Across the highways and construction sectors, the need to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining productivity has never been greater.

Tarmac has opened a new asphalt plant in Northumberland that incorporates innovative sustainable technologies to enhance its asphalt offering and reduce carbon emissions for its customers across the north east.

Tarmac will once again sponsor and host the Welwyn 10K, a Garden City Runners’ annual event, at Panshanger park. The race will follow a single-lap, 10km off-road route through the park’s historic and natural landscape, with a shorter 2km family fun run also taking place.

The conversation around the Future Homes Standard has, quite rightly, focused attention on reducing operational carbon in our homes. Improving energy performance, strengthening fabric efficiency and reducing the emissions associated with heating and power use will play a critical role in meeting the UK’s long-term climate ambitions. 

Following the success of last year’s tour, Tarmac Blue Circle, in partnership with Band of Builders, is hitting the road once again with The Big Brew Tour, bringing mental health support to Travis Perkins branches nationwide.

Tarmac has supported the transformation of a local village playground, helping to create a safe, modern and engaging space for children and families in the heart of the community.

Tarmac has launched a new Logistics Academy designed to support the development of colleagues at every stage of their logistics career, from new starters entering the sector to experienced professionals preparing for leadership roles.

Tarmac welcomed representatives from across the infrastructure and construction sectors, as well as third party support organisations, to its National Skills & Safety Park on Thursday 26 March for a collaborative event focused on supporting prison leavers into employment.

Tarmac will develop new biodiversity net gain (BNG) habitat banks to provide the property and housebuilding sectors with access to biodiversity net gain units.

To mark International Women’s Day, Mountsorrel Quarry welcomed female students from Humphrey Perkins School to the site as part of a careers event designed to inspire young women and challenge stereotypes about future careers in construction and the wider materials sector.