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  • A Great Event - The 2013 Brett Lydd Half Marathon

    A Great Event - The 2013 Brett Lydd Half Marathon

    Over 750 competitiors braved the chilly conditions to take part in the 2013 Brett Lydd Half Marathon. Read More

  • New 2013 Gardens and Drives Brochure

    New 2013 Gardens and Drives Brochure

    Sustainability, convenience and installation are at the heart of the new Brett Landscaping 2013 Gardens & Drives brochure. Read More

  • Trief Safety Kerb Crash Test

    Trief Safety Kerb Crash Test

    Watch Brett Landscaping's Trief Containment Kerb put through it's paces. Read More

  • Helping To Deliver The UK's Newest Container Port

    Helping To Deliver The UK's Newest Container Port

    Brett Aggregates has been awarded the contract to take delivery of aggregate from the London Gateway Port Development project Read More

  • Setting The Standards - Safety Awareness Day At Lydd Quarry

    Setting The Standards - Safety Awareness Day At Lydd Quarry

    Brett Aggregates’ Lydd Quarry site played host to 70 representatives from across the quarrying industry Read More

  • How Do You Support A 200 Tonne Crane On A Salt Marsh?

    How Do You Support A 200 Tonne Crane On A Salt Marsh?

    Jackson Civil Engineering needed to support cranes in excess of 200 tonnes Read More

  • Unique Iron Age Whistle Found At Brett Quarry Site

    Unique Iron Age Whistle Found At Brett Quarry Site

    One of the most unusual and exciting discoveries Read More

  • Great Results - The 2012 Brett Ashford Triathlons & Aquabikes

    Great Results - The 2012 Brett Ashford Triathlons & Aquabikes

    Strong performances from local clubs Read More

  • Restored Villa Quarry Site Is Opened To The Public

    Restored Villa Quarry Site Is Opened To The Public

    Villa quarry in Essex, a restored Brett quarry site, was recently opened up for public access. Read More

  • Brett Sponsors The Lydd Half Marathon

    Brett Sponsors The Lydd Half Marathon

    Almost 600 runners took part in this year’s Brett sponsored Lydd Half Marathon. Read More

  • Animals Go Wild For Brett Aggregates' Lydd Sand

    Animals Go Wild For Brett Aggregates' Lydd Sand

    When Brett Aggregates received a call from Howletts Wildlife Park for sand for the Rhino and Elephant enclosures we were more than happy to help. Read More

  • Drive To Improve Cycle Safety

    Drive To Improve Cycle Safety

    Brett Concrete have achieved gold status in the Freight Operators Scheme (FORS) for their improvements to vehicle safety and fuel consumption Read more

  • Triple Award At RHS Cardiff

    Triple Award At RHS Cardiff

    Brett Landscaping are celebrating success after scooping three awards at the RHS Cardiff Flower Show 2012. Read More

  • Public Exhibition - George Green, Buckinghamshire

    Public Exhibition - George Green, Buckinghamshire

    Brett Aggregates Ltd held a public exhibition of its planning application proposals for the extraction and on-site processing of sand and gravel Read More

  • Provian Accredited By Achilles Verify For Eighth Consecutive Year

    Provian Accredited By Achilles Verify For Eighth Consecutive Year

    Provian’s Verify accreditation has been renewed by Achilles following a successful reassessment. Read More

  • First RHS Gold For Brett Landscaping & Building Products

    First RHS Gold For Brett Landscaping & Building Products

    The first ever RHS gold medal to be awarded to a Brett Landscaping supported garden Read More

  • Provian Turns 50

    Provian Turns 50

    March 13th 2012 marks the 50th Birthday for Provian Construction Ltd. Read More

  • Provian Secures Place On UK Power Networks Framework

    Provian Secures Place On UK Power Networks Framework

    One of only three contractors, Provian has been awarded a two year framework contract by UK Power Networks plc Read More

  • Provian Starts Its Fourth Social Housing Scheme In A Year

    Provian Starts Its Fourth Social Housing Scheme In A Year

    Building works have just commenced on Provian’s fourth housing development to start within a year. Read More

  • New Cycle Path

    New Cycle Path

    May this year saw the opening of the Great Stour Way, part of National Cycle Route 18. Read More

