by Platipus Anchors | Oct 26, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
This 3.5m high road embankment affected by scouring and flooding resulted in some shallow sliding of the bank face inducing cracks in the adjacent footway and bus lay-by. Furthermore, a potential deep seated failure could compromise the safety of the road users above....
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 20, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Congratulations to Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD and Ann-Marie Powell Gardens Studio on their success at the SGD Awards 2021. Two well deserved awards for Sopwell House hotel. We are extremely proud to have played a small part in making Ann-Marie’s amazing vision...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 19, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
With the The Premier League returning this weekend after the International break, we look back at a project that we completed providing anchor points for a pitch cover at Wolves F.C. The anchors were installed & proof tested to an engineered design, all fittings...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 18, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
It has been great to be back at GEOTEX in Bristol today, for the first time since early 2020. Some very interesting presentations from expert speakers within the Ground & Environmental Engineering industry. Update your knowledge at one of the next events in Leeds...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 16, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
A great example of a 4m² G-WALL, Modular Living Wall System, that was planted from seed earlier this...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 10, 2021 | News
Supporting World Mental Health Day today. There are many ways to improve your mental health, one of which is the impact that nature has on your mental and physical wellbeing. Here at Platipus we have the pleasure of working within the landscaping industry; improving...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 8, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
As always Platipus Anchors add value! The stunning Rockwood Estate is up for sale at £19.7 million. As part of the redevelopment our Earth Anchors were used to enable the construction of an extension to the rear of the property. You can read a little bit more about...
by Platipus Anchors | Oct 6, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications
In situations where traditional foundation solutions have failed or are failing, due to incorrect installation or unsuitable ground conditions, a selection of bespoke wire stay solutions are available to help stabilize the array and provide additional restraint...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 27, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications
Floating solar arrays are a direct response to the lack of space. They preserve valuable land & represent a serious alternative to ground mounted PV systems. As directional change of solar panels can reduce electricity production, it is critical that a floating...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 27, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
We have had a great week so far at RHS Chelsea Flower Show with lots of fun and laughter. We have met some fabulous people along the way including the wonderful Garden Designer Hannah Phillips, who’s amazing G-WALL design was one of the top entries in last...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 27, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications
Platipus ground anchors are perfectly suited for most off-grid & standalone systems. The anchors can be easily installed by hand with simple tools & unskilled labour, removing the need for specialised equipment. As the anchor system & installation...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 27, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
We are very proud to have supplied David Dodd (Outdoor Room) with Platipus Deadman Tree Anchoring System with Plati-Mat for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden entitled ‘The Queen’s Green Canopy Garden’. This garden has been created in support of the...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 27, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Join us for our ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar in conjunction with Geosynthetics Limited. Targeted at Developers, Designers and Contractors, Max du Plessis (Platipus) and Eddie Emblen (Geosynthetics) will demonstrate how combining ground anchors with suitable...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 27, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
We are very excited to be displaying our G-WALL Modular Living Wall System at RHS Chelsea Flower Show next week, 21st-26th September. To find more visit stand 512 where Carl Reeders, Mandy Balcombe & Ricky De Abreu will be happy to help.
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 15, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications
While rooftop solar arrays are the most common, there are many reasons to consider a ground mounted solar panel system. They are easy to place on open land, can be set at the perfect angle to optimize energy production and are extremely easy to access for cleaning and...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 12, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This small but productive fish farm contains around 1,000,000 fish at any one time and damage or loss through hungry predators can be problem. Platipus ground anchors were used to secure the heavy duty netting that was needed to safeguard the growing fish from...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 11, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Preparations for RHS Chelsea Flower Show are already in full swing. It was great to see some familiar faces yesterday & get a sneak peek at Taina Suonio’s ‘Finnish Soul Garden’ & Gareth Wilson – MCIHort MPGCA ‘Blue Diamond Forge...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 10, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
A solution was required to counter uplift for this underground walkway connecting two buildings on opposite sides of a road in Co Derry, Northern Ireland. 12 Platipus Anchors with 120 year design life were installed. The wire tendon was then passed over the walkway,...
