Outdoor planters for Recycle Week 2022
Recycle Week is almost upon us, which is Recycle Now’s flagship annual event celebrating recycling across the nation. The campaign was created to encourage the public to recycle more of the right things, more often which is supported by the government, media, large retailers and brands and waste management companies.
Why is sustainable construction important for climate change?
The construction industry is a large user of our planet’s natural resources and with more focus on the growing concerns of our climate emergency, construction companies are being asked to reduce their impact by opting for more sustainable construction solutions.
Press release: Scottish firm raises investment, sets sights on defence market
A Scottish company making unique “green” construction blocks has raised a six-figure
investment and plans a push into the defence market with a life-saving ballistic and blast
resistant version.
Stirling-based QUICKBLOCK said the £310,000 investment came from Edinburgh angel
syndicate Equity Gap, Scottish Enterprise under its co-investment fund and the University of
Strathclyde Inspire Entrepreneurs’ Fund.
Pop-up shops and events with QUICKBLOCK
For many businesses around the UK, regardless of size, setting up a pop-up shop or creating custom exhibition stands for pop-up events can often require a lot of project management with lots of elements to think about.
Spot us at the Game Fair this July
The team here at QUICKBLOCK are very excited to be attending The Game Fair 2022 this summer with our very own custom exhibition stand. The Game Fair brings together like-minded individuals with shared interests in country pursuits and a real passion for the Great British countryside.
Top creative uses for pop-up buildings
There are many uses for pop-up buildings and the most common use that springs to mind is in the retail or hospitality sectors with the likes of pop-up shops or pop-up bars. A recent change in their landscape, thanks to the pandemic, has meant they have had to adapt and become more flexible with uncertain trading conditions.
The rise of sustainable building materials
Sustainable building materials are named as such when they have a low environmental impact compared to traditional building materials. It means they are sourced sustainably ensuring there is a circular supply chain and are energy efficient in production.
Achieving custom exhibition stands with QUICKBLOCK
The event industry is back with what feels like an almighty bang and a sigh of relief after the past couple of years’ of abstinence. We have waved a fond farewell to social distancing measures and got back to doing what we do best supporting the event industry.
A guide to temporary buildings
Temporary buildings are ones that do not have any intention of being in place for a long period of time. There are a variety of temporary buildings or shelters available for various projects and needs.
Are you lambing season ready?
The lambing season is one of the busiest in the farming community with sixteen million ewes giving birth every year in the UK. It’s the time of year that generally signals to the rest of the UK that spring has sprung when they see a bouncing lamb galloping across a field.
