Hosted in collaboration with our 2025 Sustainability Partner, Tarmac, this webinar explored how the highways and road construction sector is starting to scale more durable, low-carbon materials and sustainable practices while maintaining performance and delivery efficiency.
Meet the Speakers
Chris Wright – Regional Contracting Director North at Tarmac
With over 25 years’ experience in civil engineering and commercial leadership, Chris drives strategic infrastructure delivery across Northern England and Scotland, with a strong focus on operational excellence and regional growth.
Megan Thompson – Technical Product Support Manager at Tarmac
Megan leads customer-focused solutions and ensures technical excellence across product lines in the North. She delivers reliable support and drives continuous improvement in construction materials technology.

Dwayne Lowe – Deputy Director of Place at Bolton Council
Dwayne is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). Leading the Highways and Planning authorities responsibilities and supporting development and regeneration activity across Bolton and to work regionally delivering the Councils ambitions.

Mark MacDonald – Highway Service Manager at Milton Keynes City Council
Chair: Paula Claytonsmith – CEO at LCRIG
Paula has worked in local government leading frontline services, a national public sector improvement agency, KPMG Government Advisory, international consulting assignments, political lobbying sector, and independent national government advisory roles.

