International Women’s Day 2021 is here. As we mark what today stands for globally, we recognise in particular all the talented women who work in the mineral products, construction and infrastructure industries across the UK.
Highways supply partners team up for inclusion and diversity event
Senior leaders from across the highways industry, including Tarmac and Highways England, joined forces for an event focusing on diversity and inclusion best practice.
Tarmac names gritter after baby born on the Mersey Gateway Bridge
Tarmac has named one of its gritters after baby Opal, who made a surprise entrance into the world on the Mersey Gateway Bridge several weeks early.
Tarmac backs talent in Scotland with two new apprenticeship roles #ScotAppWeek21
To mark the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Tarmac is offering two apprenticeships at its Dunbar cement plant in Scotland, with a further 10 apprenticeships also available across England.
Tarmac celebrates one-year milestone at industry-leading training facility
Tarmac is celebrating 12 months of success at its first-class training facility – the National Skills and Safety Park, one year on from its official opening by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge.
Tarmac secures diversity and inclusion accolade
Tarmac, a leading building materials and construction solutions business, has achieved a globally-recognised accreditation for its commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
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 (TfL) 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.
Tarmac grant completes 10-year project to revamp Buxton community centre
A community project in Buxton has been completed thanks to a grant from Tarmac’s Landfill Communities Fund.
Powering through the crisis with smart, collaborative working
Collaborative working practices have allowed many highways schemes to continue throughout 2020. Although the housing industry has slowed significantly, road building and asphalt supply has remained strong throughout 2020. Careful adjustment to working practices and transport arrangements have minimised the risk of transmission, while allowing work to continue. Some local authorities have found that the smaller gang sizes associated with using innovative SMA type materials in place of alternatives like HRA and chips has made site logistics and Covid safe working practices easier. Tarmac asphalt plants have also adopted a …
Tarmac launch their online Guide to Pothole Repairs
To mark National Pothole Day on 15 January, Tarmac launched an online guide to pothole repairs. Timely intervention and choosing the right material can help prevent serious deterioration in the condition of a road and help extend its life. The online guide helps highways teams to choose from the range of repair materials on offer, from packed cold lay asphalts and longer lasting hotbox materials to specialist bagged asphalts for use in mobile asphalt heaters. Take a look at our Guide to Pothole Repairs
