Public Realm
Works

We work with local authorities and developers to revitalise town centres and urban areas, creating modern spaces that support community interaction and economic activity.

Our Experience

Enhancing open spaces for local communities

Public realm works involve the design, development, and enhancement of open spaces which are accessible to the public, including town centre squares, parks, pedestrian zones and streets. The project’s aim to improve and enhance the usability, safety and overall appeal of public spaces while supporting the local environment, tourism and economic growth.

Each public realm project specifies a unique set of requirements to suit the overall aesthetic of the surrounding environment, whether that be non-standard design elements, higher specification of finishings, or integrating areas of native landscaping.

McCann’s public realm works have built a reputation for creating long-lasting, outstanding public spaces; improving the very foundations of our towns and cities.

Our civil and electrical engineering teams combine decades of experience in public realm works for a wide range of clients across the UK. Our public realm services include paving, lighting, street furniture, drainage, landscaping and general regeneration works.

We provide integrated infrastructure solutions that meet business, and community needs and embody reliability, industry compliance and environmental sustainability. Our public realm experts can work with you and offer experienced advice that can benefit the location and cities by:

Enhancing streetscapes and pedestrian areas
Improving accessibility and public safety
Creating inviting public spaces for recreation and social interaction
Boosting local businesses through urban
renewal projects
Introducing traffic calming measures
Supporting sustainable transport through cycle-friendly infrastructure

Our team liaise with town/city centre management, a variety of stakeholders, sensitive traffic and access management and a continual interface with the public throughout all public realm works.

Recent Projects

Discover how McCann can help you

McCann completes 7,000m2 regeneration to Sheffield Fargate, increasing footfall for the area by a third

The Sheffield Fargate project, was a public realm revitalisation scheme in the heart of Sheffield city centre. The scope included full pedestrianisation of adjacent streets, integrating anti-terrorism measures, underground recycling systems for retailers, and eco-friendly drainage to support Sheffield’s vision for a safer, greener, and economically vibrant city centre.

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Regenerating Skegness’ Tower Esplanade through innovative lighting and civil engineering works

McCanns were awarded the contract to design, supply, install, and commission new customised lighting and controls for East Lindsey District Council to revitalise Skegness’ Tower Esplanade seafront area.

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McCann helps shape new highways electrical apprenticeship with Nottingham College

Work Experience Student Gains Valuable Industry Insight at McCann

NY Highways Awards McCann Multi‑Year Electrical Installations and ICP Contract

How can McCann help with your project?

McCann provides infrastructure solutions that surpass expectations, supporting every phase of projects, from design and buildability to implementation, to meet vital business and national requirements.

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Public Realm Works