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10 August 2015

Natural stone slabs specified for World War I memorial

The sandstone memorial is an important part of the local Sutton-on-Hull community, attracting hundreds of visitors each year. The structure received a significant amount of renovation to improve its stone plaque and ensure better access for a large proportion of visitors with mobility needs. The natural stone slabs have been used to restore Sutton War[…]

  • 10 August 2015

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06 August 2015

Paving materials improve entrance access at medieval church

The church was originally built in the 13th century and has been protected by conservation area covenants. However, the hard landscaping of village green at its entrance was in need of replacements setts, as the original quarried stone surface had become worn and uneven. Brett Landscaping’s Alpha Antique paving met the project’s aesthetic requirements, as[…]

  • 06 August 2015

24 July 2015

Block concrete paving products specified for Leicester re-development

Charcon was chosen to specify block paving products for the re-development the area, which was made famous by discovery of King Richard III in 2013. Charcon’s Andover Textured premium precast concrete paving was specified for the historic re-development The project was part of Leicester City Council’s ongoing street rejuvenation programme, receiving funding from the Heritage[…]

  • 24 July 2015

15 July 2015

Charcon offers BIM-enabled commercial hard landscaping products

In 2011, the Government proposed an industry-wide adoption of BIM technology. The initiative was designed to promote sector modernisation across all publicly funded projects; it also aimed to reduce capital costs and carbon consumption. By June 2016, all Government-funded projects must be conceived, designed, specified, built, maintained and even demolished using BIM technology as a[…]

  • 15 July 2015