  • Built on Relationships - Hithermoor & Heathrow Terminal 2

    Built on Relationships - Hithermoor & Heathrow Terminal 2

    The Brett Aggregates Hithermoor site is playing a key role in the Heathrow Terminal 2 project Read More

  • Provian Completes Works At Eco-Friendly Landfill

    Provian Completes Works At Eco-Friendly Landfill

    Provian Construction helps Beddington Landfill in Croydon to become one of London’s largest urban nature reserves. Read More

  • Brett Scoops Prestigious Awards For Biodiversity

    Brett Scoops Prestigious Awards For Biodiversity

    The Brett Group has been presented with the biodiversity award by the Mineral Products Association for its overall commitment Read More

  • Provian Completes New School Extension

    Provian Completes New School Extension

    Provian have completed works to deliver additional space and facilities at one of the county’s specialist schools Read More

  • Provian Creates State Of The Art Sports Centre In Herne Bay

    Provian Creates State Of The Art Sports Centre In Herne Bay

    The £20 million refurbishment of Herne Bay High School in Kent is set for completion in 2012 Read More

  • First Brett Ashford Triathlon A Great Success

    First Brett Ashford Triathlon A Great Success

    The first Brett Ashford Triathalon took place on Sunday 14th August 2011. The beautiful Conningbrook Lakes and The Julie Rose Stadium Read More

  • Brett Supplies Concrete To The East Kent Access Project

    Brett Supplies Concrete To The East Kent Access Project

    Brett is one of the main suppliers on the East Kent Access Phase Two project, an £87m joint-venture between Volkerfitzpatrick and Hochtief. Read more

  • Brett Wins Silver At RHS Tatton Park Flower Show

    Brett Wins Silver At RHS Tatton Park Flower Show

    Brett Landscaping and Building Products have produced yet another award winning garden incorporating their paving and decorative aggregates. Read More

  • Hoggin Home For Meerkats

    Hoggin Home For Meerkats

    For many years, Granite Products has supported Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, both through sponsorship and the donation of a range of products. Read More

  • Brett Supports Local Talent

    Brett Supports Local Talent

    As part of a restoration project in the early 1980's, approximately 40 willow trees were planted by Brett employee Dave Steward at Sandon Quarry Read More

  • Brett Concrete Wins BRMCA Award

    Brett Concrete Wins BRMCA Award

    Brett Concrete Wins British Ready-mixed Concrete Association Award Read more

  • A New Patio For Cliffe Bowl Club

    A New Patio For Cliffe Bowl Club

    Brett Concrete donates concrete to help to create a patio seating for Cliffe Bowls Club Read more

  • Public Exhibition - Elsenham Quarry

    Public Exhibition - Elsenham Quarry

    Brett Aggregates Ltd is holding a public exhibition of its planning application proposals to extend the mineral working at its Elsenham Quarry. Read More

  • Provian Construction Completes Extensive Refurbishment Of Herne Bay High School

    Provian Construction Completes Extensive Refurbishment Of Herne Bay High School

    Provian Construction has completed a £20 million rebuild and refurbishment of Herne Bay High School in Kent Read More

  • Podplus 3 lakes 5k raises £2000

    Podplus 3 lakes 5k raises £2000

    The second year of the Podplus three lakes 5k Charity event took place on Sunday 4th July in glorious weather at the Julie Rose Stadium. Read More

  • Brett Makes Beach Party Possible

    Brett Makes Beach Party Possible

    Residents, friends and family enjoyed the blazing sunshine at Connors House, residential care home in Canterbury, Read More

  • New Car Park For Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre

    New Car Park For Faversham Community Gymnastic & Activity Centre

    When registered charity, the Faversham Community Gymnastic and Activity Centre, needed a new car park Read More

  • Recycled Pallets For Fishing Pontoons

    Recycled Pallets For Fishing Pontoons

    Recycled timber racks from the Brett Group's Chipping Campden plant were recently given a new lease of life Read More

  • Kentish Stour Countryside Project

    Kentish Stour Countryside Project

    The Kentish Stour Countryside Project is funded through a partnership of organisations of which the Brett Group is the primary commercial sponsor. Read More

  • Local School Grows Interest In Healthy Eating

    Local School Grows Interest In Healthy Eating

    Pupils and budding horticulturists at Southroyd Primary & Nursery School are learning about the benefits of healthy eating Read More