low-level, challenging balance trail can help improve children's motor skills and confidence
Custom planter seats for public space - St James Market
Woodscape was contracted by Hyland Edgar Drive (HED), working on behalf of Crown Estates, to create four custom-made planter seats to maximise the public space at St James Market in London in a practical and attractive way. The public spaces surrounding St James’s, in the heart of what used to be a Victorian Haymarket, is now a popular meeting
Paving mortars for low carbon construction of market square
Guildhall Square in Sandwich, has been constructed using Steintec's reduced carbon and high-performance method and materials to provide a durable and sustainable bound pavement surface capable of enduring commercial vehicle traffic without the need for a concrete base structure while still achieving the durability, longevity and low/no maintenance of bound pavement construction in the public realm
Johnsons announces strongest ever seed line-up in 2024 catalogue
The Johnsons Sports Seed catalogue for 2024 has landed – bursting at the seams with sustainable seed solutions for sports and fine turf applications. In-field trials and the results from DLF’s leading global ‘Disease Watch Programme’ have led to two new mixtures and more than 10 new formulations making this year’s portfolio stronger, more
Extensive outdoor furniture package for new student accommodation
Artform Urban Furniture supplied an extensive package of outdoor furniture to brand new, purpose-built student accommodation in Nottingham. Ten Traffic Street, located on a prominent site within the city centre, is a 522-bed student residence providing luxury living. Artform Urban worked closely with Landscape Architects Ares Landscape to provide
Bespoke Buddy Benches promote friendship at primary school
Neptune Street Furniture was approached by Wincanton Primary School in Somerset with a request for a couple of bespoke Buddy Benches. Instead of the standard random colours, the slats were all to be blue to match the school's colour. “Buddy Bench” was to be engraved onto the middle slat, along with two handprints. These were done on Neptune's
Refurbishment of 40-year-old village playground - Potten End
Sovereign was commissioned by Potten End Parish Council to breath new life into a 40-year-old playground in the Hertfordshire village. Sovereign visited the site to discuss the possibilities of updating the playground with the Council. The client wanted to keep the existing slide, but the tower was to be replaced with a climber chosen from
Resin bound paving for hard landscaping
The versatility, creativity and sustainability of SureSet permeable paving makes it ideal for hard landscaping; either for whole landscape areas, or features within a landscape design. Thoughtful, sustainable hard landscaping is important because it reduces the amount of rainwater run-off, thereby reducing local flooding; creates an environment
Linesca contemporary stainless steel modular seating system
Award-winning Linesca modular stainless steel seating elements offer limitless options for creating unique and modern pieces. Individual stainless steel elements and connectors make it possible to realise almost any shape. The range features straight-lined bodies, arches and two-, three- or four-armed connecting pieces, in combination with
Cube recycled plastic picnic table and bench
Cube picnic tables and benches are manufactured from 100% recycled plastic heavy, solid lumber sections. They are maintenance-free, environmentally-friendly and suitable for any outdoor location from pubs and parks to seafronts. The Cube range has a modern design and is very easy to move around. Products are also easily secured to grass or
Premium Egg Cup fibreglass planter
The Premium Egg Cup fibreglass planter is suitable for any domestic or commercial space. Suitable for shrubs, bedding plants and small trees; can be supplied in any colour and a multitude of different finishes; frost- and UV-resistant; strong yet lightweight; handmade in the UK; 5-year manufacturer's warranty; free UK mainland delivery
Factory Furniture introduces the innovative 'Meet' picnic table
Factory Furniture, a pioneer in designing outdoor furniture solutions, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking Meet picnic table. Combining contemporary design with cutting-edge technology, Meet is set to revolutionise outdoor social gatherings. The Meet picnic table is meticulously crafted to foster connections and enhance outdoor
Square-edged Staffordshire red pavers - The British Library
Ketley’s Staffordshire red pavers are a traditional red colour and their natural variations in tone made them a good match for the south-facing Piazza at the entrance to the Grade I listed British Library in St Pancras. A large number of bespoke plain paver sizes were required, as well as a number of bespoke corduroy tactile pavers
Architectural precast concrete steps
URBASTYLE® produces an extensive standard range of precast architectural concrete steps, in three finishes. The company also has the expertise and capacity to produce cost-effective custom client designs. The step finishes can be co-ordinated with dwarf retaining walls, copings and bollards. Specially designed tactile paving strips can form part
28 large exterior skeleton clocks for Saudi company
G-Enviro in the Middle East contacted Good Directions regarding the manufacturing of exterior clocks for buildings across Saudi Arabia. Clocks are a key architectural feature in many parts of the world, not just for telling the time but as a symbol of power and importance, helping to make buildings stand out from the crowd
Colourful surfacing for playground - Battersea Power Station
DCM Surfaces installed colourful wet pour surfacing on one of the largest construction projects in Europe – the redevelopment of Prospect Park playground at Battersea Power Station. The park took inspiration from the power station’s iconic chimneys and brickwork patterns and was designed to be a vision of colour. The playground features areas