High-voltage environments require fencing that does more than just mark a boundary. It must protect personnel, resist harsh conditions, and support future infrastructure upgrades. That’s exactly what Engineered Composites delivered for SSEN Transmission’s £86 million Alyth substation project with their GRP palisade fencing system. A critical part of the UK’s [...]
Why Environmental Product Declarations Are More Relevant Than Ever In an era where the construction industry is being held to ever-higher sustainability standards, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are emerging as a key requirement in material specification. Whether you’re an architect, contractor, or specifier, understanding the role and value of an [...]
Urban environments come with their own set of challenges when it comes to infrastructure, especially in high-traffic areas where public safety, durability, and aesthetic design all need to be delivered on a tight schedule and budget. A leading infrastructure construction company faced just that while building a pedestrian walkway in [...]
Urban infrastructure is constantly tested by the pressures of daily public use and nowhere is that clearer than on bridges and pedestrian walkways. At Poole’s Wharf Bridge in Bristol, a key crossing for both pedestrians and cyclists, the surface had become dangerously degraded, especially in wet conditions. Engineered Composites stepped [...]
What Makes GRP Flooring an Ideal Industrial Solution? In demanding industrial environments, flooring needs to be strong, safe, and maintenance-free. GRP flooring — made from Glass Reinforced Plastic — offers a solution that ticks all those boxes. Known for its lightweight structure, high strength, and anti-slip performance, GRP flooring is [...]
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common accidents in educational settings. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 55% of all accidents in schools, colleges, and universities are caused by slips or trips, with nearly 2,000 incidents recorded last year alone. Managing this risk is not only essential [...]
Trespassing on railway lines is a serious and growing problem in the UK. Recent figures reveal that 19,408 trespass incidents occurred on the British rail network in 2021/22—the highest number recorded in five years! Alarmingly, 25% of these incidents involved individuals under the age of 18, highlighting the urgent need [...]
5 Key Safety Advantages of GRP Gratings Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of workplace accidents across industries. Whether in industrial settings, marine environments, construction sites, or public spaces, ensuring safety underfoot is essential. One highly effective solution? GRP gratings. Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) gratings provide a [...]
The Role of Handrails in Preventing Workplace Injuries Every year, thousands of workplace accidents occur due to falls, slips, and missteps—many of which could have been prevented with proper safety handrails. Whether on stairs, walkways, platforms, or high-traffic areas, handrails provide a critical barrier between workers and potential hazards. However, [...]
The Hidden Dangers of Unsafe Ladders Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities across industrial, construction, and utility sectors. According to global workplace safety statistics, improper ladder use and structural failures account for thousands of serious injuries every year. Many of these accidents [...]