by Platipus Anchors | Sep 2, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat & Piddler Tree Irrigation were featured on Friday’s BBC Gardeners World Programme. We are very proud that the ‘What Lies Beneath’ Garden, designed by Professor David Stevens FSGD, FCI Hort, won...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 27, 2021 | Marine & Shoreline
Something different for a Friday! 40 x S6 and 16 x S8 anchor systems were used to secure this fantastic inflatable water park in Hungary. Have a great weekend...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 25, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the Klyde Warren Park is a combination of a green roof, bridge and tunnel positioned on top of the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. By designing the deck with trenches formed between the structural beams, trees were given room to grow...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 18, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions
REAL TIME INSTALLATION: Less than 3 minutes to install Platipus S6 Anchors to a 3m driven depth, including extracting the drive rods. Efficient work by our Approved Installer Precision Cutting...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
Every garden, no matter how small, has some vertical space, be it a wall or other suitable structure, that is perfect for populating with plants. The Platipus G-WALL® is an ideal living wall system for annuals, perennials, succulents, tropical and edibles such as...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 15, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Vegetation growing through this 20m dry-stone wall was causing buckling and fracturing, so Platipus Percussion Driven Earth Anchors were driven through the spaces between the stones to reinforce the structure. As this was a public facing structure our recessed bronze...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 10, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions
Combining a suitable geotextile, supplied by Geosynthetics Limited, with Platipus ARGS ground anchors provided an effective vegetated solution against wind & rainwater erosion on this Millwood Designer Homes development in Hawkhurst, Kent. From installation to...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 4, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The gardens at the Maggie’s Centres in Southampton are looking stunning now that they are fully established. We are incredibly proud to have contributed to the project by providing the tree anchoring systems to secure the Hillier Nurseries Ltd trees. The centre...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 3, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
A requirement for the planning permission of this housing development, in Cumbria, was the remediation of this old & unstable retaining wall adjacent to the site. As there were no weep holes in the wall the Platipus anchors were fitted with our Plati-Drains to...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 3, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation, Webinars
We really enjoyed listening to Jamie Butterworth for this weeks Platipus live webinar. He gave us an interesting & entertaining insight into his award winning gardens at RHS Chatsworth & RHS Hampton Court, along with a fantastic overview of his stunning new...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 3, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
Some nice photos of this prestigious 169 unit Barratt Developments plc project overlooking the sea at Honeycombe Beach in Bournemouth. During excavation into the hillside, Platipus ground anchors provided permanent lateral restraint to counteract overturning moments...
by Platipus Anchors | Aug 1, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications
With extreme weather events becoming a regular occurrence it is increasingly important to protect your structures from uplift in the case of high winds. Platipus earth anchors are an extremely reliable and effective solution for most frame designs and are suitable for...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 26, 2021 | Landscape, Webinars
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 23, 2021 | Marine & Shoreline
To help protect our blue planet we have developed a range of marine grade anchoring systems suitable for underwater and shoreline applications. These solutions are less intrusive than concrete and have minimal impact on the environment. This can be seen from the...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 22, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Temporary & Permanent Structures
We provide support for many temporary structures from grandstands, seating, staging to film sets. With many ICC cricket fixtures taking place this weekend we thought we would look back at a project we did at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, NZ where Platipus S8 anchor...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 22, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture archaeologists have made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery on a HS2 project in Hillingdon, a rare hoard of over 300 bronze Iron Age coins, dating back 2175 years. And that’s why we use bronze anchors on permanent projects requiring a...
by Platipus Anchors | Jul 9, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Mandy Balcombe had a lovely day meeting various talented designers and contractors at the Royal Horticultural Society Hampton Court Garden Festival. She was thrilled to spend time with the highly talented Jamie Butterworth and Alan Williams on their RHS Feature Garden...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 25, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
The Platipus Rootball Fixing System with Plati-Mat being used to secure a 6.5m Leylandii to provide screening and privacy at this property in Sevenoaks. Installation was completed by VB Garden...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 18, 2021 | Landscape, Webinars
There is still time to register for Monday’s ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar with VIP guest presenter Mark Gregory who will guides us through the challenges of completing the impressive Commonwealth & Mid Town Parks in...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 15, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Webinars
A catastrophic example of what happens to a pipeline without adequate buoyancy control. There is still time to register for this week’s free webinar on Pipelines. Aimed at Designers, Contractors & Pipeline Owners it will provide a practical insight into how...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 11, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, News
As the G7 leaders meet at the Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate today, to discuss shared challenges over a three-day summit, we reflect on the part we played in the construction of this beach front regeneration & conferences facilities. Very...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 10, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Webinars
Join us for our next live ‘Industry Specific’ webinar. Aimed at Designers, Contractors & Pipeline Owners it will provide a practical insight into how earth anchors can be used as an economical solution to counteract buoyancy and support associated pipeline...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 8, 2021 | Marine & Shoreline, News
A healthy ocean is a critical part of the solution to the climate crisis. To do our bit to help to protect 30% of the blue planet we have developed a range of marine grade anchoring solutions. These are less intrusive than a concrete dead-weight and have minimal...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 7, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus ground anchors providing support, not only to the cut face slope but also the surrounding trees, before the construction of a new house in France. Nice work Anteq! Read more on LinkedIn.
