Effective Ways to Use Precast Concrete Barriers
From busy construction sites to live events and temporary road layouts, concrete barriers are one of the fastest and most reliable ways to protect people, regulate traffic, and secure your site.
We offer a range of precast barriers, available for purchase or hire, and every unit is designed to make installation quick and hassle-free.
Here’s a look at some of the most effective ways to use concrete barriers on site, and how to choose the right type for the job.
Securing Site Perimeters
Need to create a strong, visible boundary around a site or compound? Precast barriers are perfect for securing access points, creating walkways, or protecting storage areas – whether it’s a construction site, a depot, or an empty property.
- 2.5m Jersey Barriers – Perfect for general site security
- 3m Barriers – Longer and heavier, making them ideal for larger perimeters
- Staunton® Barriers – Offer interlocking pivot joints for creating tight corners or enclosed zones
Barriers can be connected to form a continuous line and positioned directly on an existing slab or compacted base – no fixings or foundations are required.
Temporary Traffic Management
On roadworks, retail sites, and public access routes, barriers provide a clear and physical separation between pedestrians and vehicles.
Use Jersey Barriers for quick, visible protection along footpaths or car parks
Position Staunton® Barriers to create temporary bays or diversion routes
Add chevrons or painted finishes for enhanced visibility if required
Our hire service is popular for traffic redirection, event access control, and roadside works – with nationwide delivery and optional offload.
Safe Working Zones
On live sites or busy yards, it’s important to separate plant, vehicles, and workers. Barriers make it easy to create protected zones that can be reconfigured as your project progresses.
Fork recesses and lifting points make repositioning easy
Layouts can be temporary or permanent, depending on site conditions
Combine barrier types to form U-shaped or L-shaped enclosures
Barrier systems can also be combined with fencing, signage, or hoarding for extra control.
Events & Festivals
Outdoor events need reliable barrier systems to control crowds, prevent vehicle access, and ensure safety. Unlike plastic or water-filled barriers, precast barriers cannot be moved by hand and do not need extra filling time.
We’ve supplied concrete barriers for:
Music festivals and arenas
Food and drink events
Sporting events and park runs
Pop-up retail and outdoor markets
Hiring barriers are a cost-effective way to secure your event site without investing in permanent systems.
Creating Flexible Storage Areas
Need to quickly set up a storage bay for skips, materials, or waste? Staunton® barriers feature an interlocking pivot joint, allowing angled installation up to 90°. That makes them ideal for:
Temporary storage bays
Waste segregation zones
Modular storage layouts that can be removed later
This flexibility is useful on busy or evolving sites where space and layout often change.
Installation is Fast and Simple: Every barrier in our range comes with fork recesses or lifting sockets to make handling safe and straightforward. Whether you’ve got a forklift, telehandler, or excavator on site, we’ll supply the correct lifting loops or clutches with your order.
Need help? We also offer HIAB delivery and offload for a full-service solution.
Choosing the Right Barrier for the Job
| Barrier Type | Best for | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5m Jersey Barier | Site security, events, traffic segregation | 2,500 × 610 × 830mm |
| 3m Concrete Barrier | Long runs, larger compounds, soft ground | 3,000 × 450 × 800mm |
| Staunton® Barrier | Angled layouts, flexible bays, enclosed areas | 3,850 × 400 × 850mm |
Still unsure? Just send us a quick sketch or layout plan, and we’ll recommend the best option.
Let’s Get Your Barriers On Site
Whether you’re hiring for a weekend event or buying for long-term site use, we’ll make sure you get the right barriers — delivered when you need them, installed where you want them.
