QuickBlock

14/04/2026

Adaptability is everything in defence training 🪖

With QUICKBLOCK, you can build trench-style training setups right on base, no digging required. Set it up to match your training goals, switch the layout as scenarios change, and keep things as realistic (and flexible) as you need.

No excavation. No long build times. Just a fast, cost-effective system you can assemble, adapt, and reuse again and again.

Less red tape, more training time 🙌

Find out more: https://quickblock.uk/training-medics-for-the-realities-of-trench-warfare-with-quickblock/

10/04/2026

Turns out “facing your fears” looks a lot like stepping off the side of a 30-metre sculpture … 😅

This weekend, our Head of Business Development, John Dornan, did exactly that — abseiling down The Kelpies in Falkirk to raise money for Forth Valley Branch, the Armed Forces charity.

Not the obvious choice for someone who isn’t exactly a fan of heights . . . but when it’s for a cause supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families, you find a way to get over it (eventually!).

We’re incredibly proud of John for taking the leap (literally) and for everyone who’s supported, donated, and cheered him on.

If you haven’t yet and would like to support an amazing cause, there’s still time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/heights-for-heros-kelpies-abseil

Check out the photos 🙌

08/04/2026

Quarterly staff meeting . . . with a QUICKBLOCK twist 🙌

Last Tuesday we brought the whole team together, not just to talk strategy and AI, but to reconnect with our “why” and spend some quality time as a team.

There was also an early celebration for Marc’s birthday 🎂

But the real highlight? Marc stepping up to cook tacos for everyone 🌮 (safe to say expectations for future meetings have now been set . . . very high).

We wrapped things up with a team hill walk up Dumyat. Fresh air, great conversations, and a reminder that the best teams are built just as much outside the meeting room as inside it.

Good people, good food, good views and not a bad way to do business. 💚

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all our customers, supporters, friends and colleagues who celebrate Easter 🐣

We hope you have a lovely long weekend 💚

03/04/2026

Huge congratulations to our Marketing Manager, Jen, for completing an incredible challenge . . . walking 100km in March in support of Sands - baby loss charity 👏

This wasn’t just about the distance. It was about raising awareness and supporting a charity that does vital work for families affected by pregnancy loss and the death of a baby. Every step helped shine a light on an important cause and contribute to meaningful support for those who need it most.

Even better, the final kilometres were completed on our team day, which finished with a group walk up Dumyat a brilliant way to cross the line together and celebrate a fantastic achievement. ⛰️

Well done Jen, a superb effort for a truly worthwhile cause 💙

https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/fundraisers/jennifertervit/walk-100k-march-26

02/04/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Fiona Marshall to QUICKBLOCK as Non-Executive Director, strengthening our strategic leadership as we continue to grow across the defence and security sectors.

Fiona brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across defence, life sciences and other highly regulated industries. Her expertise in governance, compliance, and guiding organisations through growth, restructuring and investment will support QUICKBLOCK’s next phase of expansion.

We’re excited to have Fiona join the team and look forward to the impact she will bring.

Read the full announcement on our website: https://quickblock.uk/quickblock-strengthens-strategic-leadership-with-appointment-of-fiona-to-the-board/

31/03/2026

Meeting Individual Training Requirements (ITRs) in the Army isn’t just about understanding what needs to be done, it’s about having the time, space, and access to deliver training effectively.

With ranges often booked, travel time reducing training windows, and competing commitments, getting onto major training facilities isn’t always possible. Rapidly deployable, on-site training infrastructure helps bridge that gap.

QUICKBLOCK Tactical Training Kits allow units to deliver ITR-focused training directly on their own sites or training areas, reducing reliance on external locations while still providing realistic, adaptable environments.

This flexibility was recently demonstrated using the QUICKBLOCK Charlie Tactical Training Kit. Initially constructed outdoors, the structure was later dismantled, moved indoors, and rebuilt in a new configuration within a smaller footprint, creating a fresh and equally complex training environment.

By reconfiguring the same kit, new CQB scenarios were created, training variety was maintained, and Individual Training Requirements (ITRs) continued to be delivered without the need for planning permission or additional infrastructure.

