Published April 24 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Designplan have a commitment to sustainability and as part of the Fagerhult Group, we are committed to achieving net zero emissions no later than 2045, a target validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Our approach encompasses near and long-term strategies designed within the […]
Luke Gibson, Area Sales Manager Published March 24 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Swim the Serpentine involved swimming 2 laps (2miles) around the Serpentine in Hyde Park – Completed September 2023. Run the TCS London Marathon, 26 miles – Completed on 21st April 2024 with a very impressive time of 4 hours, 16 minutes, and […]
Designplan worked closely with Fourway on Brent Cross West Station, the first major new mainline station in London in over a decade. With Thameslink trains connecting central London to Brent Cross in as little as 12 minutes. Fourway were awarded the Design & Build and Lighting Installation by VolkerFitzpatrick for this project. Designplan were specified […]
Published February 24 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Innovation in the lighting industry has been rapidly evolving, driven by enhancements in technology, sustainability goals, and a growing emphasis on energy efficiency. Several key trends and innovations have shaped the lighting industry in recent years: At Designplan, our customers are always at the forefront. We design […]
Published 1 February 24 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The UK government’s plan to ban fluorescent lamps that contain mercury from sale has now come in to place. The phase-out began in September of 2023 and concluded on February 1st, 2024. This ban is in line with the wider effort to reduce energy consumption and […]
As part of the Government’s investment in creating 20,000 new modern and innovative prison places with a view to truly rehabilitating prisoners, a brand-new resettlement prison in Leicester was constructed during 2022/23, HMP Fosse Way. HMP Fosse Way is a Cat C resettlement prison, designed to house around 1,700 prisoners. This prison is the second […]
Published October 23 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Gear Tray Assembly Line In HMP Fosse Way June saw the start of a brand new endeavour for Designplan. Our new LED Gear Tray Assembly line is situated at HMP Fosse Way (formerly HMP Glen Parva). The assembly line, managed by our colleagues Magda Rzucidlo and Matt […]
Published September 23 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes RGBW colour control is now being requested more than ever for decorative or specialist lighting. RGBW Colour Control RGBW simply stands for red, green, blue and white. An RGBW luminaire allows lighting scenes to be created out of these colours. The white channel of the RGBW luminaire […]
Published August 23 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Illuminating our prisons can be challenging as luminaires need to be robust, reliable, impact-, tamper- and attack-resistant, prevent inmates from self-harming and be easy to maintain. With our prison estate expanding, it is perhaps unsurprising that LED solutions are becoming increasingly attractive. Our Sales Director, Steve Tilling, […]
Published July 23 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes “The importance of good lighting on the rail network should not be underestimated” explains Simon Newcombe, our rail sector specialist. “It directly contributes to, and has a significant positive impact on, a passenger’s perception of security and safety. In my experience, sustainably designed lighting can promote feelings […]
Designplan are proud to have supplied both retrofit gear trays and full fittings to HMP Wormwood Scrubs. We worked very closely with GFSL (Gov. Facility Services Limited) and Oasis Electrical to ensure that the requirements for energy saving, reduced maintenance and improved quality of light were achieved. “I routinely receive feedback from visitors of how […]
As part of the Qatar 2022 World Cup developments, Designplan worked with Fagerhult Middle East to supply our Misssion S12 luminaires to Doha Metro Red Line South. The Red Line tunnels are 38 kilometers in length and are designed around the London Underground S1085 Fire Safety specifications utilising low smoke, zero halogen cables and control […]
