The redevelopment of Hopwood Hall College in Rochdale required a temporary hoarding solution that would provide excellent site security, create a professional appearance and support the project’s sustainability objectives.
Fast Fence was pleased to support our long-standing customer, Willmott Dixon, with the supply and installation of a bespoke used GreenSteel™ steel hoarding system, helping deliver a secure perimeter while significantly reducing the environmental impact of the temporary works.
A Bespoke Temporary Steel Hoarding Installation
Every construction project has different requirements, particularly within the education sector where security, safety and presentation are all equally important.
For Hopwood Hall College, our installation included:
- 228.8 metres of portable used GreenSteel™ steel hoarding
- Bespoke half mesh / half solid hoarding panels
- Anti-climb fencing to enhance site security
- High-quality printed graphics promoting the redevelopment
The combination of solid and mesh panels created a practical solution that maintained security while allowing visibility where required. The addition of professionally printed graphics also transformed the site boundary into an attractive visual display, helping communicate the project to students, staff and the local community throughout the build.
The finished installation provides a secure, durable perimeter that protects the construction site while presenting a clean and professional appearance from every angle.
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Reducing Carbon Without Compromising Quality
Sustainability continues to play an increasingly important role across the construction industry, with contractors looking for practical ways to reduce embodied carbon on every project.
Rather than manufacturing new steel hoarding panels, Willmott Dixon selected Fast Fence’s used GreenSteel™ steel hoarding system.
Because the panels have already been manufactured and are redeployed across multiple construction projects, they deliver up to 95% carbon savings compared with new steel hoarding.
Importantly, this reduction in environmental impact comes without compromising on performance.
Our used GreenSteel™ system provides the same high standards of strength, durability and appearance expected from a premium temporary steel hoarding system, while supporting a more circular approach to construction.
Why Choose Used Steel Hoarding?
Many contractors are now recognising that reused temporary hoarding offers significant advantages beyond sustainability alone.
Key benefits include:
- Significant carbon savings compared to new steel
- Fully reusable and redeployable across future projects
- Strong and secure site perimeter protection
- Professional appearance suitable for high-profile developments
- Supports environmental and ESG objectives
- Helps demonstrate a commitment to circular construction practices
As more contractors work towards reducing their environmental impact, reused steel hoarding has become an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional temporary site boundaries.
Temporary Hoarding for Education Projects
Education projects often require additional consideration due to their busy environments and close proximity to students, staff and members of the public.
At Hopwood Hall College, the bespoke GreenSteel™ installation helped create a safe, secure working environment while maintaining an attractive external appearance throughout the redevelopment.
Combined with professionally installed project graphics, the hoarding also acted as an effective communication tool, showcasing the development while protecting the site.
Supporting Contractors Across the UK
Fast Fence supplies and installs temporary steel hoarding, sustainable hoarding systems and construction site security solutions for projects across the UK.
Whether you’re working on schools, colleges, commercial developments, infrastructure projects or public sector schemes, our team can recommend the most suitable hoarding solution to meet your project’s security, sustainability and branding requirements.
Our GreenSteel™ range is designed to be reused time and time again, helping contractors reduce waste, lower embodied carbon and create secure, professional construction sites.
Looking for Sustainable Steel Hoarding?
If you’re planning an upcoming construction project and are looking for a reusable steel hoarding system that delivers both security and sustainability, our team is here to help.
Contact Fast Fence today to discuss your requirements and discover how GreenSteel™ can help reduce carbon while creating a secure, professional site perimeter.
For more information on our range sustainable hoarding solutions, feel free to get in touch.