Tarmac inspires students to tackle sustainability issues through employee volunteering scheme
Tarmac has announced a seventh successive year partnering with Solutions for the Planet (S4TP) – a social enterprise working nationally to build partnerships between businesses and schools to promote sustainability, science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) careers as well as develop employability skills. To coincide with British Science Week (5-14 March), Tarmac is once more […]
Tarmac secures diversity and inclusion accolade
Tarmac has achieved a globally-recognised accreditation for its commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The Clear Assured Bronze Standard, from assessment body The Clear Company, is awarded to businesses which can demonstrate inclusivity and diversity are reflected across all policies and processes. It also marks a move beyond compliance towards a cultural shift. Louise Houston, head […]
Tarmac Kier JV awarded TfL framework contract win
A 50-50 joint venture between Tarmac and Kier has secured a major contract for Transport for London to deliver and support the construction, renewal, and enhancement of highways infrastructure across the capital, including the delivery of new schemes to boost walking and cycling. The Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework runs for six years from April […]
Civil engineering company Griffiths appoint Stephen Tomkins as MD
Stephen Tomkins has been appointed as managing director of regional civil engineering specialist, Griffiths. He will join the Abergavenny-based business from Balfour Beatty where, as operations director, he has led on operational safety, construction and quality, overseeing a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects. Throughout his 25-year career in civil engineering and construction, Stephen has delivered […]
Tarmac head to social media to kick start National Apprenticeship Week
Tarmac has allowed its current group of apprentices to take over its social media channels to share first-hand insights into what life is like as an apprentice working within the construction industry, as part of the celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week (8 to 14 February). Students at Lyndon School, a local secondary academy situated near […]
