Street Furniture News

BSFG recently fabricated a new public waiting shelter to the Falkland Islands, helping to expand capacity at the main jetty ahead of a busy cruise season.

We explore the best practices in delivering successful cycle hub projects - providing practical guidance on planning, designing, and implementing cycle hubs—from assessing feasibility and choosing the right infrastructure to considerations around security, lighting, accessibility, and sustainability.

Traditional university halls and budget HMOs are now a minority choice, as modern students prioritise quality and enhanced facilities. Ensuring that external spaces match the high standards of these new developments has never been more important.

Climate change is driving increasingly extreme weather in the UK, prompting a shift in urban design to create more weather-resilient communities. Focusing on weather-deterrent planning ensures outdoor spaces remain functional and pleasant despite harsher conditions.

One of the ways the built environment and public spaces can be developed in a way that provides additional social value is to specify products from manufacturers whose businesses are underpinned by a strategy to benefit the wider world. That is exactly what Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG) can offer through its partnership with German company Westeifel Werke.

Today, we are excited to announce another significant milestone in our journey. CROWD has successfully acquired Armada Mobility BV in the Netherlands. This strategic acquisition reinforces our dedication to enhancing urban living environments and underscores our position as a leader in innovative solutions for public spaces.

The scope of projects completed by Bailey Street Furniture Group in 2024 illustrates the incredible versatility and breadth of the company’s product range, as well as its expertise in providing solutions for all kinds of outdoor applications.

The Easylift Premium from VelopA represents the next generation in cycle parking systems, combining cutting-edge design with unparalleled ease of use and superior functionality. This two-tier rack doubles bike storage capacity within the same footprint, making it ideal for space-efficient solutions in railway stations, leisure centres, and cycle hubs.

Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG) has successfully delivered over 130 bespoke benches to railway stations across the South West, following a competitive tender win. Featuring recycled plastic slats and durable steel frames, these custom designs have been installed at key locations like Weybridge and Southampton Central, showcasing BSFG's commitment to sustainability and its partnership with the UK rail industry.

Metalco has been providing products that support sustainable urbanisation and the creation of socially connected public spaces since 1984. The company has partnered with BSFG for more than 10 years, offering a unique range of products through the group’s Artform Urban Furniture division. What sets Metalco apart is its ‘Social Design for Real Life’ vision - to create urban furniture which meets the needs of users most effectively in a way that is sustainable for the environment and for people.