Keep up-to-date with the latest news & case studies from our precast businesses in the UK.

Poundfield Precast

30th September 2026

Manufacturing concrete box culverts for the Toddbrook Reservoir Project

When unusually heavy rainfall hit the UK in August 2019, the auxiliary spillway at Toddbrook Reservoir in Derbyshire was damaged. Emergency responders leapt into action, evacuating around 1,500 homes in nearby Whaley Bridge to keep local people safe. At the same time, RAF Chinook helicopters dropped more than 400 bags of aggregate onto the dam to stabilise the damaged section and prevent further issues.

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Retaining UK

10th September 2026

We have achieved certification to EN 15258:2008 – Precast Concrete Products – Retaining Wall Elements issued by BSi

We’re proud to announce that Retaining (UK) Ltd has achieved certification to EN 15258:2008 – Precast Concrete Products – Retaining Wall Elements issued by BSi. This certification is an important milestone for Retaining UK and demonstrates our continued commitment...

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Poundfield Precast

7th September 2026

Taking uncertainty out of critical construction

For contractors working across infrastructure and civils, successful delivery increasingly depends on one thing: certainty.

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Poundfield Precast

29th July 2026

Supporting concrete production at Sizewell C nuclear power station

Poundfield was contracted by civil engineering firm Galldris, which is providing groundworks and infrastructure services for the project, to create covered storage bays capable of storing over 8,000 tonnes of aggregates.

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Retaining UK

2nd July 2026

We are delighted to support Spennymoor Town Ladies Development Team

Retaining (UK) Ltd are delighted to support Spennymoor Town Ladies Development Team by sponsoring their new training kit. Grassroots football plays a vital role in developing talent, promoting teamwork, and encouraging participation in sport, and we’re proud to play...

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Poundfield Precast

19th June 2026

Helping Dumfries to a greener future

Residents in Dumfries and Galloway will soon be able to recycle even more of their household waste at a modern new facility which is being created using robust retaining walls supplied by Poundfield Precast.

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