In this informative webinar, which took place on 11th February, experts from the industry explained how to assess the carbon impact of each of the typical asphalt surfacing techniques, and present alternatives to cut both carbon and costs.
Most local authorities in the UK have declared a climate emergency. But in an age of increasing costs and restricted budgets, how can we afford to make changes in maintaining our highway assets?
As the world heats up, we cannot afford not to.
Keeping our roads, cycleways and footways in good condition, and reducing costs are not mutually exclusive, as long as we consider the full suite of options available to us, outside of large-scale patching and resurfacing.
We know how and why potholes form, and we know how to avoid them, but that isn’t by doing what we have been doing.
But this is not wishful thinking – these techniques are available now but are they in your programme for 2025/26?
Can the world afford for them not to be?
With an additional £1.6 billion made available to improve our road networks, it’s time to stop talking about it and make a change, not only to prevent potholes, but also to walk the walk on climate change.
Key topics included:
- Prevention not cure: stopping potholes forming
- Recycle existing materials
- Encapsulate toxic tar bound materials
- Reduce waste to tip
- Refurbish footways at lower sqm rates & faster installation
- Extending asphalt pavement life
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of the wide range of lesser-known techniques available right now
- Learn how reducing carbon and reducing cost can go hand in hand and lower cost does not mean compromising quality
Speakers:
Emma Pye, Director, PYE Management
Emma is a chartered environmentalist, a Fellow of the IEMA, and is a Committee Member for ISO 14001 Environmental management systems for the UK.
With over 25 years’ experience working within the construction, highways and quarrying sectors, Emma’s knowledge, experience and vision provide support in a constantly changing environment.
Howard Robinson, Chairman, ASI Solutions
Howard became ASI Chairman in late 2023 having been Managing Director since 2019. He was previously CEO of The Road Surface Treatments Association (2009-2018). Previously, he held various senior roles with Tarmac, Wimpey Minerals and Nynas Bitumen.
Over the years Howard has Chaired BSI committees and represented BSI on various CEN committees.
Stephen Williams, Chairman, Henry Williams & Son (Roads)
Stephen has been Director and company owner at Henry Williams & Son for over 30 years.
With a wide range of experience in surface dressing, asphalt preservation, shallow depth recycling, NRSWA reinstatements, bond coating and asphalt machine lay, Stephen is a keen advocate of reducing the carbon impact of highways maintenance activities.