Shelter Store Blog

Hospitals are rarely simple environments. They commonly comprise multiple buildings, several entrances, with car parks or green spaces between them. Staff and patients often need to move between…

Outdoor shelters can be designed in many ways, but design is only part of the picture. One of the most important decisions, for both us as manufacturers and…

With fall just around the corner, it is time to bring up maintenance again. Autumn is the time of year when outdoor shelters start truly earning their keep….

A well-designed bus shelter provides cover while passengers wait, but it also creates a defined waiting area and improves the comfort and appearance of a transport point. For…

When it comes to providing a designated outdoor smoking area, not all smoking shelters are created equal. There are dozens of models which offer basic protection from the…

Providing a designated smoking area is an important consideration for many workplaces and public venues. A well-planned smoking shelter helps keep smoking away from entrances, walkways and shared…

In conservation areas, around listed buildings and within historic town centres, every piece of street furniture contributes to the area’s character. This applies to everything from benches to…

When it comes to protecting your property from unauthorised vehicle access, finding a solution that is secure, practical and visually attractive can be a challenge. Gates can be…

For many retailers, shopping trolleys are an integral part of the landscape. They’re used hundreds of times a day, moved around shops and car parks, and ideally returned…

Choosing the right bin store is about size, capacity, and security, but the panel material you select can have a significant impact on how the bin store performs…

Kids spend a lot of time in school, which means schools need to be optimally designed not just for learning. They need to be welcoming, comfortable and provide…

For many riders, a motorcycle is more than just a way to get from A to B. It’s an investment, a hobby, and, in many cases, something used…

When councils, schools and commercial organisations plan outdoor spaces, the conversation often starts with capital cost. Budgets are tight, procurement cycles are scrutinised, and naturally, every pound needs…

When planning site safety, access control, and vehicle management, a well-designed bollard is one of the most effective tools a facilities manager, architect, or planner can deploy. Bollards…

As spring approaches, sports facilities across the UK begin preparing for a new season of training sessions, match days, and increased footfall. But before players return to the…

As we explored in the previous blog, avoiding common mistakes when buying a bus shelter begins with careful planning, realistic forecasting, and thoughtful specification. In this continuation, we…

Choosing the right bus shelter is a crucial decision for organisations responsible for public transport infrastructure, schools, business parks, or commercial sites. When you are planning to buy…

Modern workplaces and public sites are expected to balance multiple practical requirements. Providing smoking areas to balance compliance with smoking regulations and staff comfort, and supporting sustainable travel…