Many schools come to us with the problem of inadequate space at lunch time or inadequate teaching space. And just like Marden School, located in North Shields, they had the same problem. They came to us wanting an area which will accommodate for extra pupils at lunch time. The design we created could be easily converted into an outdoor teaching area, dining area or shelter for any other facilities and after school clubs.

The shelter is connected to electricity and has internal lighting, which will be ideal for the dark winter months. The bespoke canopy is made up from a main frame, aluminum frame and toughened shatter proof glass. It is also fitted with large doors and fire alarms in case of the unlikely case of a fire. Enabling pupils to enjoy the outdoor life while learning and eating with friends without any worry.

The benefits of an outdoor teaching area

Teaching outside is a great way to enhance pupils learning. As it is an exciting and new environment to learn in. It will increase the pupil’s attention span, enabling a better quality of teaching and learning. Teaching outside will also increase the imagination and the development of children’s exposure to new and exciting opportunities.

The benefits of dining outside

Eating outside can have huge benefits to the pupil’s stress level, creativity and thinking. This is due to having a break from the place where pupils are consistently learning. This will enable them to re-balance their mind and help with their productivity for the rest of the day.

Financial benefits

Extending a building within the school can be costly and time consuming. Yet, with our outdoor dining and teaching spaces, it is easy to install, competitive pricing and quicker than a brick extension to the school.

For more information about Miko Engineering’s new dining and teaching canopies, contact us on 0191 428 0452 or email us at [email protected]

Miko Engineering’s latest flagship project was the design, manufacture and installation of a covered walkway at The Still, a National Landscape Discovery Centre located in Once Brewed, Northumberland.

The £14.2 million development is an exciting project,
and aims to improve tourists knowledge of Northumberland’s landscapes, history, culture and heritage.

Miko worked closely with Sir Robert McAlpine construction in the process, both in the design and installation.

The 60m covered walkway in constructed with heavy duty timber and supported by a baseplate and wall fixing.

The Sill was designed to be environmentally friendly, with this in mind, solar panels were fitted on the roof.

As a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of canopies, walkways and street furniture, we are certainly proud of the products we create and fit on your behalf, and in turn the enviable reputation we have built during our 25 years within the industry. Whilst it is our dedicated and experienced team that sit at the heart of our success story, our proven track record and long list of satisfied clients wouldn’t have been possible without our industry accreditation.

In addition to being Safecontractor approved and accredited by the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), we are also proud members of Constructionline, but what’s so special about this accreditation and what does that mean for our clients and fellow suppliers/contractors?

About Constructionline

Constructionline is one accreditation that we proudly shout about both online and off, and for good reason. As well as being the UK’s leading procurement and supply chain management service, Constructionline has a reputation for delivering excellent savings to buyers in the public and private sectors alongside unlocking benefits for the wider construction industry.

Whilst reducing duplication and improving efficiencies sector-wide, the organisation uses processes fully audited to ISO 9001 standards to ensure suppliers, buyers and main contractors can exercise and profit from the best practices around.

Constructionline now has more than 8,000 procurement professionals and over 24,000 suppliers under its wing, all of which can comply confidently with the latest government standards and maintain great relationships with their clients and fellow industry experts.

Benefits for Miko clients

Being a member of Constructionline doesn’t just mean a better working environment for us and professionals in the wider construction sector but unlocks a number of advantages for our customers, whether you are looking to enlist us for the installation of one of our standard canopies and walkways or are searching for a bespoke solution to your street furniture needs. Thanks to our work with Constructionline you can enjoy supply chain management processes that are second to none, reduced risks, better cost efficiency and improved engagement with our team and fellow suppliers regardless of the nature of your improvement project.

Becoming a member

In addition to showcasing the benefits that can be harnessed by our clients as a result of our accreditation, we are always encouraging fellow suppliers and contractors within our industry and beyond to sign up as members. You can discover more about the member benefits by visiting www.constructionline.co.uk.

With the winter months well underway, public and private sector organisations everywhere will be thinking about the improvements they can make to their premises come the New Year. Whilst we’ve always been an impatient bunch, when it comes to the manufacture and fitting of outdoor engineering solutions, why wait?

This season is the perfect time to think about the fittings and fixtures you’d like to implement across your site, and get work underway by contacting a renowned street furniture supplier such as ourselves. In this blog entry, we reveal just why the Miko team should be called upon sooner rather than later, whatever the weather, to get upgrades started.

Our outdoor engineering solutions

For us, work doesn’t stop come the winter months and during this time we have helped thousands of clients find the shelter solutions they need to put their best foot and face forward in their target market. We deliver a number of standard and bespoke options for customers from all walks of life, with our 25 years of experience within the business leading to the design, manufacture and installation of various products. Our canopies and walkways are particularly popular additions and ensure premises of all sizes and uses can be upgraded cost effectively, conveniently and safely.

