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Tarmac in the community: Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund facilitates new youth ‘hang out’
September 22, 2023
A £14,500 grant from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund has enabled Kenelm Youth Trust to expand its array of adventure activities for young people.
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Hertfordshire parkland identified as haven for beetle biodiversity
September 20, 2023
Leading ecologists have identified Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire as one of the most important habitats for a group of beetles in the UK, including recording a significant number of rare species.
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Tarmac volunteers dig deep to reinstate ancient Peak District pathway
September 18, 2023
Volunteers from Tarmac braved the recent September heatwave to help restore a treasured pathway in the Peak District.
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‘Have a seat!’ says local school thanks to Tarmac donation
September 12, 2023
With a donation of £942 from Tarmac, Buxton Community School, in Derbyshire, has been able to encourage ‘more bums on seats’, not inside, but outside of the classroom.
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Tarmac’s ‘Outstanding’ apprenticeship delivery
September 7, 2023
Tarmac’s learning and development (L&D) team is celebrating after receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted’s first full inspection for its apprenticeship provision.
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Tarmac donation helps local theatre hit the right notes
September 5, 2023
Thanks to a £650 donation from Tarmac’s Mountsorrel Quarry, the Starlight Youth Theatre, in Quorn, has been able to ‘C major’ improvement with the purchase of much-needed sound equipment.
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Concrete Society visit Tarmac’s Dunbar cement plant
August 24, 2023
In late July, Tarmac’s Dunbar plant in East Lothian hosted a visit for 47 members of the Concrete Society Council.
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Construction logistics: how do we scale up for net zero?
August 22, 2023
When thinking about the journey to net zero construction in the UK, many people’s first thoughts are focused on cutting carbon in manufacturing and materials processes. While this will be integral, delivering a net zero industry will also require a fully decarbonised, multi-modal transport sector.
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Let’s make sure red tape doesn’t stifle green delivery
August 16, 2023
Positive progress is being made across industry sectors in laying the groundwork for the UK’s 2050 net zero delivery target. However, a number of barriers and obstacles still lie in the way of construction projects when it comes to tackling the carbon challenge.
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Tarmac partners with Love4Life charity
August 11, 2023
Tarmac’s Mountsorrel Quarry has joined forces with local charity Love4Life to help provide support for young people aged 11 to 18.
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