Sand plays a massive role as an aggregate within the construction industry. You may just think there is one type of Construction Sand, but that is where you are wrong. There are many different types of sand used within construction, all with their own unique grading and application. Understanding some of the most common types […]

Construction work falls to lowest level in a year January saw the lowest level of construction work in almost a year, as ongoing economic uncertainty and heavy rain blighted the industry, according to official statistics. The value of work across all construction sectors for the month was £14.8bn, a 1.7 per cent fall from December […]

Construction Aggregates are a crucial material in the construction industry. You can find them in many different applications, such as creating piling mats or producing concrete. However, using aggregates efficiently in large-scale construction projects is a challenging task. To maximize their use, you need to plan carefully, coordinate, and manage materials effectively and efficiently.   […]

Inflation added £23bn to cost of construction last year Rising costs add 23bn to the cost of construction output last year taking it to a record £204bn. This is the first-time annual construction value surpassed £200bn and represented a 15% rise from 2021 output values in nominal terms. Barbour ABI analysis of real versus nominal […]

Producers of heavy-side construction mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt and concrete, endured a challenging end to 2022. Against a background of continued growth in construction activity last year, supply chain bottlenecks, unprecedented costs pressures, extraordinary weather conditions and looming economic recession, demand for heavy-side materials declined for the third consecutive quarter at the end of […]

Construction new work output slips 0.4% in November Construction new work output in November fell 0.4% after being impacted by a near 5% fall in new build housing. Overall total output remained flat, as a modest 0.6% increase in repair and maintenance work helped to offset the new work fall. The fall in output was […]

Construction Aggregates are essential materials that are used in the construction of buildings, roads and other infrastructure. There are many different types of Aggregates, each of which has its own unique properties and characteristics. We will explore the benefits of using different types of Aggregates and how they can be used effectively in construction projects. […]

Drainage is an essential aspect of any construction project, whether it’s a new home, a commercial building, or a landscaping project. One of the most effective ways to improve drainage is by using drainage aggregates. Drainage aggregates are materials that can be used in various ways to facilitate water drainage. In this blog post, we […]

Government pushes ahead with £3bn building safety levy The Government has set out details of how it plans to charge developers to fix unsafe buildings as it prepares to impose the Building Safety Levy. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has started consulting development on the plans, which will see £3bn collected over […]

Japanese Knotweed is one of the most invasive plants in the UK.  It can grow in most soil conditions in the UK, but it often resides in man-made areas such as roadside, railways, waste ground, rivers and streams. If you have Japanese Knotweed on your land, then you must stop it from spreading off your […]

Construction buyers report return to growth UK construction companies saw a modest increase in business activity during September representing a return to growth after two months of falling output. But optimism for future prospects dropped to its lowest level for two years as the prospect of higher interest rates and a downturn in the wider […]

Many people may not know but aggregates play a huge role within the construction industry. They literally provide the foundations for construction projects across the world and are the most used construction material in the UK. in 2019, the total aggregate sales in England and Wales topped 148 million tonnes, highlighting the importance of aggregates. […]