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 2, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This retaining wall is part of an upgrade to the access for a reservoir that is crucial to the water supply in the Papamoa region in New Zealand. Platipus Anchors were used to provide the extra support to the wall that was required to widen the road on this steep...
by Platipus Anchors | Jun 1, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation, What our Customers Say
G-WALL is the perfect backdrop for a range of architectural and visually striking plants to give vertical interest. It’s easy to assemble, install and maintain, allowing plants to develop into a stunning, ever-changing, dramatic display. – Christine Mulinder,...
by Platipus Anchors | May 27, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Some lovely photos of a recently completed Slope Stabilisation project in Thailand by our distributor Vigor Merger. 450 Platipus S4 ARGS Systems were used as part of the slope protection scheme at Pha-Daeng Beach in the Chumphon Province. A really neat...
by Platipus Anchors | May 26, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
38 years after Battersea Power Station was decommissioned the first residents move back into the Grade II listed Switch House West. We are thrilled to have been specified as preferred tree anchoring system to secure all of the trees on the stunning roof gardens....
by Platipus Anchors | May 25, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Webinars
Great attendance for last weeks’s webinar: ‘HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Maximisation of Land Use; Earth Retaining Structures, Cut Face Slopes, Slope Stabilisation, Erosion Control & Attenuation Ponds’. Presented by HOSSEIN KHANSARI and hosted by Alan...
by Platipus Anchors | May 21, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Project Update: Two rows of Platipus Anchors now installed by Topbond PLC providing extra prop force along the canal at Victoria Park. Very smart! ...
by Platipus Anchors | May 20, 2021 | Landscape, News, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
We are proud to have played small part in preparing the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the 2012 Olympic Games and the fantastic legacy it has become. You can read the original article here:...
by Platipus Anchors | May 19, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction, Webinars
Less than 24 hours to go until this week’s webinar ‘Housing Development’: Maximisation of Land Use; Earth Retaining Structures, Cut Face Slopes, Slope Stabilisation, Erosion Control & Attenuation Ponds Sign up...
by Platipus Anchors | May 14, 2021 | Landscape, News
The winner of the competition to receive a free signed copy of ‘My Real Garden’ by Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD is Jonathan Bourne, nominated by Paul Scott. Congratulations! Carl Reeders will contact you directly to organised delivery. We had a huge...
by Platipus Anchors | May 14, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
An interesting project demonstrating the versatility of Platipus earth anchors. Here they are being utilised as foundation support for this protected wall in Switzerland. Find out more about Platipus Anchors: Civil Engineering & Construction Original Article on...
by Platipus Anchors | May 13, 2021 | News
To support Mental Health Awareness Week here are some top tips on connecting with nature to improve your mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/tips
by Platipus Anchors | May 12, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction, Webinars
Join us for our live webinar covering the use of Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) for maximising land use in housing development: Click here to Register!
by Platipus Anchors | May 11, 2021 | News
Approximately 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year. During Mental Health Awareness Week we want to grow awareness of the role nature can play in preventing stress and creating good mental health for all. If you or anyone you know is...
by Platipus Anchors | May 10, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation, Webinars
Register Today for Andy Sturgeon’s ‘Concept To Completion’ Webinar!
by Platipus Anchors | May 7, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation, What our Customers Say
Find out more about G-WALL: https://platipusdirect.co.uk/products/g-wall #platipusanchors #platipus #gardendesign #landscaping #landscapedesign #urbandesign #livingwall #GWALL
by Platipus Anchors | May 6, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
A lovely day today for a site visit to a canal in Victoria Park. This is the first of 2 rows of Platipus Anchors being used in conjunction with a wailing beams to provide extra prop force for 21 meters of new sheet piles. Excellent work by our approved...
by Platipus Anchors | May 5, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
A great photo that captures the Ropetech Access Solutions crew installing B6 aluminium bronze anchors, during a night-time possession, for a large rail rock retention scheme. Great work!
