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Our 'whole life' approach to continually improve sustainability

We are the UK's leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business.

We lead in the supply of construction material comprising aggregates, asphalt, cement, lime, concrete, road contracting, building products and recycling services.

"We work with you to understand,
share and achieve your ambitions."

Tarmac combines the knowledge and expertise of two of the construction industry's most iconic brands; Tarmac, the pioneers of the modern road; and Blue Circle, the company that patented Portland Cement.

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Tarmac’s innovative luminescent concrete receives glowing approval

December 3, 2021

An innovative glow in the dark paving system that absorbs ultraviolet rays during the day and radiates a soft luminescent light at night has been...

Age is not necessarily a sign of diminishing life for grand old veterans of Panshanger Park

December 2, 2021

Panshanger Park, the Tarmac-owned former quarry and now popular country park and nature reserve, boasts more than 800 ‘veteran’ trees that are, in-turn, home to hundreds of species of wildlife...

Tarmac grant to fund interpretation at restored cottage visitor centre

December 1, 2021

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s historic Aqueduct Cottage has received a £21,000 donation from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund. The money will be used to design and...

Tarmac hosts roundtable to inspire the next generation of sustainability leaders

November 30, 2021

Tarmac held a virtual roundtable with young people, and alumni, from Solutions for the Planet’s Big Ideas Programme, to discuss climate change and sustainability issues that mattered to them.

Quorn scout hut becomes hub of community after £45k donation from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund

November 29, 2021

When the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund donated more than £45,000 to a Leicestershire scout group, the money not only enabled the troop to save their hut roof, but also provided a thriving new hub for the local community.

Modern building techniques sit alongside dinosaurs and medieval history at Welsh castle

November 25, 2021

History – ancient and modern – features heavily at Fonmon Castle in South Wales after Tarmac installed a new exhibit about the construction industry in the castle grounds.

Tarmac’s award-winning photographers focus their lenses on the diverse wildlife inhabiting quarries

November 24, 2021

Biodiversity around Tarmac’s quarries is being celebrated by award-winning photographers who have captured the incredible array of wildlife that has made its home in restored – and active – sites thanks to the company’s conservation efforts.

Pedal-power pair have designs on healthier school commutes after winning Tarmac-sponsored bikes

November 23, 2021

Two Derby schoolchildren are enjoying life in the saddle after winning a Tarmac-sponsored competition to design new bikes to highlight the benefits of cycling to school.

Tilehurst Panthers poised to pounce after donation from Tarmac

November 22, 2021

An all-girls football team is poised to pounce on their rivals, dressed in new shirts thanks to a donation from Tarmac.

Tarmac hosts interactive day for pupils as part of Northumberland National Park’s STEM festival

November 22, 2021

Pupils from Bellingham Middle School and Dr Thomlinson Middle School attended an action-packed STEM event at Tarmac’s Barrasford Quarry, which brought Northumberland National Park’s first...

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Our values are the principles for the way we do things, across our business.

proud

"We are proud of our heritage and our ambition. We learn from the past to ensure we are building our future. A future that is robust and effective in meeting the challenges of an evolving world."

ambitious

"With over 150 years' experience providing solutions we drive innovation and the continuous improvement of ever more, sustainable operations. Our ambition is to support our business, our people, customers and communities in the delivery of infrastructure, new homes and UK growth."

collaborative

"We encourage our people to work together safely and to promote an open culture where everyone can make a difference and be different. Inside and externally, we look out for one another, build relationships and share expertise."