warm mix asphalt

Bio-binders trial extended after 'excellent' initial results

15/08/2024

National Highways has extended its trials of bio-binders to include warm mix asphalt (WMA) and recycled content to provide a circular, lower carbon Clause 942 thin surface course solution.

Tarmac to end hot mix after 120 years

22/06/2022

Tarmac has announced that it is phasing out traditional hot mix asphalt for highways projects after 120 years.

Aggregate Industries hoists the standard for warm mix

22/06/2022

Aggregate Industries has transitioned to warm mix asphalt production as standard across its asphalt product portfolio.

Highways England cuts carbon with WMA as standard

19/08/2021

Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of its plans to cut carbon emissions.

We need a collective change of mindset

21/10/2020

As Tarmac calls for greater use of warm mix asphalt, its technical director, Brian Kent, identifies a possible lack of understanding about its benefits.

Use warm mix to cut jams, Tarmac says

15/10/2020

A major contractor and supplier has called for new thinking in road construction after a new survey showed that people believe traffic levels are almost back to pre-pandemic levels across the UK.

New material trialled on Hampshire’s roads

22/08/2016

A new ‘warm mix asphalt’ is being trialled by Hampshire County Council’s Operation Resilience team.

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