by Platipus Anchors | May 4, 2021 | Landscape, News, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
May the 4th be with you! A few aerial shots from one of our favorite projects, where we anchored over 70 of the trees on the set of Rogue One: A Star Wars...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 28, 2021 | Landscape, News
COMPETITION: We are giving away one signed copy of ‘My Real Garden’, by Garden Designer & TV Presenter, Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD. To enter: 1. Tag/Nominate the person you would like to receive the book in the comments below 2. Then share this post...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 22, 2021 | Landscape, News, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Happy Earth Day! Improving your green space is one of the best things you can do to protect our planet and help to tackle climate change. We encourage everyone to maximize their green space by creating a living wall, green roof or simply planting something new. Find...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 20, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications, Webinars
This large 5MW array was originally specified using a single pile mounting system, however this was unable to provide the required pull-out loads. So a Platipus retrofit solution, using S6 anchors and a unique tensioner, was used to rapidly secure each and every frame...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 16, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
There is still time to register for next weeks webinar ‘Creating Amazing Urban Green Spaces: Understanding The Benefits Of Living Walls And Green Roofs In Your Garden Designs’. Our Global Landscape Solutions Manager Carl R. will guide you through this...
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 14, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications, Webinars
Less than 24 hours to go until this week’s webinar ‘SOLAR: Anchoring Solutions for all Floating, Ground Mounted and Off-Grid Applications’. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dcuFzXm
by Platipus Anchors | Apr 13, 2021 | Landscape, News
Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD’s new book ‘My Real Garden’ is now available to buy on Platipus Direct. Created during Lockdown 2020, by gardeners for gardeners, it also supports the national GREENFINGERS CHARITY dedicated to helping life-limited...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 30, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
This highway embankment required remediation after an initial report indicated instability, which can be clearly seen by the rotation of pedestrian railing. After de-vegetation, access was created for the excavator to re-profile the slope and for initial anchor...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 29, 2021 | Landscape, Webinars
We really enjoyed listening to Ross Conquest at last weeks Platipus live webinar. He gave us an interesting & entertaining insight into the creation of a private domestic garden, from the initial concept right through to completion & aftercare. If you were...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 26, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
63 Platipus B8 Anchors were installed to facilitate the re-alignment of this motorway by supporting the bridge wing walls and abutments. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dvPcjuK
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 24, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Webinars
Great attendance for last weeks’s webinar: ‘ROADS & BRIDGES: Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) for Road Widening, Slope Stabilisation and Retaining Structures’. Presented by Alan Richardson and hosted by Max du Plessis, we finished with an...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 16, 2021 | Landscape, News
Congratulations to Ross Conquest for winning the HTA Benevolent Award and for being a finalist in the Garden Feature category at this years Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Awards. If you would like to hear this inspirational landscape designer and...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 15, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Huge congratulations to Mark Gregory of Landform Consultants Ltd for winning a number of categories at this year’s Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) awards. This included the prestigious ‘Supreme Winner’ and the ‘Commercial...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 11, 2021 | News
Sad to hear about the passing of Bill Harkin who designed and built the first Glastonbury Pyramid Stage in 1971. On many occasions we have had the privilege of anchoring the main speaker stands either side of this iconic structure.
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 11, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction, Webinars
FREE WEBINAR: Join us for our second live ‘Industry Specific’ webinar in the 2021 series. Aimed at Engineers, Designers or Contractors it will provide a practical insight on how earth anchors can be used on a range of temporary or permanent applications. Illustrated...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 10, 2021 | Landscape
Great photo, from before lockdown, of Orchard Lisle Courtyard surrounded on three sides by student accommodation for Guys & St Thomas’ Hospital. We love the contemporary asymmetric design by Annie Chapman of Verde Design.
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 8, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
After the success of last years webinar series, we have launched ‘Industry Specific’ webinars for 2021. Aimed at Engineers, Designers and Contractors it will provide a practical insight on how Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®) can be used as an...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 4, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Today we are proud to celebrate World Engineering Day. We thrive on providing innovative anchoring solutions for a diverse range of engineering applications and industry sectors. Need help with a project?...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 2, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems were featured in last nights re-run of this episode of Love your Garden. Watch through to 8 mins & 10 secs to hear an excellent explanation of why tree anchors were the preferred solution to staking for this garden. See our very...