BUILD.
TRAIN.
WIN.

https://quickblock.uk/defence-training/

26/03/2026

Realistic training matters 👮‍♂️

UK police forces are placing increasing emphasis on scenario-led training that reflects the challenges officers face on the street.

From building entry and MoE to dealing with violent individuals and complex incidents, training needs to be practical, adaptable and grounded in real-world situations.

QUICKBLOCK’s modular security training kits allow instructors to quickly build and adapt environments for a wide range of operational scenarios, supporting dynamic, repeatable training.

Already in use within UK police training environments.

Explore the full range of security training solutions: https://quickblock.uk/security-training/

What’s the hardest scenario for your team to realistically replicate in training? 👮‍♂️

25/03/2026

Heavy Duty Method of Entry (MoE) Door

Built for high-intensity explosive breach training, the Heavy Duty MoE Door expands the capability of QUICKBLOCK training kits with a robust, reusable solution. Constructed from thicker steel than our lightweight offering, and featuring a custom re-usable steel door, it’s designed to withstand repeated explosive and mechanical breaching scenarios while maintaining consistent training realism.

An integrated sacrificial dowel keep provides predictable failure for controlled explosive entry, allowing teams to reset quickly and safely between iterations. Despite its heavy-duty construction, the system remains highly deployable and two people can assemble the complete door in under 10 minutes.

The result is a durable, repeatable, and rapidly deployable breaching solution purpose-built for realistic explosive MoE training with QUICKBLOCK structures.

https://quickblock.uk/defence/

20/03/2026

International Day of Happiness 2026 . . . this years theme is "Caring and Sharing"

At QUICKBLOCK we provide a product and a service but we also like to give a little back to the community when we can.

We've been working with Stirling Council and the community in Cowie to help them design their community garden project. Both primary schools and the local community have come together to design this fantastic space for all to share.

Groups of children from both Cowie Primary Schools proposed their own designs for the garden project, using QUICKBLOCK for raised beds, vertical gardening and other landscaping features.

After they submitted their designs, we invited them to visit the QUICKBLOCK HQ to meet Ewan (our Product Design Executive) and let the kids get hands-on with the block. Ewan kindly showed them our design service in action (the resemblance to Minecraft was expressed by many!). The input and ideas from the kids was fantastic, plus we had a lot of fun.

Being part of this project really has been fantastic and we know the Cowie community "Secret" Garden will be an important space for a variety of community groups, and the children did an amazing job of designing a shared space with the needs of all users in mind.

We can't wait to see the finished garden! 🌻

19/03/2026

We’re proud to be featured in The Courier, highlighting QUICKBLOCK’s journey from to growing global success.

A big thank you to Kirsten Johnson for covering our story and recognising the impact of our innovative block!

With exciting developments ahead, 2026 is set to be a pivotal year for QUICKBLOCK, stay tuned as we continue to drive innovation and expand our global reach.

Read the full article here:

The recycled plastic blocks can be used to make garden sheds, humanitarian shelters and even blast-proof trenches.

18/03/2026

Global Recycling Day: Don’t Think Waste, Think Opportunity 🌍♻️

At QUICKBLOCK, one of our core values is simple: Love the Planet. That’s why every QUICKBLOCK is made from 100% recycled polypropylene, the kind of plastic found in everyday items like yogurt pots and juice bottles that you place in your recycling bin. But we don’t stop at recycling once. QUICKBLOCK blocks can be reused again and again for up to 30 years, and when they finally reach the end of their life, they can be fully recycled all over again, keeping valuable materials in circulation instead of landfill.

But our commitment goes far beyond the blocks themselves. Our Product Development team is constantly exploring new ways to turn waste into opportunity, thinking about how every decision impacts the planet and the communities around us. Whether it’s partnering with other businesses to repurpose materials that would otherwise be discarded, or selecting sustainable products that align with our environmental values, we’re always looking for ways to build smarter and greener.

Because someone’s waste could be someone else’s opportunity. This Global Recycling Day, why not look around at the materials and resources already available in your network? By rethinking waste, businesses can reduce costs, support their communities, help create a more sustainable planet and become a 💚♻️