UK first as Tufflayer SAMI asphalt gains BBA HAPAS approval
Heidelberg Materials UK has become the first asphalt supplier to receive BBA HAPAS1 approval for a stress absorbing membrane interlayer (SAMI) solution. Its Tufflayer product, an alternative to geogrid asphalt, uses a specially designed polymer modified bitumen (PMB) supplied by Shell Bitumen to achieve optimum flexibility and enhance fatigue resistance. It significantly delays the effects […]
Two new contracts for Heidelberg in Wales
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured two significant highway contracts for maintaining and improving both local and trunk roads in Wales. The company has resecured its contract with Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Council for the next four years. The agreement, worth in the region of £3.5 million a year, follows a competitive tender process and covers […]
Scott Cooper appointed new Heidelberg managing director
Scott Cooper has been appointed Managing Director of Heidelberg Materials UK’s national road surfacing and contracting infrastructure business. Prior to joining the company, Scott was Managing Director of Transportation Major Projects and Design for Kier Group, where he was responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of major projects across the country for key […]
National Highways extends PMB bio-binder trials on the strategic road network
National Highways has extended its trials of bio-binders to include warm mix asphalt(WMA) and recycled content to provide a circular, lower carbon, Clause 942 thinsurface course solution that will help it meet its net zero objectives. Heidelberg Materials has used its CarbonLock asphalt containing polymer modifiedbitumen (PMB) bio-binders, produced as both hot mix and warm […]
Heidelberg Materials grows recycling business line with acquisition of B&A Group
Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired B&A Group, one of the leading construction soil and aggregate recycling companies in south west England. The Bristol-based company employs a team of 70 and specialises in the supply of recycled and primary aggregate as well as site clearance, earthworks, land remediation and sustainable land regeneration. It had its most […]
Heidelberg Materials opens new recycling hub at Appleford depot in Oxfordshire
Heidelberg Materials has opened a new recycling hub at its Appleford depotOxfordshire. It is the first of several planned at the company’s sites this year as part of its strategy to conserve natural materials and promote the circular economy. The Appleford hub will recycle construction waste, diverting it away from landfill andprocessing and reusing it […]
Heidelberg Materials invests in mobile cold recycling plant
Heidelberg Materials UK has invested in a mobile cold recycling mixing plant,demonstrating its commitment to conserve natural materials, promote the circulareconomy and decarbonise its products. The batching plant can use both reclaimed and primary aggregate to produce coldmix materials, which provide a lower carbon solution for road construction andmaintenance projects. The Wirtgen KMA 240i mobile […]
Heidelberg Materials UK first to reach updated Responsible Sourcing standard
Heidelberg Materials UK has become the first building materials company to achievecertification to the updated BES 6001 standard across its business. The Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products coversthe environmental and social issues for organisational and supply chain management,including all the processes from the origin of raw materials, through all stages of themanufacturing […]
Somerset announces new road surface repair and improvement contracts
Somerset Council has awarded contracts to Kiely Bros, Heidelberg Materials and Octavius Infrastructure to deliver essential road maintenance services as well as improvements on its network across the County. The Council has awarded four-year contracts with Kiely’s and Heidelberg Materials to deliver surface treatment services and resurfacing services respectively, while a third four-year contract has […]
Heidelberg Materials becomes the first heavy building materials manufacturer to reach updated PAS 2080:2023 standard
Heidelberg Materials has become the first heavy building materials manufacturer inthe UK to reach the updated PAS 2080:2023 standard on managing and reducingwhole-life carbon in the built environment.PAS 2080:2023 provides a consistent framework for evaluating and managing carbon for all involved in the delivery of buildings and/or infrastructure. The revised standard has an expanded scope; […]