by Platipus Anchors | Mar 1, 2021 | Photovoltaic Applications
We love firsts and really looking forward to this one. These S4 anchors will soon be installed on MBR making them the first use of Platipus Anchors on a solar project in the region. Stay tuned for some more updates massive thanks to Jeff Curnick for the design support...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 26, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems supports National Trust’s 5 year initiative to plant circles of blossom trees in cities across the UK. The London Blossom Garden is being planted in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a site we supplied tree anchoring systems for the...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 25, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Semi mature trees need careful handling from the minute that they are lifted in the nursery, right through to being planted in their new location. Here is a great video from one of our customers, Nature First, showing exactly how to lift, plant and secure even the...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 24, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
Once again we had a great attendance for last Thursday’s webinar: ‘RAIL EARTHWORKS: Stabilising Infrastructure Slopes & Retaining Structures using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®)’. Presented by Max du Plessis and hosted by Alan...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 23, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions, Civil Engineering & Construction
Great photo of an excavator, positioned in a shallow river, driving anchors to support this retaining wall
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 22, 2021 | Landscape, Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Congratulations to Nick Burch from the Operations Department of Chessington World of Adventures Resort for winning the Tudor Environmental Virtual Trade Day Prize Draw. We were pleased to sponsor the Fortnum & Mason Hamper and hope you enjoyed its luxurious...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 19, 2021 | Landscape
Fantastic attendance for Tuesdays webinar presented by Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD, we thoroughly enjoyed listening to her talk all about the designs for the Hilltop Gardens at RHS Wisley. If you would like to register for any of our upcoming webinars with some very...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
Don’t forget you can still sign up for your free place on tomorrow’s webinar covering RAIL EARTHWORKS: Stabilising Infrastructure Slopes & Retaining Structures using Percussion Driven Earth Anchors (PDEA®). Register...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 15, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
There is still time to register for tomorrow’s ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar with VIP guest presenter Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD. Register now to reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/dfxbwP2...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 12, 2021 | Landscape
There is still time to register for next week’s ‘Concept to Completion’ webinar with VIP guest presenter Ann-Marie Powell – MSGD. The Multi-Award Winning Garden Designer will present her amazing design for the flagship garden at RHS Wisley, followed by an...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 11, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Join us for our first free live, industry specific, webinar in the 2021 series. The webinar is targeted at engineers, designers and contractors, covering a selection of diverse rail applications illustrated by relevant case studies and engaging animations. This will...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 10, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
Congratulations to Ross Conquest on his nomination for the APL Awards for his beautiful living wall design using our G-WALL System. We would like to wish all of the nominees the best of luck, the garden features are all fantastic. If you would like to hear Ross of...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 8, 2021 | Landscape
Landscape Architecture by award winning Landscape Architects – Aralia for this beautiful walled garden in Hertfordshire. The requirement was an eclectic garden to complement the stunning 16th century Grade II listed property. A highly attractive and yet still...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 2, 2021 | ARGS® - Anchored Reinforced Grid Solutions
olución para cotrol de erosión, se concluye la instalación de manto TM14 marca TenCate Geosynthetics para el Boulevard Sur de San Cristobal. Realizadas las medidas de mitigación de agua, con cunetas de coronación y contra cunetas para el manejo de agua. El siguiente...
by Platipus Anchors | Feb 1, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
A huge thank you to Sarah Price for specifying us in her design for the new Maggie’s Centres in Southampton. We are incredibly proud to have contributed to the project by providing the tree anchoring systems to secure the Hillier Nurseries Ltd trees, along with...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 28, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Platipus Anchors were specified to provide additional support to the wing walls of this bridge. To meet the design life requirements, aluminium bronze anchors and stainless steel wire tendons were specified. Inverted pattress plates with a concealed termination...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 27, 2021 | Tree Anchoring & Irrigation
A great demonstration of a Platipus Approved Installer, in action, simultaneously coring holes and driving ground anchors to a depth of 6m to stabilise and strengthen this retaining wall. To find out more about all of our anchoring solutions for the construction...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 26, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Platipus Anchors were specified to provide additional support to the wing walls of this bridge. To meet the design life requirements, aluminium bronze anchors and stainless steel wire tendons were specified. Inverted pattress plates with a concealed termination...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 25, 2021 | Landscape
There is still time to register for tomorrow’s webinar. Presented by Carl Reeders, this is the opening webinar in our 2021 Landscape Solutions series, covering everything you need to know about tree anchoring for every planting situation. Sign up here:...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 22, 2021 | Civil Engineering & Construction
Maryland Environmental Service (MES) owns and maintains the Midshore Regional Solid Waste System in a region that serves 140,000 residents on the eastern shore of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. The 175 acre (708,200m²) Midshore 1 closed in 2010 after operating...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 21, 2021 | Landscape
There is still time to register for next weeks webinar. Presented by Carl Reeders, this is the opening webinar in our 2021 Landscape Solutions series, covering everything you need to know about tree anchoring for every planting situation. Sign up...
by Platipus Anchors | Jan 20, 2021 | Landscape
G7: UK To Host Cornwall Seaside Summit in Summer. Last weekend it was announced that this years summit will be hosted in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. We are proud to have been a part the construction of the very impressive Carbis Bay Hotel on top of the site’s steep...
