Former construction minister and deputy leader of the House of Commons, Dr Nigel Griffiths, has become chairman of new sustainable ground technology outfit Ecofill.
Based in Leeds, the new company provides patented systems and technologies to 'transform all types of clays and subsoils into approved structural materials, on-site, which meet all national specifications for highways and earthworks'.
Ecofill said its method of sustainable construction: 'Replaces the need to dispose of soils to landfill and the import of aggregates, and therefore drastically reduces lorry movements by 98% and carbon emissions by 96%. Not only is this a green-tech revolution, but it also reduces client costs by a staggering 40%.'
Dr Griffiths said: 'Ecofill will revolutionise the way we approach construction and will significantly reduce the carbon footprint and costs of earthworks and Infrastructure globally.
'It’s a privilege to chair this dynamic company and bring my focus to quality, performance and education in the next generation of construction engineers.'
Dr Griffiths' parliamentary career as Labour MP for Edinburgh South ran from 1987 to 2010, during which time he held several ministerial posts including trade minister and minister for corporate and social responsibility.
He was also a specialist advisor to the Cabinet Office and Climate Action.org during COP26 held in Glasgow last year and is also the founder of the Low Carbon Forum.
Trevor Gaughan, founder of Ecofill, said 'We are delighted with the appointment of Nigel Griffiths as our chairman. Nigel brings vast experience from various government departments and equally in industry and will gratefully assist in the delivery of the national and international growth strategy of Ecofill.'
