Interlocking Concrete Blocks

How Do Concrete Interlocking Blocks Reduce Risk?

Interlocking blocks can be configured into temporary retaining walls and barriers that prevent land slippage on construction sites, shore up foundations during groundworks, and create a secure physical blockade to protect workers.

Once stacked and secured, the blocks are impossible to move and can withstand water pressure and fire, acting as a barricade to control flood waters and preventing a fire from breaching a perimeter.

These blocks are used in countless scenarios as a safety precaution, whether to mitigate environmental risks, prevent unauthorised access, or act as a partition to hold back soil or store loose materials.

Uses of Concrete Interlocking Blocks for Site Safety Management

Concrete interlocking blocks are a popular option for construction site managers because their natural fire resistance, the weight of precast concrete, and the flexibility of the configuration make them suited to many applications.

Fire Protection

Concrete blocks are fire resistant, owing to the concrete mix, the strength of solid concrete and the thickness of each individual block. They can act as a fire break or a temporary containment area, either as an emergency shelter or to protect high-value assets and machinery.

Storage Bays

Blocks can be erected as a storage bay for materials such as grit, salt, and sand or as a storage facility for waste or recycling. Separating waste items or soil from the working areas of a site ensures safety, efficiency and keeps waste products in a particular place until collection.

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls are used on sites where there is a risk of land slippage or mudslides, which can potentially be extremely dangerous. Walls are also used to support recently dug foundations, keep materials in a designated space and prevent spillages in high winds or wet weather when soil and loose materials are more likely to move.

The strength of concrete interlocking blocks also lends itself to ballast applications, with blocks erected as a counterweight to keep scaffolding and other structures secure.

Building free-standing walls

Our solutions can be used to build walls for floor barriers, traffic segregation and security barriers.

They can also be used as a security solution in areas where you need to prevent unauthorised vehicle access. It’s quick and easy to section off an area with interlocking concrete blocks, and they are sturdy enough to withstand the impact of a car.

Related Blocks

• Concrete Jersey Barriers – these alternative blocks are primarily used as a traffic management and containment asset. They can be configured in long, horizontal lines to prevent vehicles from crossing median lines or to address safety risks where road workers are adjacent to the carriageway.

• Temporary Vertical Concrete Barriers (TVCBs) – TVCBs are used as physical vehicle barriers, to secure entrances, and as a traffic control system for events and construction sites. They are crash tested and can be used as Vehicle Security Barriers or a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation strategy.

We may advise an alternative solution to an interlocking concrete barrier depending on your individual needs. If your primary concern is traffic management or protection from fly-tipping and unwanted guests, we offer precast solutions such as jersey barriers, TVCBs and Heras fencing.

Whether you are building a retaining wall, trying to manage traffic, or you need to improve security, we can help with all of your interlocking concrete block hire needs, so get in touch today and we can discuss your project.