The Beauty of Concrete – 8 Unusual Concrete Buildings From Around The World Concrete is usually thought of in just a practical way. But we see the beauty and potential in a material that has contributed to making some of the most outstanding buildings in the world. It might be strong, economical, and environmentally friendly... Read more »

How To Seal Precast Concrete Joints   The main reason for applying mastic to the joints of precast concrete is to create an impermeable barrier between the units, this could be for preventing dirt and water getting into a construction joint or to make a weatherproof seal – Sealants can also improve the aesthetics of... Read more »

Residential Precast Concrete Retaining Walls   It’s no secret that there is a shortage of skilled trade-persons in the UK. When you add to this the mounting pressures on housebuilders and construction companies to reduce build costs, minimise delays and maximise profitability in a hugely competitive market, now is the time to utilise modern building... Read more »

Interlocking Concrete Blocks For Retaining Walls It’s fair to say that Structural Engineers have a wide range of options available when designing a retaining wall. Over the last few years the UK construction industry has seen a huge rise in precast concrete retaining wall options including interlocking concrete blocks. With so many retaining wall systems... Read more »

5 Reasons To Use Precast Concrete There are defintiely more advantages for using precast concrete in construction projects, but we thought we’d start with our top 5 for you! 1 – Factory Controlled Quality Manufacturing precast elements off-site, in factory-controlled conditions, ensures the quality of the product remains constant throughout the manufacturing process. A precast... Read more »

Discover Our Range of Products For Creating Storage Bays Whether you are looking for a waste management solution or a temporary storage facility, we have a number of precast products available. Creating a storage bay that is versatile is important in order to ensure you get maximum use and capacity out of your design. Storage... Read more »

Everything you need and want to know about concrete ballast blocks Whether installed on a permanent basis as a means to support installations such as fencing, scaffolding or hoarding or as a temporary solution for short-term projects (event marquees, for example). Concrete ballast blocks are a reliable, durable and long-lasting product that works to support... Read more »

Have Your Heard? Green Gas Industry Receives Vital Boost   Updates to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) With the Government reinstating higher rates for the RHI scheme recently, Anaerobic Digestion plant operators will now be able to claim a restored tariff of 5.6p per kWh of renewable heat generated for Tier 1 bio-methane (the first... Read more »

How to design a fuss-free and low-cost storage bay   Designing and installing storage bays can be complicated. Which panels should you use? How much will the project cost? Should you install the units yourself or pay for professional installation? It can be difficult to know where to start. Also, if you’re looking to create... Read more »

Did you know we offer a hire service on barriers & hoarding blocks? If you’re in need of concrete barriers or hoarding blocks for a short term solution then why not look at our hire option? Our hire service is flexible and we can offload and collect items, so you don’t have to worry about... Read more »

Have you seen our extensive range of retaining walls? Precast concrete retaining walls are one of our most popular products and can be used to create a variety of structures. We’ve listed our range of precast retaining walls below. If you need more information on any of our products simply visit our website, or give... Read more »

Discover the Versatility of Lego Blocks Precast lego blocks can be used to create storage bays, partition walls, or to construct retaining walls. We have a range of lego blocks available in a number of sizes, so you should have no trouble finding the right lego block for your project. Whether you are looking to... Read more »