For many years, temporary site hoarding has been viewed purely as a security requirement. Its primary purpose has been to protect construction sites, secure equipment and create a safe boundary between works and the public.
Today, expectations are changing.
Contractors are under increasing pressure to reduce embodied carbon, improve sustainability credentials and demonstrate measurable environmental performance across every stage of a project. Temporary works are no exception.
A recent project completed by Fast Fence for Kier Group at the Kent Road development in Leeds demonstrates how the right hoarding solution can contribute to both site security and carbon reduction.
Looking Beyond Site Security
Construction hoarding is often one of the first things people notice when passing a development.
While security remains the priority, hoarding can also improve the appearance of a site, communicate key project messages and support wider sustainability objectives.
For the Kent Road project, Fast Fence supplied and installed:
112.2 metres of GreenSteel™ reusable steel hoarding
Bespoke eco-themed graphics promoting the project’s environmental ambitions
A custom carbon savings display highlighting the measurable environmental benefits of choosing reused steel hoarding
The result was a professional, visually engaging site perimeter that not only secured the development but also communicated the project’s commitment to sustainability.
For more information on our range sustainable hoarding solutions, feel free to get in touch.
Turning Carbon Savings Into Something People Can See
Sustainability data is often hidden away in reports, assessments and project documentation.
For this project, Kier wanted to make those environmental benefits visible to everyone walking past the site.
Fast Fence designed and installed a bespoke carbon savings display, allowing members of the public, clients and stakeholders to see exactly what had been achieved through the use of reusable GreenSteel™ hoarding.
By bringing this information onto the site perimeter itself, sustainability became something people could easily understand rather than simply another figure within a report.
The Measurable Environmental Impact
The environmental performance achieved on the project demonstrates the benefits of choosing reusable temporary hoarding.
The installation delivered:
- 112.2 metres of GreenSteel™ steel hoarding
- 1,411.44 kgCO₂e saved through the use of reused GreenSteel™ panels
- 75% reduction in carbon emissions compared with using new steel hoarding
- Panels that will continue to be reused on future projects, delivering carbon savings of up to 90% over their lifetime
Rather than manufacturing new steel for every installation, GreenSteel™ is designed to be recovered, inspected and redeployed across multiple construction projects, extending the life of each panel and significantly reducing embodied carbon.
Why Reusable Steel Hoarding Makes Sense
As the construction industry continues to focus on reducing waste and lowering carbon emissions, reusable products are becoming an increasingly important part of project planning.
GreenSteel™ offers contractors a practical way to reduce the environmental impact of temporary works while maintaining the security, durability and professional appearance expected on modern construction sites.
Benefits include:
- Lower embodied carbon than manufacturing new steel hoarding
- Fully reusable across multiple projects
- Strong and secure site perimeter protection
- Professional finish suitable for high-profile developments
- Supports ESG and wider sustainability objectives
- Helps demonstrate a commitment to circular construction practices
By selecting reused GreenSteel™, contractors can make measurable carbon savings without compromising on quality or performance.
Combining Sustainability With Professional Presentation
The Kent Road project also highlights the value of integrating branding and environmental messaging into temporary works.
The bespoke eco-themed graphics transformed the site boundary into an attractive feature while reinforcing the project’s sustainability goals.
Combined with the carbon savings display, the hoarding became more than just a perimeter fence. It became a communication tool, helping explain the environmental choices being made throughout the development.
For projects in busy urban locations or public-facing environments, this approach provides an excellent opportunity to engage with local communities while promoting responsible construction practices.
Supporting Contractors Across the UK
Fast Fence works with contractors across the UK to supply and install reusable steel hoarding systems that combine security, presentation and sustainability.
From commercial developments and infrastructure projects to education, residential and public sector schemes, our GreenSteel™ system helps contractors create secure site boundaries while reducing the environmental impact of temporary works.
With bespoke graphics, independently verified carbon data and nationwide installation, we help projects demonstrate that site security and sustainability can work together.
For more information on our range sustainable hoarding solutions, feel free to get in touch.