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January 5th 2026 • Posted in: Case Studies, PPG Companies

PPG Projects delivers precast solutions for Newark Castle’s new visitor centre

Built in the mid-12th century, Newark Castle stands as one of Nottinghamshire’s most iconic historic structures.

September 10th 2023 • Posted in: CCP Building Products, Greenbloc

Low carbon concrete BS 8500 update

The construction world is preparing for change, as the British Standard for concrete gets a long-awaited update that will allow greater use of lower-carbon cements.

September 4th 2023 • Posted in: CCP Building Products, Concrete Blocks

A quick guide to Concrete Blocks

Concrete blocks are used everywhere. From housing developments to office blocks, schools to factories. Some of them you can see and some you can’t but one thing is certain, as concrete is the most commonly used building material, they will be around for a long time to come.

July 20th 2023 • Posted in: Beam & Block Flooring, Poundfield Precast

How PEPS flooring can help you achieve the new Part L standards

With flooring U-values reduced under the new Part L regulations to 0.13 W/m²K, for domestic projects our expanded polystyrene (PEPS flooring system) is a great way to exceed the thermal requirements, without needing additional insulation.

July 14th 2023 • Posted in: CCP Building Products, Greenbloc

Leading with a Negative! – CCP break through the carbon barrier with their Greenbloc Technology

In keeping with their commitment to be the leading authority on ultra-low carbon concrete technology, CCP Building Products has successfully trialled the production of a UK first cement-free carbon negative concrete block.

June 14th 2023 • Posted in: Poundfield Precast

Bromford and Castle Vale flood risk management scheme

We supplied a total of 355 metres of precast flood defence walls which varied in height from 1.495 to 1.995 metres high using 50% GGBS (Ground granulated blast-furnace slag) which reduced the embodied carbon of each unit by 35%.

June 1st 2023 • Posted in: CCP Building Products, Greenbloc

Environmental Product Declarations – what are they and why are they important?

An Environmental Product Declaration, or EPD, is a standardised document which provides information about the environmental performance or impact of a product over its entire life cycle, and can include details relating to the manufacturing, transportation, construction, use and recycling or disposal of the product at the end of its life.

May 31st 2023 • Posted in: CCP Building Products, Greenbloc, Poundfield Precast

Greenbloc Ultra used in gold medal-winning Best in Show garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

We were very pleased to have supported Horatio's Garden and Harris Bugg Studio with their award-winning garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year.