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Paving and Walling: Learn and be Inspired. If you’re a busy specifier you’ll be looking for quick answers to simple questions, and we at Tobermore aim to help you find them 24/7. Use our blog to learn about paving and walling, and ask us your questions too. You will find posts to inspire and inform, and you’ll always be sure of a friendly and helpful response.

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Free Landscape Design Consultations for Specifiers

Architects and specifiers can now get free virtual consultations with the Tobermore expert landscape advisors….

Tobermore Shortlisted at Ground Engineering Awards

Leading paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore, has been shortlisted in two categories at the prestigious…

Tobermore Driving A Greener Future

Figures produced by Tobermore’s Transport Team reinforce the company’s continuous commitment to minimising environmental impact. …

Become a Secura Registered Contractor

The Tobermore Secura Registered Contractor scheme is a network of skilled professionals who have experience in the successful installation of…

Tobermore Signs The Pallet LOOP Charter

At Tobermore, we’re always working to mitigate the impact our operations have on the environment….

Specifiers! It’s time to get creative with Paving and Walling Creator

Unleash your creativity with Paving and Walling Creator, Tobermore’s new professional online design tool.  Specifiers,…

Tobermore embraces Digital Construction with BIM upgrade

In a bid to meet the needs of specifiers in an increasingly digitised construction industry,…

Tobermore publish EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations)

As part of Tobermore’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, we have published a library of Environmental…
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5 reasons to specify Tobermore products using NBS Chorus

Manufacturers have a responsibility to embrace digitisation as technology continues to transform the way projects…

Why we’ve put QR codes on Tobermore packaging

As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our impact on the environment, we will…

Fast Track Retaining Wall Project Planning With FastFind

If you’re looking for a quick way to get retaining wall concept drawings, Tobermore’s FastFind…

Paving Trends – Mix and Match Paving

When it comes to specifying paving for your upcoming project, why settle for one hard…

Tobermore Kerbs Have the Edge on Lead Times

While long lead times plague the construction industry, Tobermore has ramped up production of its…

Should I Specify Clay or Concrete Paving?

With virtually limitless paving options available, the amount of choice for landscape designers can be…

The Specification of Retaining Walls

There are various factors to consider with retaining walls – site conditions, design, product selection, installation, maintenance and cost of course.

Ask Tobermore: Can Permeable Paving Be Used On Sloping Sites?

Tobermore Technical Expert Craig McBride discusses the installation of permeable paving on sloping sites.

Two New Tobermore CPDs get the RIBA Stamp of Approval

Tobermore has received full RIBA approval for two new CPDs. Segmental Retaining Walling Permeable Paving…

Paving Trends – Grey Is Here To Stay!

With the current obsession of greys everywhere we look from fashion to interiors and exteriors,…
Advantages of Tobermore Facing Brick

The rising popularity of concrete facing bricks

We all remember the childhood story, The Three Little Pigs. When given their choice of…

Ask Tobermore: Is There An Alternative To Unsightly Gabion Walls?

Find out how Tobermore’s award-winning retaining wall range, Secura Grand, offers an attractive alternative to gabion walls.

A Look Inside Tobermore’s Newest Factory

Leading paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore invested in a state-of-the-art production factory which became live…
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Tobermore Secura Retaining Walls Now Stocked at Keyline Branches

Our Award-Winning Secura Grand Retaining Walls are now available from Keyline Civils Specialists branches nationwide.  …
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Experiencing Issues with The Availability Of Natural Stone? Tobermore Can Help!

When selecting the hard landscaping for a project, old habits often die hard. Some specifiers…

Benefits of choosing Braemar as an alternative to natural granite

Tobermore’s Braemar block paving and flag range is manufactured with natural aggregates that emulate the distinct aesthetics of natural stone.

Tobermore Invests in Sustainable Packaging

In a bid to support the circular economy, leading paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore has…
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Online CPD: How permeable paving works as a SuDS solution

Tobermore is proud to have partnered with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to deliver…

Artro Linear Paving scoops Construction Award

Tobermore’s newest block paver ‘Artro’ has won ‘Best Product Launch’ at the Construction Marketing Awards…

Tobermore Celebrates New Jobs and Increased Capacity Thanks to New £10Million Factory

Leading paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore celebrates the completion of a new state-of-the-art Production Facility….

New Online Concrete Paving Sub-Base Specifier Tool

Tobermore has launched a free online sub-base specifier tool for concrete block paving and flag…

Hard Landscaping Design for Care Homes

The therapeutic benefits of a safe, attractive and carefully planned external living environment are well…
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