Category: Case studies

January 22nd 2025    •    Posted in: Bespoke concrete, Case studies

Artificial barrier reefs: Boosting marine diversity and fish stocks

Over the years, the construction of energy infrastructure, such as offshore wind farms, has contributed to the loss of natural marine habitats. This has posed significant challenges to marine biodiversity and has impacted fish populations, particularly commercially important species like cod. To counter these effects, Exo Engineering has developed artificial reefs aimed at restoring lost habitats, providing a haven for juvenile fish and other marine organisms.

November 16th 2022    •    Posted in: Aquacast, Case studies, Retaining Walls

Aquacast blocks for intertidal estuary defences at Aldeburgh Golf Club

Aquacast blocks were chosen as the preferred solution to reduce the risk of further settlement which would eventually lead to the sinking of the defence walls.

November 14th 2022    •    Posted in: Alfabloc, Case studies, Retaining Walls

Alfablocs strong enough to withstand space rocket engine testing

We often get excited when we see how our retaining walls are being used by our customers, but we have to be honest and say that the excitement reached new levels recently when we saw this amazing video from Orbex.

February 25th 2022    •    Posted in: Alfabloc, Case studies, Retaining Walls

3 metre Alfablocs used for grain store

When you’re producing high quality seed it’s essential to maintain the integrity and identity of the crop once it’s been harvested.

September 17th 2021    •    Posted in: Bespoke concrete, Case studies, Charity Work, Precast plinths

North Notts Wild in Art Bookbench trail encourages town centre footfall

We recently supplied precast plinths for some stunning BookBenches to sit on for an art trail which ran from 18th June through to 5th September.

September 10th 2021    •    Posted in: Bespoke concrete, Case studies

Menai Suspension Bridge footway panel replacement project wins Bridges Management Award

The iconic Grade 1 listed Menai Suspension Bridge is the second oldest operational vehicular suspension bridge in the world.

July 26th 2021    •    Posted in: Betaloc, Case studies, Retaining Walls

Poundfield Precast install 1,000 Betaloc blocks near Sevenoaks in Kent for Eurodome

The storage bays will be used to store 5,500 tonnes of salt and 19,000 tonnes of road and asphalt planings.

April 14th 2021    •    Posted in: Bespoke concrete, Case studies, Charity Work, Sea defence walls

Great foundations created for Octopus Ahoy!