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Construction collaborative working between supplier and contractor drives sustainable asphalt solution in the centre of Maidstone, Kent
A section of the A20 in the centre of Maidstone, Kent, has been resurfaced using an innovative, lower carbon asphalt containing 60 per cent recycled content – the highest level used in the county to date. Materials supplier Heidelberg Materials UK worked collaboratively with contractor GW Highways to design a durable asphalt that supports both partners’ carbon reduction targets and aligns with Kent County Council’s ambition to manage resources through a circular economy. The solution was to apply for a departure from the standard specification to include 60 per cent reclaimed asphalt in the binder course of the scheme, reducing the need for primary aggregate and promoting circularity. Kent does not have any aggregates suitable for asphalt production due to the geology of the area. This means that all material needs to be brought in from other counties by road, rail or sea, increasing the carbon footprint of projects, but also making Kent susceptible to fluctuations in market conditions. Using locally sourced recycled materials minimises the need for primary aggregates helping provide security of supply while improving [...]
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