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The NHS has stated that being physically active during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is very important for your physical and mental health. It can enhance your mood, wellbeing and energy levels by helping to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.An outdoor space, which has been available to people since restrictions eased slightly, is a Multi Use Games Areas. These areas provide a fantastic space for individuals to exercise through the medium of sport. For many the re-opening of these spaces has provided a much-needed outlet. Teenagers …

Now in its 13th year of production, over 10,000 Steelway Brickhouse Defender units have now been supplied. Many of which have been fabricated for companies across the UK and worldwide such as this prestigious contract we blogged about in January. The Steelway Defender range of access covers and frames are designed for use on a variety of applications that require frequent opening and are subject to slow moving vehicular traffic. Including the patented Stamplock locking mechanism its not hard to see why these access covers have been so …

With social distancing measures now firmly in place the majority of construction sites are currently shut. These measures ensure both workers and the public safety. But how do buildings still progress and how does the construction industry keep going in the coming months?Modular construction could play a part in keeping projects on track for many sites once the lockdown rules start to be lifted. One of the many benefits from modular construction is that it allows a project to continue without the need to be on the site, therefore increasing …

Palisade fencing is a popular and revered fencing solution that is utilised all around the world. This type of fencing is highly versatile due to the fact that the environment it can be used in is almost endless. It’s an application you probably pass daily but don’t truly stop to think about its abilities and impact. Not only does Palisade fencing set the boundaries of a parameter of an establishment but it also offers high-security features. Where is palisade fencing used? The key selling point of Palisade fencing is its …

Steelway Brickhouse have recently undertaken a number of contracts to supply fabricated access steel covers and frames with clear openings 3.8m x 1.2m. These openings are for accessing staircases manufactured by our Wolverhampton manufacturing facility and are used to gain access to below ground plant rooms.The ChallengeThe more conventional design would be to supply spring assisted covers using 4 covers along with associated cross beams and channels to drain surface water. The problem with such designs is that when using the staircase …