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New carbon-negative aggregate could help National Highways on road to net zero

July 24, 2024
A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of National Highways' hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint.
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The Lochend Stones: new public artwork for Lochend Woods 

July 12, 2024
A new art installation and woodland trail, The Lochend Stones, has been unveiled at Lochend Woods in Dunbar. It features seven carved stone artworks by James Winnett showcasing historical events that have taken place nearby. 
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Redbridge first in London to trial groundbreaking new asphalt

July 11, 2024
A road resurfacing scheme in London has used a new material that has enabled the city to lay asphalt with a significantly lower carbon footprint. Redbridge Council in partnership with Kensons Highways have used a new type of asphalt for the resurfacing works at Lodge Hill Road in Redbridge. The...
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Tarmac accelerates plans for the future at exclusive customer event

July 4, 2024
Following the success of 2023, Tarmac hosted its second NextGen 2030+ event on 27 June 2024 to continue leading the conversation and accelerate change in the industry. Focusing on digitisation and diversity, as well as the role that collaboration within the building materials industry can play, the event introduced more...
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Tarmac trials UK first EV tipper for low emissions transport

June 20, 2024
In a UK-first, leading building materials and construction solutions provider Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck in Walsall, West Midlands. With an ambitious commitment to reach a 30% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, decarbonising operational equipment and plant is part of the company’s roadmap...
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