Aggregate Industries launches the industry’s first carbon reporting tool to offer customers accurate carbon data by product or project
Aggregate Industries has launched the construction industry’s first fully customisable carbon reporting tool that provides complete visibility of the carbon footprint of its products used by customers in building and infrastructure projects. The new carbon reporting tool produces a report using data from across Aggregate Industries’ business areas to provide a comprehensive cradle to site assessment. The […]
Aggregate Industries launch new reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable
Aggregate Industries has announced the launch of a reduced-carbon asphalt that is 100% recyclable and ideal for the construction, repair, and maintenance of new or existing highways. Foamix, according to the company, offers a ‘truly sustainable’ solution for base and binder course layers, and is suitable for use in highways, footways, and haunching works. Containing […]
Aggregate Industries switches to warm mix asphalt as it continues with sustainability pledge
Driving forward with its commitment to becoming the UK leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Aggregate Industries has transitioned to warm mix asphalt (WMA) production as standard across its asphalt product portfolio. Boasting a wealth of benefits from carbon savings, reduced build costs and enhanced life-expectancy, warm mix asphalt offers the same high quality and performance […]
Aggregate Industries ‘builds progress’ for a sustainable future
Aggregate Industries has launched a new sustainability strategy which sets out the business’ vision to become the UK leader of innovative and sustainable building solutions and its ambition to embed sustainability in the future of construction. The strategy, Building Progress for a Sustainable Future brings together former management plans and policies into a more holistic and […]
Aggregate Industries strengthens Asphalt and Contracting Businesses with new senior appointment
Continuing to strengthen its senior team, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Thomas Edgcumbe to its Executive Committee as Managing Director for Surfacing Solutions, with overall responsibility for the business’ Asphalt and Contracting divisions. 31.03.2022 With more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, Mr Edgcumbe brings with him a proven track record […]
Aggregate Industries launches UK’s first ever commercially available biogenic asphalt
As part of its ongoing commitment to decarbonising the construction industry, leading building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has further developed its SuperLow product range with the launch of the UK’s first commercially available biogenic asphalt. SuperLow-Carbon asphalt has been developed in partnership with Shell Bitumen as a pioneering product for more sustainable pavement projects. In […]
Aggregate Industries appoints Sustainability Director to Executive Committee as part of its net-zero pledge
Aggregate Industries has appointed Kirstin McCarthy to Sustainability Director as part of the Executive Committee. She will be responsible for driving forward the company’s ambitions to become a leading sustainable business and net-zero company. Commenting on the appointment, Dragan Maksimovic, Chief Executive Officer at Aggregate Industries, said: “As part of our strategic commitment to reduce […]
First carbon neutral road improvement project in the UK is completed
Work has been completed on the UK’s first carbon-neutral scheme in Cumbria for Highways England. The project, a collaboration between A E Yates, Aggregate Industries and Amey, saw over 1,000 tonnes of Foamix asphalt laid per night between junction6 of the M6 and Bettarg Holt, with operatives working 24 hours via two shifts to help […]
