Introduction HS2 is not being built as a short-term transport solution. It is a piece of national infrastructure designed to operate for more than a century, carrying high-speed services through tunnels, across viaducts and into complex station environments day after day. When infrastructure is expected to perform for that long, [...]
Introduction Reinforced concrete sits at the heart of HS2’s physical infrastructure. From tunnel wall pillars and equipment bases to drainage structures and retaining elements, concrete provides the mass, stability and durability required for a high-speed railway designed to operate for more than a century. Traditionally, steel reinforcement has been the [...]
Introduction Few elements of major rail projects are as overlooked as fencing, yet few carry the same long-term consequences when they are specified poorly. On a project the scale of HS2, fencing is not simply a boundary treatment. It is a permanent safety system designed to protect people, infrastructure and [...]
High Speed 2, known simply as HS2, stands as one of Britain’s most ambitious infrastructure endeavours in decades, poised to transform rail travel between London and the Midlands and, in its original conception, beyond. Even amid controversy over costs and timelines this high-speed rail project continues to make headlines for [...]
Introduction Housebuilding is changing. Homeowners, developers, and local authorities are demanding eco friendly building materials for houses that reduce carbon, improve safety, and last longer. Traditional choices such as timber, steel, and concrete remain dominant, but all bring challenges. Timber requires preservatives to resist decay. Steel corrodes and needs painting [...]
Radar domes (radomes) are protective enclosures for radar antennas and communication systems, shielding sensitive equipment from environmental damage while enabling clear signal transmission. As global demand for reliable communication and advanced surveillance expands in aviation, defense, marine, meteorology, and telecommunications, Glass Reinforced Plastic radar domes (GRP radar domes) have become [...]
Building the Backbone of the Digital World As data centres become the nerve centres of global connectivity, the demand for innovative materials that deliver on durability, safety, and environmental performance is intensifying. Traditional construction materials such as steel and concrete often fall short when it comes to the specialised needs [...]
Rail infrastructure requires robust solutions that can be installed quickly, perform under pressure, and ensure long-term safety. When Network Rail needed end-of-platform protection to prevent unauthorised track access, they partnered with Engineered Composites to install a high-performance GRP mesh fencing system. The result? A durable, low-maintenance fencing solution delivered without [...]
When structural demands meet operational limitations, traditional materials often fall short. That was the case at Tres Cruces Hospital in Spain, where a rooftop helicopter ambulance pad was urgently needed—without overloading the hospital’s roof or disrupting the active A&E ward below. Enter GRP structural profiles from Engineered Composites: lightweight, high-strength [...]
When Copenhagen Kastrup Airport needed a blast wall that could withstand extreme conditions while meeting aviation security standards, traditional steel options posed too many limitations. The solution? GRP structural profiles from Engineered Composites. Located in a coastal environment with demanding operational timelines and strict fire and safety standards, the airport [...]
