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Deans Farm demolition by Mick George

A former agricultural site known as Deans Farm in Leighton Buzzard is set for major redevelopment, transforming the existing landscape in to a £3.6m commercial premises.

Construction experts Mick George Ltd on behalf of Parkway Construction (MK) Ltd will shortly commence Demolition of the existing office / store buildings and two bungalows, making way for an impressive warehouse, loading bay, sorting shed, service-yard, office and vehicle-parking facility, on this 1.79-hectare site off of the A505.

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Addagrip STARPATH - lighting the way

Introducing Addagrip STARPATH – our innovative light-emitting resin bound surfacing incorporating the latest photoluminescent technology.

Addagrip STARPATH transforms our resin bound surfacing systems Addaset, Addabound, Terrabound and Terrabase Rustic into light responsive, sustainable pathways. By harnessing UV energy during the day, the surface includes charged composite granules which emit ambient lighting for up to 10 hours during the night.

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St. George brought to the ground

The popular St. Georges Retail Park on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre is currently undergoing construction works to enable the installation of three new units, extending the site to 189,095sq. ft and 14 separate retailers.

Planning permission for the scheme was initially granted back in 2015, with the project originally scheduled for opening in Autumn 2017, but after some delays, the development is now underway.

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Safe and compliant temporary works

Brady Corporation's new Temporary Works Tag enables companies to increase compliance and workplace safety by communicating vital information on the temporary works where it can be seen by all workers.

Increase compliance

Complying with the British Standard 5975:2008 for temporary works becomes easier with the Temporary Works Tag. On the tag's removable insert, inspectors can place the date and time of their inspection, along with their signature and the company they work for. The insert also includes information on who erected the temporary works, when it was erected, who is coordinating it, and what the maximum load is of the temporary works.

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Construction’s finest prepare to be honoured at National Site Awards

The very best performing construction sites registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme are getting ready for the prestigious 2018 National Site Awards in April. 

The National Site Awards recognise those registered sites that have shown the highest levels of consideration towards the public, the workforce and the environment. 

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