Marks & Spencer, Sprucefield
A&G’s Plaza paving was chosen over other options to rejuvenate the exterior of Marks & Spencer’s Sprucefield Shopping Centre when the original flagging needed refreshed (Silver & Slate).
Chapel Hill, Groby, Leicestershire
A&G provided Saga Ltd with an engineered retaining wall solution that achieved the necessary aesthetics, durability, flexibility and long-term structural performance. The chosen solution was an Anchor Bayfield reinforced soil segmental block system with the Basalt colour split-facing blocks giving the appearance of rough hewn natural stone.
Westlink Case Study, Belfast
A&G provided four separate products for the £104 million Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract for the upgrade of Northern Ireland’s Westlink and M1 (Manhole Units, Half Batter Road Kerbs, Alphacrete Phoenix Masonry Blocks & Anchor Landmark Retaining Wall System).
The Marshes, Dundalk
A&G provided over 5,000 sq m of TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Sorrento Textured and Pollensa Textured) to this scheme. The pencil sharp edges provided by Boulevard paving (Cashel) further enhanced the scheme providing reduced rumble noise from trolleys, making it ideal for the retail environment.
Tesco Edenderry
A&G provided Xflo Rectangular Permeable Paving Solutions as a method of providing source control for storm water falling on the site at Tescos Store, Edenderry (Silver).
Southside, Birmingham
Southside is a contemporary development of apartments located in the heart of Birmingham city centre. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags and Country Cobble paving to this scheme (Genoa Textured).
Sligo Retail Park
Sligo Retail Park is an 18-unit out of town shopping complex. With a total size of 25,550 sq metres, the complex
presented numerous challenges to the developer. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica Retaining Wall System, Boulevard paving and the Xflo® Rectangular Permeable Paving to this scheme.
Rathmore Grammar School, Belfast
One of the most distinguishing features of the school building is the new courtyard, housing the school auditorium. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Rimini) and Country Cobble setts (Slate) for this scheme.
Park Plaza Hotel, Tyrellstown
A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Rimini Ground) to the scheme to enhance the hard landscaping around the hotel and provide a luxurious, attractive entrance.
St Mary’s Credit Union, Navan
St. Mary’s Credit Union has gained notoriety as potentially the most sustainable building in Ireland. A&G’s innovative Xflo Rectangular Permeable Paving, provided the source control system to deal effectively with all storm water on-site, thus fitting perfectly in harmony with the overall ethos of sustainability on this site.
Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast
The Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Musgrave Park Hospital in south Belfast had its gardens hard landscaped for use by patients. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Rimini Ground) and Country Cobble paving (Killyleagh) for this scheme.
The Linen Green, Moygashel, Dungannon
A major expansion at the Linen Green in Moygashel has seen the addition of 15,000 sq ft of retail space and a further 110,000 sq ft. A&G supplied Strada paving (Cashel), Country Cobble paving (Cashel), Natural Aggregate Kerb and Granite Cubes to the site.
Jury’s Inn, Derby
The Jurys Hotel is right in the heart of Derby’s chic and energetic Cathedral Quarter. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Milano & Rimini Textured), Country Cobble paving (Killyleagh) and Anchor Vertica Retaining Walling (Brindle).
Isaac Agnew Garage, Portadown
Located on the Carn Court Road, Portadown the Audi and Mercedes Garage for Isaac Agnews is a superb example of sustainable paving design. A&G supplied Xflo Rectangular Permeable Paving (Creagh Peat Brindle), Boulevard paving (Silver) and Tactile Flags (Sandstone) to this scheme.
Holywood Exchange, D5 Retail Park, Belfast
The prestigious retail-warehousing scheme that forms part of the major Holywood Exchange development in Belfast Harbour Estate, comprises a total of 150,000 sq ft of retail space. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Florento & Rimini Ground) and Rectangular paving to this scheme.
Heywood Memorial, Manchester
A&G have played a significant role in the recent £450,000 regeneration of Heywood’s listed war memorial and gardens, Rochdale, Manchester. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Florento Ground & Rimini Ground) to this scheme.
Grove House, Hainult Road, Co. Dublin
Grove House comprises of 8 luxury and spacious apartments and 9 large detached houses. A&G supplied Country Cobble paving (Cashel), TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Sorrento Ground), Xflo Permeable Paving Solutions (Creagh Peat Brindle) and Kerb / Wall Units (Cashel) to this scheme.
Athlone Library & Civic Centre, Co. Westmeath
The Athlone Library & Civic Centre is an exceptionally designed building with 4,200 sq m. A&G supplied TerraPave® natural aggregate flags (Florento Textured) to this scheme.