The perfect time to upgrade

For schools and other educational establishments, the Christmas holidays is often one of the only times improvements can be made to their premises, and you’ll be glad to know that we are on hand to make your dream upgrades a reality. We can work with you one-on-one to ensure waiting shelters, bike sheds and school canopies can be designed and fitted before your pupils arrive back in the classroom in the New Year. In addition to delivering a range of standard products, our bespoke service ensures a product of your choice can be devised, made and installed to complement the wider environment. Shelters can even be personalised by the school children to ensure any furniture additions are interesting and creative.

Why Miko?

With years of experience and a fully comprehensive service just waiting to be called upon, Miko Shelter Solutions is the number one provider of street furniture and covered walkways. We have worked with organisations from multiple industries to ensure the rewards that go hand-in-hand with our products can be reaped by all.

As well as being a family run company and a firm believer in offering an honest and professional service, we stick by our motto of ‘anything is possible’ to make the design and manufacture of high quality street furniture and shelters attainable.

Contact our team today on 0191 428 0452 to discover more about how we can help you this winter and beyond!

For public sector and private organisations alike sourcing the shelter and street furniture solutions that suit your needs, budget and the overall style of your brand is often an integral part of how you do business. Buggy shelters in particular have become a particularly important furniture addition for many, with schools, hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and nurseries all taking advantage of the numerous benefits associated with their installation.

As a leading supplier of shelter solutions, our buggy shelters are an essential part of our collection, and we provide standard and bespoke designs for all applications. Read on to discover more about our school buggy shelters and how they could enhance the grounds of your commercial or public sector premises.

The benefits

There are a plethora of benefits that go hand-in-hand with the installation of our premier buggy shelters. Whether you wish to opt for a standard or bespoke finish, each of our products is designed to keep prams and other equipment (including bicycles and scooters) safe and dry, they can even double as a waiting shelter to provide vital protection from the wind, rain and other perks that the great British weather brings.

In addition to preventing wet wheels from coming into, and subsequently making a mess of, your building, the addition of a buggy shelter also stops prams from cluttering up both the inside and outside of your building, one advantage that can enhance health and safety significantly.

Our shelter solutions

Here at Miko Engineering, we deliver a number of buggy shelter solutions alongside our range of playground and waiting shelters. Our best seller is the Alnwick shelter, measuring in at 4 metres long and 2 metres deep, this compact product can actually accommodate up to 15 people or buggies. If double buggies are a common visitor to your premises, the Alnwick shelter is also a fitting product as the double width entrance means buggies of all shapes, sizes and styles are welcome.

Bespoke buggy shelters are also available upon request and at additional cost.

Why Miko?

The Miko team have been delivering shelter solutions since their inception more than 25 years ago, and alongside their range of high quality buggy, playground and waiting shelters, the company has become known and loved for providing a variety of high quality products, including school canopies and bike sheds, via their standard and bespoke collections. Whilst Miko is a family run firm with traditional values at its heart, the company is also proud to promote innovation and use the latest and greatest technology to provide the complete package, from design and build to installation and aftercare.

To find out more about our buggy shelters or our entire product range, please contact us on 0191 428 0452 or email [email protected].

Over the past 25 years, the Miko Engineering team has become known and loved for our range of bike shelters, waiting shelters, street furniture products, canopies and walkways, and as well as delivering a selection of high quality, standard products, our passion for providing bespoke solutions has meant many organisations have been able to enjoy a truly complete service.

We offer a number of bespoke options throughout the design, manufacturing and installation phases, solutions that have meant schools, councils, private organisations and public sector clients can introduce tailor-made products into their environments.

Design with a difference

The design stages of the development process define each and every one of our products, particularly those that have been custom made specifically for the client. During the design phase, we utilise the latest and greatest technology to ensure you receive a tailor-made product that is built to brief and finished within budget. Using CAD design systems and CNC equipment, our design team can create shelters, street furnishings, canopies and walkways from scratch to your exact specification.

As well as taking your unique design wants and needs into consideration, all our bespoke products are designed to meet British Standard 5950 (Structural Use of Steel in Buildings).

Manufacturing processes made for you

Unbeknown to many the manufacturing process can also be personalised to your requirements, regardless of the type of product you would like us to create. Again we utilise cutting edge technology to ensure the most modern techniques are used to bring your bespoke designs to life. We manage the entire process at our Jarrow premises, making us a one stop shop, from site survey and design to manufacture and installation, for all your shelter needs.

