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case study - wisbech community pavilion

This case study focuses on Floorspan’s collaboration with Fenland District Council on the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of beam and block flooring for the Community Pavilion in Wisbech Town Park.

The eFloor Plus Advantage

A lightweight, eco - friendly, insulated block & beam flooring solution. eFloor Plus has a lightweight expanded polystyrene (EPS) infill panel. making it easier manipulate cheaper to deliver, and faster to install.

Case Study -Residential Flats - WHITEWOOD hOMES

Floorspan's scope of work for the project included the design, supply and installation of beam and block, precast concrete stairs, and hollowcore planks.

Case Study - Pre-cast Concrete Stairs - DBS PROJECTS

Floorspan's scope of work for the project included the design, supply and installation of precast concrete stairs.

EPS Shortage

In these unusual times we are working hard to keep our customers up to date on material availability and prices.

Helping Housebuilders to Thrive in The Modern Marketplace

Take a look at how Floorspan Developments is tailored to housebuilders through the eyes of our Key Accounts Executive

A Perfect Storm

The shortage in raw materials in the construction industry is hardly breaking news and the supply issues have caused two main problems, lead times and increased cost.

USING LIGHTBEAM+ (225MM DEEP BEAM) WITH 150MM DEEP BEAMS

The creation and launch of our innovative Lightbeam+ has raised an interesting conundrum. Our ethos is to always propose a solution that offers best value for you the customer...

Investing In People

As ‘Estimating Team Leader’ at Floorspan Contracts, Ian is responsible for processing and allocating incoming enquiries and for generally managing the staff within the estimating team.

Case Study - Birchwood House, Northwood

Back in November 2021, we received a job from the Westcombe group to supply and install planks and precast stairs for a new residential development in Northwood.

INSULATED CONCRETE FLOORING - EFLOOR PLUS - MULTIPLOT INSTALLATION

The launch of our new insulated concrete flooring solution - eFloor Plus– marks another step towards answering the problems faced by national home builders...

A Day In The Life of a Production Manager

I have been working at Floorspan since 25th September 2017 so just over two years. I started as a maintenance supervisor, but quickly worked my way up to Production Manager...

UnderFloor Heating with efloor plus

Underfloor heating is becoming more popular in the construction industry. Underfloor heating is a greener and ultimately cost-effective way of heating a home...

Case Study - Multiplot, Tilney All Saints, norfolk

We are very proud of how popular we are in our local area and relish working on developments that serve the community. Whether that be in the shape of new facilities, such as our work on a new Ice Rink in Cambridge, or on local, multiplot, residential...

Case Study - Single Dwelling, Grange Developments, Kings Lynn

The clocks went back last week and the mornings are getting much colder. However, this hasn’t stopped our installation teams rising not so bright and early to get this beam and block installation done...

A Day In The Life of an Estimator

Taken from a question and answer session with Floorspan estimator Jill A on 02/08/2019. I have worked with Floorspan Contracts for 2.5 years. My typical day involves using architectural drawings, that are sent in as part of an enquiry...

Case Study - Single Dwelling, Burgh Castle, Norfolk

In August of this year we received a quotation request from Ian and Sharon as they had a requirement for a concrete floor to be built over the basement of a new build in Burgh Castle, Norfolk. It was immediately apparent...

Case Study - Commercial Development - Ice rink, Cambridge

Rising to challenges on behalf of our customers is an important part of what Floorspan does. Rather than be put off because a project presents some testing features, we go the extra mile to...

Case Study - New Dwelling in Attleborough, Norfolk

We work with varying clients on a range of projects, each of which presents its own set of unique challenges. We find that the best way of overcoming issues is by getting a better idea of the story behind a build is to gain a full understanding...

Case Study - New Dwelling, Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire

When it comes to new build, residential dwellings, beam and block floors are generally seen as the obvious choice by construction professionals and self-builders alike. This wasn't always the case. Way back when, home builders tended to lay...

New Casting Bed Means Reduced Lead Times

Two decades of manufacturing prestressed concrete beams for developers, builder’s merchants and contractors of all sizes has given our team plenty of opportunity to gain hard earned experience of the construction industry...

Case Study - Multiplot Development, Mill Meadow, Strumpshaw, Norfolk

The site we are showcasing today is a 10 plot residential development of detached homes and a community hall in Strumpshaw, Norfolk. This flagship project from Crabtree Living Ltd, who have been kind enough to provide us with...

International Women's Day

Historically, the Construction Industry has been male-dominated and possibly intimidating to women who otherwise aspire to a career in one of the UK’s largest sectors.

The Story So Far

Floorspan Contacts Ltd is a family-run business established in 1997 by MD Nick Dighton. At the time of writing (11am Monday morning) the teams out in the production yard have been casting concrete beams and planks since before dawn...

5 Reasons to choose floorspan contracts

Floorspan Contracts are a precast concrete manufacturer based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Decades ago, we began our life as block and beam floor suppliers, and we have grown into one of the largest suspended concrete flooring specialists in the region.

Why to consider beam and block flooring

In recent times beam and block flooring has become increasingly popular. The concrete beam and block flooring solution is ideal for both domestic and residential construction.

Working At Heights - Fall Arrest

The Health & Safety Executive sets out the proper protocols and practises for working on a construction site. Some of you might not have read and memorised every word that the HSE has ever published.

UNDERFLOOR HEATING WITH INSULATED CONCRETE FLOORING

Underfloor heating is becoming more popular in the construction industry. Underfloor heating is a green and cost-effective way of heating a home. Not only is this appealing to the consumer, it is also a boon for contractors.

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