Infrastructure engineers at Skanska have led an update to an essential guide for the road surfacing and maintenance industry in the UK.

Andy Simms, materials engineering manager, and Max Townsend, senior waste and resources manager, contributed to the update of the Managing Reclaimed Asphalt guidance to ensure it meets current legislation, according to Construction Management.

The guide has been produced by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.

It helps users determine whether asphalt contains bitumen or hazardous tar, and describes safe methods for reuse that reduce waste, save carbon and cut costs.

The guide contains advice for classifying and reusing asphalt from roads, particularly where existing materials need to be removed, replaced or reused. It also includes recommendations for sampling and testing to ensure safety and compliance.

The guide is aimed at UK contractors, road surfacing and maintenance designers and clients.

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