An unforgettable finish

As part of our bespoke service, we offer a range of finishes to ensure your new installation complements the wider look and feel of your private or public sector premises. Unlike other manufacturers in the engineering world, our finishes aren’t restricted to just one or two choices, you can instead select any colour to match your building or wider surroundings. Choose a polyester powder coated or hot dipped galvanised colour, and harness the best protection and an unforgettable finish.

To continue the theme we can also provide installation that works for your organisation, whatever product you opt for. We have the expertise to install our systems without the need for subcontractors so you can keep costs low, keep your project on track and enjoy the best possible service.

To find out more about our bespoke shelter solutions, please contact us today on 0191 428 0452.

Whether you are looking for an installer to take on the upgrade of your area’s street furniture or would like to transform the exterior of your commercial property with the addition of a canopy or walkway, finding the right supplier can mean the difference between getting the look you want bang on budget and missing the mark completely.

With over 25 years of experience under our belts, we have assisted commercial, industrial and public sector clients with upgrades of all types, and from our premises in Jarrow we deliver a reputable service and extensive product range. But why should you choose us to deliver your upcoming project?

Extensive range of high quality products

Why use a selection of suppliers when you can call on the Miko Engineering team for the complete range? During of 25 years in the business, we have took our mantra of ‘anything is possible’ to heart and as a result have developed an extensive range of products, a vast choice that our competitors simply cannot beat us on.

We stock a selection of cycle shelters, waiting shelters, covered walkways, benches, bins and picnic tables in a range of sizes, styles, colours and finishes. As well as having access to our standard range, we also deliver bespoke solutions so clients and companies from all industry sectors can find a personalised solution.

A complete service with family values at its core

Our complete service ensures that whatever you are looking for you can harness the advice and assistance you need at every stage. From our very own factory, we can assist from initial site survey and design right through to the manufacture and installation of the completed product. Despite the full and professional service on offer, we are still a family firm run on traditional values and as a result offer an honest and fully transparent service.

Cutting edge technology used during design and manufacture

Quality and customer service are two factors that are particularly important to us and to ensure we deliver the best possible service and highest standard of product to you, we use the latest computer controlled technology around. We use cutting edge technology to support our traditional values so that every single product we deliver doesn’t just meet but exceeds your expectations.

Are you looking for a shelter, canopy or street furniture supplier to take charge of your upcoming project? Contact the Miko Engineering team today on 0191 428 0452 to discover more about our reliable service.

Transportation is consistently the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions which causes air pollution and other environmental damage. Encouraging alternative modes of transport is key to reducing these levels of pollution.

Cycling has many benefits for our mental and physical health as well as being better for the environment. It helps to protect against heart attack, depression, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis and provides a fun, low-impact form of exercise for all ages.

If you want to encourage your pupils and staff to cycle to school for everyday journeys, appropriate cycle storage should be provided on-site so that bikes are safe and secure while their owners are in your building. However, school funding is often stretched to the limit so this blog post looks at the types of cycle storage funding that is available, and how Miko Engineering can guide you through the process.

Why Is Cycle Storage Beneficial For Schools?

Designated cycle parking and storage areas have a number of benefits for schools:

What You Need To Know About Government Cycle Storage Funding

The benefits for schools in having cycle storage facilities are clear. The following section looks at how schools and other educational facilities can obtain grant funding for their bike storage projects.

Government Grants

In the early 2000s, the government launched a capital grant scheme that enabled schools across the country to gain access to funding for cycle storage projects. The scheme was introduced to encourage schools to promote not only a healthier way for staff and students to get to school, but to also reduce the number of cars on the road thereby reducing carbon pollution and making the air cleaner and safer.

This funding from the Department of Education (DofE) now falls into two categories:

• School condition allocations (SCA). Funds are paid to the eligible body responsible for maintaining the school building such as the local authority.
• The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). This is a bidding procedure and funds are paid directly to a single academy trust, small multi-academy trust (MATs), or small voluntary aided bodies (VA) and sixth-form colleges.

Funding Allocation

The amount of grant funding allocated to each individual school, sixth-form college or academy trust will depend on a number of factors. These include the number of pupils, the type of school and ages of students, the location, and the condition of the facilities already available.

For example, a school with 50 primary pupils and 500 secondary pupils could receive around £13,000. If the school were a VA school, the total would be around £14,000.

The local authority receives the payment for schools they maintain which they must pass on to the individual school. Other educational institutions such as academy trusts and VA bodies receive their funding directly from the DofE.

Application Process

Applications are made to the DofE. To qualify, several criteria must be met, including the preparation and implementation of a school travel plan (STP) to assess the level of traffic and other issues to promote sustainable and active travel.

