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Kensington March Newsletter
Welcome To Our Newsletter See what we've been up to over the last few months, with a snapshot of recent projects below. Ruth Gorse Academy, Leeds Kensington have recently installed a large 14m x 10m outdoor dining canopy at the Ruth Gorse Academy in Leeds....
School Canopy Installation During Term Time
As we move towards spring and longer days and there is some lingering concern around infection, school canopies and shade tents remain helpful and relevant in the modern educational setting. Problem is – or at least can be – that cycle racks and canopies are not what...
Above All Else…We’re Here to Talk
We’ve started phoning our clients to ask one simple, overriding four word question: ‘is everyone there OK?’. Why? Because we have decades of experience in construction, supply chain and – most of all – the highs and lows of business to share. Most of all we’ve offered...
Coronavirus – How We’re Supporting Clients
Tell us how we can help – we’re here to talk, advise and find solutions during these challenging times. We’re open for business, financially secure and continuing to support clients using 40 years of construction industry supply chain expertise.
How to Choose a School Canopy: Read These 10 Essentials First (Free Checklist)
How to choose a school canopy? Making sure you’ve considered vital factors like non-fragile status, point loading, canopy types and UV protection first will place a canopy project on a firm footing to safely meet the specific needs of the school today and well into...
The Versatile Uses and Enriching Benefits of School Canopies
School is an enriching experience for students and the addition of a canopy can make it all the more fulfilling. Many schools in the UK have opted to embrace the use of canopies because the shelters help provide social, all-weather learning spaces. According to the...
Child Obesity: Combat the Issue by Encouraging Pupils to Cycle to School
Over 300,000 children in the UK are overweight, obese or severely obese. That's according to the national child measurement programme (NCMP), which surveyed children in 2017 to 2018 school year. Specifically, the rate of severe obesity has increased significantly in...
Non-Fragile School Canopies: This is What You Need to Know
Non-fragile roof assemblies are increasingly becoming a prominent safety issue in the construction industry and buildings like schools. Here is a concise, clear, summary on non-fragile testing as it applies to school canopies, why it’s important and how it works. Why...
Outdoor Classrooms Ideas
Make Outdoor Learning Part Of Your Curriculum I have very clear memories of my years in primary school. I attended a tiny country school with very little space. Its playground was small but backed onto fields and woodland. As a result, outdoor learning formed a...
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing and Installing A Bike Shelter for Your School
When purchasing a cycle shelter for your school, don’t buy one just for the sake of placing a bike parking space on your school’s premises. Your priority is to ensure students and staff get the most out of it. For instance, selecting a cycle shelter based on its...