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10th February 2021

Four eco friendly construction materials

The construction industry hasn’t been the most eco-friendly in the past, with some statistics finding that the sector contributes to 50% of climate change and 50% of all landfill waste. However, things are changing and many construction companies are making conscious efforts to adopt more sustainable practices and use eco-friendly materials.

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15th December 2020

Three new year’s resolutions for a greener construction site

2021 is just around the corner, and there’s no better time than now to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead. Each year, lots of people set long lists of resolutions, with one of the most popular being a more eco-friendly lifestyle. But why should this stop in the home?

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10th November 2020

How to make your construction business more environmentally friendly

With growing concerns about the environment constantly being highlighted, it’s everyone’s responsibility to do their bit. As a business owner, there are plenty of ways that you can be greener. From the services you use to the way your business is run, you should always be looking for ways to improve your company.

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10th November 2020

Three reasons why road maintenance is necessary

Roads are used every day by millions of people whether that’s vehicle owners, cyclists or pedestrians. When you think about how much traffic these surfaces experience, the importance of road maintenance becomes clear, not only from a safety aspect but resistance too.

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19th August 2020

The benefits of using recycled aggregates

The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment and it’s responsible for up to 50% of climate change, 40% of global energy use and 50% of landfill waste. These statistics are rather sobering, so it’s not surprising that many building companies are looking for materials and methods that reduce their environmental impact.

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22nd July 2020

How to reduce your household waste

The UK produces around 100 million tonnes of waste every year and a lot of this rubbish ends up in landfill sites. As waste decomposes, it releases methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) and these greenhouse gases have a significant negative impact on our environment.

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12th May 2020

The Importance of Improving Road Safety

Road accidents can be extremely dangerous and in the UK alone there were over 27,000 recorded serious injuries or fatalities caused by road accidents in 2019. This number sounds alarming, but there are plenty of measures that can be put in place to help improve road safety and drastically reduce the chances of an accident occurring.

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16th April 2020

Five iconic roads around the world

At first glance, a road might not hold the same tourist appeal as a grand cathedral, museum or another impressive landmark, and we’re mostly used to simply driving on roads to get from A to B. However, not all roads are created equal, and there are some around the world that are worth visiting in their own right. From iconic scenery to famous highways and amazing shopping stretches, see below for five of our favourite roads around the world.

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16th April 2020

5 reasons to choose resin bound paving

Resin-bound driveways are a mixture of aggregate stones and resin used to pave footpaths, driveways to provide a reliable hardstanding surface. Resin is a suitable driveway alternative, but why choose a resin bound driveway over other alternatives such as tarmac and block paving?

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