FAQs About Cycle Storage Funding

Who is eligible?

All primary and secondary schools in England are eligible to apply whether they are maintained by the local authority or an academy. The funding can also be used for street furniture and other products such as canopies, walkways, and storage lockers that promote sustainable travel for staff and pupils.

What can we spend the funding on?

The funding must be used for capital projects with priority being given to those that improve the energy efficiency of a school’s estate so things like cycle storage and cycling infrastructure that encourage staff and pupils to cycle to school thereby reducing traffic pollution.

How can my school apply for funding?

Applications for this type of grant funding are made directly to the DofE. The criteria may include the requirement to create and implement an STP that includes information such as the number of staff and pupils, ages or students, a statement about travel issues, and survey details.

Get In Touch For Cycle Storage Solutions

Miko Engineering is one of the UK’s leading street furniture suppliers. We design and manufacture a wide range of bespoke shelter and storage solutions for schools and educational facilities. Our expert team will guide you through your project from advising about the funding process to the initial design, right through to installation.

Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help you create cycle storage that benefits your staff, pupils, and the environment.

Whether you are looking to upgrade your business premises’ exterior with the installation of a covered walkway or want to improve the functionality of your private or public sector space with the addition of a bike shed or waiting shelter, finding the right street furniture manufacturer to assist you on your journey is vital.

Whilst many street furniture manufacturers assist with just one part of the project, here at Miko Shelter Solutions we use our 25 years of experience within the industry to deliver a complete service from initial site survey and design to manufacture, installation and aftercare. But who is Miko? And how exactly can we help you bring your dream improvements to life?

About Miko Shelter Solutions

Despite our cutting edge products, we hold traditional values close to our heart, and as a family-run firm we aim to provide a personal and professional service that is honest and complete. Our values and our 25 years within the industry has meant a number of brands, schools, hospitals and organisations call on us for help time and time again, and whether you are a new or returning customer we want to offer a truly bespoke service from concept to completion.

Our products

From our Tyne & Wear based workshop, we use the latest and greatest technology and techniques to deliver the best street furniture and shelter products on the market. We supply a number of cycle shelters, compounds, lockers, racks, bike sheds, buggy shelters, waiting shelters, pedestrian shelters, sun canopies and entrance canopies, so that clients across the country can find the right product for them within budget and have it installed on premises on time. We are also one of the country’s leading street furniture suppliers, with our benches, bins, picnic tables, tree grilles and guards already features in public spaces across the UK.

Whilst our values are traditional, the way we design and manufacture our products is cutting edge and we use numerically controlled technology as well as modern CAD and CAM systems to create the highest quality installations. As well as delivering a vast selection of products as part of our standard range, we also provide bespoke solutions, developing brand new designs that are made for your specific requirements.

Discover a solution that meets your organisation’s needs by contacting the Miko Shelter Solutions team today on 0191 428 0452.

Miko Entrance Canopies

Making sure your commercial building makes the right impression to not just visiting customers and clients but your wider workforce and the general public is important. Whilst many upgrades cost a lot of money and take even more time to complete, resulting in disruption for your business, there are some upgrades that can instantly transform a building with minimal downtime.

The addition of an entrance canopy is one such upgrade and commercial properties and public buildings (such as schools and hospitals) up and down the country are transforming the exterior aesthetics of their premises with this nifty and affordable solution. Here we reveal why you should invest in the design, manufacture and installation of an entrance canopy for your building.

Boost the curb appeal of your property

How your organisation looks on the outside is just as important as running a tight ship within your company, and putting your best face forward with a new look entrance can make all the difference. As well as investing in the curb appeal of your property, a more professional looking entrance can give you the business boost that you need within your target market putting forward a more reputable and trustworthy brand to potential customers.

Access bespoke design

Here at Miko Shelter Solutions, we understand that when it comes to entrance canopies and other covered walkway installations, one size certainly doesn’t fit all. In addition to our range of standard entrance canopies, we also provide a bespoke design service so you can add a unique finish to your commercial premises. You can also select whether you would like your specially designed canopy suspended or wall mounted.

As part of our design service, your organisation’s colours, logo and other branding can be incorporated into the design so you can add extra appeal and market your business continuously to passers-by.

Add extra impact

Whilst doorway canopies can make fitting additions to schools and smaller scale commercial buildings, those looking for added impact needn’t look very far. We also offer a vast selection of large entrance canopies, which can be suspended or wall mounted depending on your specification. Despite the size of these structures, installation is easier than you think and the finished product can house up to five vehicles as well as keep goods and users protected from the weather during loading and unloading.

Are you looking to add an entrance canopy to your private or public building? Contact Miko Shelter Solutions today on 0191 428 0452 to find out more.