Abbey Park Campus, Leicester College
A&G helped set new standards in sustainable drainage at a fabulous £25 million state-of-the-art College Campus in Leicester. The environmentally friendly Abbey Park Campus is believed to have the first Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) in the UK to incorporate permeable paving using large element flags. A&G supplied TerraPave natural aggregate flags (1,500 sq m) using heavy-duty precision plastic spacers, Xflo Rectangular Permeable Paving (6,000 sq m) and Precast Stairs.
Tesco Supermarket, Haslingden, Lancashire
Tesco supermarket required a 3m high, 130m long wall to retain the upper car parking area and support a vehicle ramp between two parking areas. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica Retaining Walling (Sandstone) to this scheme.
Tesco Extra, Chesterfield
The Tesco Extra Store required a free-standing approach ramp to their service yard. Approx. 50Lm of retaining walls were required on both sides of the ramp as it increased from nothing up to a maximum retained height of 4.2m. A&G supplied 346 square metres of Anchor Vertica (Basalt).
Tesco Supermarket Development, Westhill, Aberdee
Tesco Supermarket required retaining walls that would support new car parking areas, access ramps and roads on their development. In all, seven walls were needed, up to a maximum retained height of 4m. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica and Diamond Retaining Wall Systems (Bracken) to this scheme.
Railway Embankment Stabilisation, Hainault, Essex
The London Underground Central Line at Hainault has a 2:1 slope, 5m high and required a 1400mm high retaining wall to support it. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica Retaining Wall System to the 200m long structure.
Queen Elms Student Village, Queens University, Belfast
Queens University now has 24,000 students and wished to replace a collection of 1960’s style tower blocks with an attractive village type environment to house over 1500 students. Poor ground conditions and challenging site topography meant that new building levels for many of the 47 accommodation blocks had to be created by introducing bold terracing, enclosed within a series of engineered retaining walls. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica retaining walls (10m in length & 2m high).
Park School, Bristol, Avon
Park School required a retaining solution with a high quality finish, whilst being flexible enough to allow terraces and internal and external corners to be incorporated. A key consideration for the school was that the pupils would not be able to climb the wall. A&G supplied the Anchor Vertica Retaining Wall (Sandstone) to this scheme.
Magee College, University of Ulster, Derry,
The Magee Campus needed to optimise the use of available space during development on the steeply sloping Strand Road site. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica Retaining Wall and Alphacrete Masonry Blocks to this scheme.
Housing Development, Coppenhall, Staffordshire
An engineered retaining wall solution was required to provide vehicular access over rising ground on a development of 11 new homes. In addition, the ability to gently curve the structure to enhance the aesthetics would be an advantage. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica® Retaining Wall (Brindle) to this scheme.
Herbert Strutt School, Belper, Derbyshire
A&G’s Anchor Diamond Segmental Retaining Wall System forms a 100m long curved wall which goes up to 2.8m high and creates an enclosed play and recreation area for the pupils at this school in Belper (Sandstone).
Harlaw Bank Housing Development, Balerno, Edinburgh
A development in Balerno, Edinburgh required innovative retaining wall solutions to meet two distinct needs; 1. River training retaining walls including flood prevention measures to the adjacent Bavelaw Burn; 2. Aesthetically pleasing retaining walls in the rear gardens of the properties. A&G supplied Anchor Vertica Retaining Wall (Brindle) to this scheme.
Galway Wall, Ashbrooke, Galway
A brown field site, previously used as a landfill on the outskirts of Galway, was to be redeveloped for housing. Retaining walls were required around three sides of the landfill. A system was required that would be rapid and simple to build, as the excavations would be within unstable waste material. Furthermore, to avoid leaving the unprotected landfill exposed for too long, the contractor required a system that could be built in short lengths. A&G’s Anchor Landmark Retaining Wall System was used for this scheme.
Anns Grove Primary School, Spencer Road, Sheffield
Develop a retaining wall solution that had to fit perfectly within the ethos of sustainable design which is apparent throughout the project. Furthermore, all materials on the exterior of the project and surrounding grounds had to be self finishing and easily maintained throughout the life of the school, saving on resource use and maintenance costs. Approx. 350 sq m (face area) of A&G’s Anchor Vertica Retaining Wall (Cotswold Buff) was installed on this project.
Experts in the Education Sector
A&G has always been a major supplier to the ‘education sector’ with its ranges of innovative products that change and develop to meet the needs of this quality driven, cost conscious market.