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10 Nov 2026

Movable vs demountable vs relocatable partitions: the differences explained

The terms movable, demountable and relocatable are often used as if they mean the same thing. They do not, and choosing the wrong system for a factory or warehouse can leave you with walls that cannot keep up with how your site operates. This guide explains what each type of partition is, how they differ...

Insights

28 Oct 2026

Modular hoarding: keeping construction sites productive in winter

When the winter weather hits, it can bring challenges with it. For construction projects, wind, rain, and icy conditions can disrupt internal fit-out, cause lost time, and lead to slips and falls on icy routes.  While hoarding is often thought of as a site-perimeter solution, it also offers a practical way to keep sites and...

Insights

28 Oct 2026

Internal site rooms vs porta cabins: Which site welfare option is right for your project?

For many construction projects, the porta cabin has been the default answer for temporary site accommodation and site welfare facilities. On live, occupied or space-constrained sites, porta cabins might not be the best choice. Internal site rooms, built within the structure you’re already working on, are increasingly the more practical choice for construction and fit-out...

News

26 Oct 2026

Westgate Global appoints Andy Thomas as Data Centre Lead as project pipeline grows

As specialists in weather protection screening and partitioning systems for complex and live build environments, we are excited to announce the appointment of Andy Thomas as our Data Centre Lead. The appointment comes as extreme weather and the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon continues to disrupt construction, with both data centre contractors and...

Insights

10 Oct 2026

Modular hoarding for public spaces: faster, safer fit-out and refurbishment

Refurbishment and fit-out work often happens while buildings continue to operate. Passengers continue their journeys while airport terminals are upgraded around them. Patients carry on receiving care and treatment while hospitals are refurbished. Inmates stay exactly where they are while prison wings are worked on. And the show must go on while stadiums are rebuilt...

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7 Oct 2026

Keeping mission critical construction on track

Protecting the construction programme from weather delays Across the board, mission-critical builds cannot be commissioned or validated and installations cannot start until the building is weathertight. When wind, excessive cold or rain holds up the envelope, everything queued behind it stops too. Weather is forecast and its cost to a programme can be priced. What...

News

1 Oct 2026

Westgate Global launches strategy to support UK data centre market growth

Westgate Global has launched a dedicated data centre strategy, building on almost five decades of experience protecting project momentum on mission-critical builds. Our approach draws on our expertise in designing, engineering and installing purpose-built protection screening and partitioning systems for complex build environments. This launch comes as the UK data centre market enters a period...

Flexiscreen

28 Sep 2026

How to reduce dust during data centre construction

For data centre construction, contamination control is critical to keeping the programme on track. Fine dust generated during cutting, drilling and fit-out can compromise required ISO cleanroom standards and settle on sensitive M&E and IT equipment. Once contamination enters these environments removing it can be costly and disruptive. Effective dust control needs to be considered...

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24 Sep 2026

Heat load testing: hot and cold aisle containment explained

As data centres take on growing AI workloads, the processing power behind them generates immense heat. Without accurate temperature control, this thermal energy can result in hardware malfunctions, damage components, or cause costly downtime. This article explains why hot- and cold-aisle containment is critical to designing, specifying, and maintaining effective data centre cooling systems. What...

Insights

21 Sep 2026

A guide to data centre screening solutions

In data centre construction, even a small loss of environmental control can have a significant impact on the programme. Temporary engineered screening helps manage that risk by creating controlled barriers during construction, fit-out and refurbishment. These systems can protect open structures from weather, contain dust and support temperature control where it is needed while allowing...

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25 Jun 2026

Pulling value forward: reflections from CGDS Berlin by Murray Gates, CEO

I came away from the CGDS Europe conference in Berlin with one reflection that kept coming back: the data centre sector is not short of innovation, it’s short of time. The event, hosted by Innovatrix, brought together people who are directly involved in delivering mission-critical projects under real pressure. Over the two days, the same...

News

3 Jun 2026

Westgate Global appoints Tim Carson as Chief Operating Officer to drive international growth

Westgate Global, the UK’s leading screening, partitioning and hoarding specialist, has announced the appointment of Tim Carson to the new role of Chief Operating Officer. Tim will work closely with Murray Gates, CEO, and Stephen Murray, CFO, forming a senior leadership trio focused on scaling Westgate Global’s operations while protecting the quality and customer focus...

News

27 May 2026

Protectors of momentum: the story behind our rebrand

In live, high-risk environments, nothing stands still. Data centres must avoid delays during construction. Manufacturing lines must keep running while upgrades are underway. Secure environments must change without impacting compliance. For 50 years, Westgate Global has designed, engineered and installed the screening, partitioning and modular hoarding systems that help to enable progress in all of...

News

1 May 2026

Westgate Global awarded prestigious sustainability accolade by EcoVadis

Westgate Global has been awarded a Silver Medal for its commitment to environmental, social and governance issues. The badge means that Westgate ranks in the top 15% percent of companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis, indicating a commitment to CSR, including Environment, Social and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. Exemplary ESG practices EcoVadis is the...

News

30 Apr 2026

Westgate Global at MODEX 2026: A record-breaking show

In April 2026, the Westgate Global team headed to Atlanta, Georgia, for MODEX 2026. What an event it turned out to be. Held at the Georgia World Congress Centre from 13–16 April, this year’s show broke all previous records, with over 1,000 exhibitors welcoming 50,000 visitors from 132 countries. For Westgate Global, it was a...

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21 Apr 2026

Warehouse and delivery shutdown – ERP implementation

Over recent months we have been working on the development of a new ERP (business operation) system for Westgate Global, designed to enhance our processes and operational efficiency. We are delighted that our new ERP system is now ready for implementation and we will be putting this into operation over the first May bank holiday...

Projects

24 Sep 2025

Temporary fire rated hoarding and construction weather screen for office redevelopment

Westgate Global partnered with Wates to deliver phased hoarding and temporary weather screening at the Halifax bank HQ redevelopment. Using Hoardfast Firescreen, Flamescreen, uPVC and Flexiscreen, the solutions maintained site welfare, improved energy efficiency, fire safety and enabled internal works to progress on schedule.

Insights

29 Aug 2025

Cold Aisle Containment: Boost Data Centre Efficiency with Westgate Global

Westgate Global’s temporary cold aisle containment system provides a cost-effective, reusable way to control airflow during data centre commissioning. Designed to mimic permanent cold aisle solutions, it improves cooling efficiency, shortens installation timelines and ensures consistent thermal performance without disrupting existing layouts or producing unnecessary waste.