Unlocking the Potential of RAP

Energy-efficient bitumen systems with strong focus on safety

Membership organisations demonstrate commitment to industry

Ben Garner, low-carbon logistics lead, Tarmac

Learning from the Labour Market Intelligence Study

In the run up to Hillhead 2024, Ben Williams, chairman of the QNJAC (Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee) board, together with chairpersons from the organization’s dedicated working groups, talked about their involvement with the multifaceted body and their priorities for the coming months

At Hillhead 2024 Tarmac are celebrating the changing face of quarrying and construction – from improving equality, diversity and inclusion, through to the latest technology-led solutions.

BDS give an overview of the aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt industries between 2020 and 2024 and look at the key issues and developments affecting market demand

The evolution of quarry face restoration

A case for updating the scope of soil assessments and guidance for mineral workings, by Dr Neil Humphries FRBS FBSSS FIQ

Membership organisations will showcase their value to industry

Hygrove Aggregates’ acquisition of Cwm Nant Lleici Quarry in South Wales last summer has not only reestablished their presence in the region, through a business with long-term high PSV mineral reserves, but also given the company an opportunity to build stronger community relations

Orica highlight how new technologies and advanced service solutions are helping customers to operate more efficiently, precisely and responsibly

EPC-UK technology helps drive down emissions

Combining safety and efficiency

Written by the industry, for the industry

Emerson see Boundless Automation as an industry inflection point to address data barriers and modernize operations

IQ’s £5,000 Emerald Challenge returns to echo first year’s success

By Andrew Rowley, national commercial director, Tarmac

Mick George Group invest in new state-of-the-art CDE wash plant, supplied through Molson Washing

QM spoke to Victoria Smith, director of North and Midlands at AI’s Surfacing Solutions division, about its ongoing and relentless drive to minimize energy consumption, achieve major reductions in asphalt-related carbon emissions, and support the UK’s ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Aggregate Industries invest in state-of-the-art Ammann ABP 240 Universal asphalt plant

How ozone and ultraviolet light dramatically shorten the working life of conveyor belts

Rico Harting, product manager at Rema Tip Top, explains why alternative materials should be considered for wear protection and how modern composite systems such as Remalox HD can help reduce repair and maintenance costs

Adam Puchalla, product manager at Rema Tip Top, explains how to avoid disruptions to the production process by using modern scraper systems and what to consider when choosing the right system

QM meets up with Roy Ball, managing director of Rulmeca

Improving quarry efficiencies without breaking the bank

Building on the skills learned during the education system to create a workforce that is agile and equipped to weather market and technological change

Wilm Schulz, Haver & Boecker Niagara service manager, offers advice on caring for processing equipment through the winter

Andy Taylor, director of health and safety at Cemex UK, talks about the importance of employing a holistic approach to health and safety leadership strategies to build a better future

Mark Stallard, senior director, Safety Horizon South West, highlights the case for servant leadership in delivering a proactive health and safety culture

First in a series of updated, stand-alone environmental management guides

Energy flexibility helps offset rising costs for aggregates

Finning call for wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to double global capacity

Tarmac explore how recent changes in legislation will soon mark a new era for land and waste recovery in the construction, demolition, and excavation sector

As climate change, urbanization and soaring car ownership continue to fuel a new age of sustainable road infrastructure, Neil Leake, national technical manager at Aggregate Industries’ Surfacing Solutions division, explores the innovations that are making it possible

Scott Jones, director of Asphalt and Paving Solutions for Cemex EMEA, talks about how the circular economy is driving innovation in asphalt technology to meet decarbonization targets

The asphalt industry is making great strides in its efforts to help the UK Government, National Highways, and local authority highways teams meet their net-zero ambitions

A blueprint for low-carbon roads by Brian Kent, technical director, Tarmac

Keeping local roads safe, without costing the Earth

KVM explain how the recycling of asphalt is the most effective way to go green and create a circular economy

Building networks and being part of a community of recognized professionals

Wordsworth Crushing address growing demand for quarried materials at Whitwick Quarry, in Coalville, by taking delivery of a new Metso Lokotrack LT116 mobile jaw crusher – maintaining a long tradition of operating the Finnish OEM’s Lokotracks in the aggregate contractor segment

An innovative platform to help businesses work smarter

By James Bullock, chief executive officer, ConSpare