Tunstead news

Tarmac has announced the launch of its eMixer Discovery Programme, introducing five electric vehicles to its fleet, in a significant step towards a more sustainable construction industry.

Tarmac is supporting Sellafield in delivering its mission to safely manage the UK's nuclear legacy.

Tarmac has been announced as LCRIG's official Sustainability Partner for 2025, building on a strong and longstanding relationship that has spanned six years. This exciting new chapter will focus on supporting local authorities in driving impactful progress in sustainability across the wider highways sector.

Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions provider, has received its certification to PAS 2080, the internationally recognised specification for managing whole life carbon in the built environment.

Potholes have become one of the most pressing issues on UK roads, with a record number of repairs being undertaken annually. According to the latest figures from the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey, two million potholes were filled in 2022/23 alone – a 43% increase from the previous...

A cutting-edge trial on the A64 has delivered the UK’s lowest carbon resurfacing scheme on the strategic road network without using carbon offsetting. Tarmac, a CRH Company, and National Highways, together with supply chain partners, successfully reduced carbon emissions on the project by 75 per cent compared to a traditional...

As industries worldwide accelerate their efforts to achieve Net Zero, the construction sector has a pivotal role to play in creating a sustainable future. From reducing emissions and conserving natural resources to designing materials for reuse, the opportunity for transformation is vast. At Tarmac, we are leading this charge, reshaping...

At a time when environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation are paramount, restoring former industrial sites has proven to be an opportunity to create thriving ecosystems. One example can be found in the transformation of Tarmac’s former quarry in Warwickshire, known as Ryton Wood Meadows where Butterfly Conservation programme is underway...

Tarmac and The Greensand Trust have recently come together to celebrate 30 years of heathland restoration at Rammamere Heath, near Rushmere Country Park, Heath and Reach. A special celebration event was held at the Country Park to mark the occasion, where nearly 30 attendees braved the cold but bright weather...

Tarmac has been awarded platinum status as part of The 5% Club’s prestigious 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme placing Tarmac among the leading employers in workplace learning innovation. The accreditation recognises Tarmac’s commitment to empowering its workforce through “earn and learn” initiatives, including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and early career opportunities.