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 with the specialist expertise of butterfly conservation manager, Mike Slater.

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 for a walk to the Heath, admiring the results of decades of conservation efforts, including an estimated 17,000 volunteer hours!

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.

Tarmac recently hosted six officers from the Corp of Royal Engineers, who are currently studying at the Royal School of Military Engineering Brompton Barracks, at its Silvertown concrete plant. The full-day event provided the officers with an in-depth look at RMX Concrete as a construction material solution as well as valuable industry insights.

Tarmac is excited to announce the launch of its fourth Supplier Sustainability Week exploring the wider sustainability landscape in partnership with its supply chain. 

Tarmac has launched a new CPD module designed to provide specialist guidance on understanding low carbon concrete and how to specify them.

Tarmac has launched Aggblock Lite, a range of ultra-low-density aggregate blocks to help housebuilders, builders, groundworkers meet the requirements of current housing targets and Part L legislation, while also aligning with the Future Homes Standard. 

Tarmac was proud to present its reports on Tarmac’s social impact in Hertfordshire at the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce’s Wellbeing Conference, on Friday, 11 October 2024, at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Innovation Park.