Gaysha

Gaysha specialist surfaces permeable and practical surfacing

The Environment Agency’s call for sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) has had a huge effect on the permeable paving market.  One company for which it has had an impact is Gaysha Specialist Surfaces which has recently increased its manufacturing capacity.  The company specialises in r...

Ultrascape

Ultrascape’s Mortar Paving System Revitalises Kettering’s Market Place

Ultrascape’s BS 7533 compliant Mortar Paving System is being used to help transform Kettering Town Centre’s Market Place into a vibrant civic space. The £2.2 million project began in October 2010 and includes the development of new, pedestrian-friendly public areas and transport i...

Ronacrete Ltd

Ronadeck Resin Bound Surfacing at Alton College – reaching the parts tarmac cannot reach

Alton College was built in 1978, making it the first purpose built 6th form college in the UK.  Expansion of the college since the new century began has helped Alton College maintain its leading position.  The college has achieved beacon status for educational excellence and Ofsted has twi...

Hardscape Resourcing Limited

Paving gets top marks

Granito and Struktura Granite-effect tiles from paving supplier HRL have been making the grade on new school and academy constructions in Hillingdon, Southampton, East London and Northampton. Chosen for their slip resistant finish and factory applied dirt and stain resistant coating, the paving til...

Brett Landscaping

Andrew Gill, Specification Product Manager at Brett Landscaping looks at the importance of integrated design in delivering shared spaces

A 2010 survey published by the Institute of Civil Engineers revealed that nearly half of people (49%) place roads and highways at the top of their list of areas that need investment, with public transport second. 21% voted for more investment in flood defences. On top of which there are the ongoing ...