PREMIXD Case Studies

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! - Sept 05
WHILST THE USE OF SMR in our work is nothing new, Morrison is running a trial in conjunction with our client Southern Gas Networks (SGN), which could bring about a revelation in its use. We have the backing of Hampshire County Council to approve a trial of SMR for use in the highways. SMR is currently approved for use in footways, but it has never been approved for use in roads in Hampshire and we are the first contractors to use it. Click to read complete article.

Sustainable Aggregates: Bristol
The first site we look at in our Changing face of aggregates focus is a good example of one of the many smaller sites now starting up around the UK to feed the growing demand for more sustainable aggregates. The new Bristol-based company has taken its name from the sought after virgin material replacement. The Sustainable Aggregates operation is the smaller tonnage end of the supply business and it is seeking to exploit the growing pressure on roadworks and utilities firms to ensure the products they use are as green as possible. MQR caught up with MD Clive Holloway, click here to find out more (1.1 MB PDF)

WRAP Final Report: Recycled and stabilised materials
Annual trench arisings from gas and water asset renewals are in the order of 4.8 million tonnes per year. Recycling and the efficient use of materials can both minimise waste going to landfill and reduce demands on primary aggregate. This guidance covers the recovery and recycling of trench arisings (with or without hydraulic binders), and the use of recycled aggregates within trench reinstatement works. Click here to read more (754 KB PDF)