The UK roofing sector is currently facing significant supply chain challenges. A recent survey by MRA Reports, published in Builders' Merchant News, revealed that 79% of specialist roofing merchants are experiencing problematic lead times. In some cases, contractors are waiting 52 weeks or more for concrete roof tiles, causing costly delays to construction schedules across the country. While the wider industry struggles with these shortages, FP McCann has taken decisive ac

The UK is facing a critical housing shortage, with the government pledging to build 1.5 million new homes to meet demand. However, this ambition is coupled with the urgent need to decarbonise the construction industry, a sector traditionally associated with a significant carbon footprint. In a groundbreaking R&D project, FP McCann, a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete solutions, is tackling this challenge head-on by developing scalable production of graphene-enhanced

FP McCann has completed the installation of a 9-level combination precast concrete structural stair core and lift shaft as part of a major residential development in the heart of Liverpool’s historic waterfront . The Heap’s Mill development is a landmark regeneration project centred on the restoration of an 18th century Grade II listed mill, blending Liverpool’s rich industrial heritage with contemporary urban living. The development consisting of four individual residential

FP McCann’s Onyx Black shade Essential Porcelain tiles have recently been installed as part of a new refurbishment project at the famous Gigg Lane football ground, home to Bury FC. Gigg Lane is one of the oldest professional football stadiums in the world, dating back to 1885. Unfortunately, in 2019, Bury FC went into administration ultimately losing their status as a Football League club. Gigg Lane was left unused until 2022, when it was purchased by a fans group and re-buil

FP McCann is supplying its thin leading edge interlocking concrete roof tiles branded ”Thin Flat” to a new housing development in Somerton near Yeovil, Somerset. The “Somerton Mead” site is a 69 plot collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses by national builder Bloor Homes. Bloor Homes South West division completed phase one of the Somerton Mead housing development last year. With the addition of 69 homes in phase 2 and 3, the site will comprise 130 homes between Bancombe Road

FP McCann’s architectural facade division has supplied and installed bespoke acid-etched precast concrete cladding units, stone inlaid precast panels and precast balconies to envelope a brand-new 190,000 sqft luxury residential development overlooking Hyde Park, London. “Park Modern” is a nine-storey building comprising 57 high-end one to six bedroom apartments, amongst some of the most prestigious in Kensington. Residents in the development have access to valet parking, a re

FP McCann has completed a unique supply and build project consisting of 64 luxury apartments in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. The high-end development is set on 200 acres of historic private gated grounds offering new-build houses and apartments next to a grand Grade II listed Georgian era mansion house. Newland Park is a development by London based Comer Homes. The collection of new apartments and houses sits within the modern country estate and is set to become one o

FP McCann has supplied its thin leading edge interlocking concrete roof tiles branded ”Thin Flat Duo” to a brand-new care facility in Manchester. On completion later this year, the 59-bed “Upland Manor” care home on Yew Tree Lane in Northern Moor, Wythenshawe, Manchester will replace the existing Yewtree Care Home. Client, Lovett Care Ltd in conjunction with Chester based property developer Liberty Care Developments, are building the 3 storey modern facility. Specialist comme

FP McCann has recently supplied and installed its precast concrete ‘L’ Wall system on behalf of Heidelberg Materials owned Bristol & Avon Transport and Recycling Ltd, who are extending their Hallen based operation with the formation of a new recycling plant with associated works for the washing and processing of construction, demolition and excavation waste to produce recovered aggregates. Included in the construction works is the erection of product storage bays and concret