24 July 2023
We mentioned in June that the weather had changed and it’s certainly been good for building– long may it continue! With increasing interest rates and general ‘gloom and doom’ being a popular line of discussion, we need all the help we can get.
17 June 2023
After spending 5 years in the beautiful rolling hills of Cornwall I relocated back to my roots in Wiltshire with my husband and two furry children Enzo and Lulu.
15 June 2023
Possibly the biggest change since our May update has been that weather we mentioned, it’s turned from constant rain to complete sunshine and it’s certainly making a difference for groundworkers and landscapers.
24 May 2023
Having lived in London for 18 years, my family & I decided that a move to the rural countryside of Wiltshire would give us the farmer feel of life we’ve always dreamed of.
19 May 2023
So, we’ve been enjoying the Coronation celebrations, or maybe just the opportunity for a break, what it did show is that even the King doesn’t get guaranteed weather – he got a share of what we’ve all been coping with throughout 2023!
27 April 2023
Having lived many years in Marlborough I’ve been close to horses for quite some time, I’ve also owned my own in the past! I once rode a stallion who had won silver medals in past international dressage circuits.
18 April 2023
Spring has ‘Sprung’ – well, by the time that you read this, we hope you’ll all have dried out. The amount of rainfall has been astonishing and we’ve been hearing from many groundwork based customers who have struggled to get any work done this year; that will seriously affect progress on sites as the year progresses.
17 April 2023
Insulation is a key component of any building’s construction, as it reduces the heat transfer between the inside and outside of a structure. By ensuring a building is fitted with the correct insulation it needs, this improves the buildings efficiency, making it cost effective and environmentally friendly.
11 March 2023
In charge of all things systems and marketing here at FORT, I pride myself on my high-tech spreadsheets and fantastic skills on the Ukulele (find me strumming beats around 2pm daily!).
04 March 2023
2023 is now well on the way and we are starting to see longer days and a hint of warmer weather, which brings out a smile for every builder, after a cold, dark, wet and windy winter!
03 March 2023
Described by many as a force of nature, while many others might use slightly different descriptions, Pat has finally decided to put down the cooked chicken legs wrapped in tinfoil and hang up his driving gloves, which he never wore!
20 February 2023
You’ll likely see me whippin’ about in one of the FORT vans, ensuring your deliveries get to you on time and with a big (ish) smile! Working closely with the Yard team, we pack your materials on our vehicles ready for delivery. My happy place is in the cab, radio on, singing away to the latest tunes.