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Product showcase - Terrabound resin bound surfacing
Terrabound resin bound surfacing is Addagrip's commercial-grade resin bound porous system, introduced to provide a more cost-effective paving solution. Perfect for commercial projects of all sizes. Click Visit website opposite to find out all about Terrabound
Addagrip Terraco
NEWS
2nd May 2024
DEFRA unveils Community Green Spaces Fund for rural communities
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has unveiled the Community Green Spaces Fund, offering a financial boost of up to £7million to rural communities. This funding aims to empower communities in enhancing, reviving, and establishing green spaces nationwide. Grants of up to £75,000 will be available to aid communities in planting
GreenBlue Urban Ltd
NEWS
2nd May 2024
SFA Inlet and Outlet Headwalls
??? We have just launch a new section to our website for SFA Inlet and Outlet headwalls ?? All of our Sewers for Adoption (SFA) headwalls fully comply with the Design and Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers offered for adoption under the Code for adoption agreements for water and sewerage companies operating wholly or mainly in
Althon
NEWS
30th April 2024
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

Featured this month

Greenscreen high-absorption lite noise barrier
Greenscreen is the ultimate in flexible and natural garden fencing. Using technology developed in the professional growing industry, it is designed as the ideal surface and support for climbing plants. Over time the screens become completely clothed in foliage, creating a natural 'green screen' barrier. The pleasant aesthetic of Greenscreen noise
Stone paving, setts and kerbs for Natural History Museum
CED helped to make the main entrance to the Natural History Museum in London wheelchair-accessible. The aesthetics of the outdoor area were upgraded with bespoke Yorkstone ramps, greenschist edging, porphyry setts, granite flags and reclaimed flat kerbs
Winterbourne enclosed modular shelter
NBB Outdoors manufactures the Winterbourne enclosed shelter. Provides cover for outside workspace / machinery, and additional protection for walkways or storage for items such as buggies; fully customisable to include doors, roller shutters, solar lighting and more; ‘Triplex’ anti-corrosion surface treatment guarantees the shelter for 25 years
ACO StormBrixx geocellular stormwater management system
ACO StormBrixx is a unique and patented plastic geocellular stormwater management system. Its versatile design allows the system to be used in applications across all construction environments as a stand-alone solution or as part of an integrated sustainable urban drainage (SuDS) scheme. The patented brickbonding and cross bonding feature provides
Bespoke precast concrete headwalls
Althon offers a full design and build service for bespoke headwall requirements, resulting in the manufacture and supply of a precast bespoke headwall that is uniquely tailored to a specific set of criteria.
Mirror and reflection water features – V&A, Dundee
Fountains Direct was involved from concept stages in creating shallow pool water features at the new V&A museum in Dundee which presents the brilliance of Scottish creativity and the best of design from around the world. In-pool lighting to the building façade was also supplied and installed, and a weekly maintenance service is provided
Bespoke steel planters for public realm
Manor House Planters has worked on numerous public realm projects, providing everything from simple stand-alone planters to extensive modular schemes in intricate designs. Planters can be customised to suit requirements. Steel is ideal for public realm planters as it offers a sleek and modern look along with exceptional durability and toughness
Securus S1 - 358 rigid mesh security fencing to LPS 1175 A1
Securus S1™ rigid steel wire mesh panel fencing provides perimeter security for schools, police stations, utility suppliers and airports. The 358 anti-climb mesh fencing panels are fixed to steel posts with a solid clamp bar for added security. Securus S1 is certified to LPS 1175 A1 (SR1) to withstand basic tool attacks, and is approved for
Nature-inspired inclusive adventure playground - Pennington Flash
Designed by Proludic using feedback from residents as part of a consultation that collated opinions, a new play area at Pennington Flash is part of a £2.7m makeover of the much-loved beauty spot – now part of the Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve. This inclusive, nature-themed family play area attraction features a range of
Public electric BBQ cooktops and surrounds - Bournemouth seafront
Christie outdoor barbeques were installed on Bournemouth's beachfront during a massive regeneration project as part of BPC Council’s summer readiness plans, which aim to support visitors spending time in the area. Unlike domestic or commercial products, Christie communal BBQs are explicitly designed for public outdoor use. They are safe, reliable
Architectural metalwork - new-build and restoration
Leander Architectural undertakes large-scale architectural metalwork projects, as well as providing casting and fabrication facilities - backed up by a dedicated team of engineers and designers. Typical metalwork projects are bespoke decorative and functional structures / shelters, bandstands, public art commissions, glazed canopies, balconies and
Addastone Plus resin bonded surfacing
Addastone Plus resin bonded surfacing provides an attractive, hard-wearing, low-maintenance surface by bonding or fixing loose gravel aggregates to concrete, asphalt, wood or metal. Aggregates bonded with resin to a surface give the appearance of loose gravel without the maintenance problems. A wide range of natural and recycled aggregates can be
Arran 100% recycled plastic hexagonal tree seat
Arran's hexagonal design creates a sociable seating area. 100% recycled plastic material seat / back; guaranteed maintenance-free for 25 years; each bench recycles 12,320 2-litre plastic milk bottles; will never split, chip, crack, rot or degrade
EverEdge Classic galvanised steel lawn edging system
EverEdge Classic landscape edging is unobtrusive, long-lasting and requires no maintenance. It can be installed in the ground, gravel or hard-core to retain permanent edges and to separate any combination of grass, soil, gravel or paving. Designed to be mown over, EverEdge eliminates the time and cost associated with maintaining edgings manually
Seating and planter parklet for public realm - Vauxhall One
RailRoad seating and integrated planters were used to extend a pavement into a parklet solution at Goding Street in Vauxhall as part of a major regeneration project. All metalwork was powder-coated green to match with the vibrancy of the surrounding art, and central tablet rests were added to provide a flat surface for coffee cups, laptops or books
Cranham green oak picnic table and bench set
The robust and virtually vandal-proof Cranham picnic set is made from green oak sleepers that are fully sanded with eased edges and rounded corners for added comfort. Suitable for parks, business complexes, schools and councils. Does not require any maintenance once installed and can withstand the weather. Anti-BBQ steel bars can be fitted to the table
New Medlock Midi bench for preschool and infant school pupils
Neptune Street Furniture is happy to announce the launch of its new and exciting product - Medlock Midi bench. This bench is a smaller and more compact version of its traditional Medlock bench and is aimed at the younger age group of pupils in preschool and infant schools. This bench retains the same overall length of the Medlock bench at 1350mm
Picture-Perf™ perforated fencing
Picture-Perf™ fencing is manufactured from aluminium or stainless steel at heights of 2.0, 2.4, 3.0 and 4.0m. Picture-Perf™ fencing provides increased safety and visual impact compared to standard laser-cut fencing systems due to the perforation process
Play towers, sand and water play for city centre park - Sheffield
Play towers, sand and water play equipment from Timberplay have been used to create Pound's Park, part of a wider ‘Heart of the city’ movement to transform Sheffield’s city centre into a more sociable area to live with more attractive outdoor spaces. The newest phase includes this green park that closely aligns with the city’s environmental
Fountain and water feature design - UK-wide service
Waterscapes offers a complete design and consultancy service for display water features and fountain projects throughout the UK and overseas. A dedicated team of designers and project managers works closely with clients from conception through to completion of each project, and can provide: feasibility studies; specifications; detailed drawings