responsible sourcing for Domestic buildings

Sustainable solutions for domestic building
The Responsible Source™
A member of the Holcim Group
Sustainable solutions
that won’t cost the earth
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As a major producer and supplier of construction and building materials including aggregates,
asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products, we have been working for
more than a decade to create sustainable construction solutions for our core markets.
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We have been addressing issues such
as health and safety, ethical trading,
quality control, carbon and water
management, biodiversity, social
responsibility and our impact on the
environment so that we can offer our
customers truly sustainable solutions.
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from left
StoneMaster
flag paving
Our work has culminated in Aggregate
Industries becoming the first company
in the world certificated to BES 6001,
Framework Standard for The
Responsible Sourcing of Construction
Products, developed by the Building
Research Establishment (BRE). In
addition to this we have been working
with the Carbon Trust to reduce our
carbon footprint year on year, now
being the first in our sector to achieve
the Carbon Trust’s carbon standard.
Overview
At Aggregate Industries we have led
the way in creating initiatives to minimise
the environmental impact of our
construction products in manufacture
and use. We have developed products
to help our customers achieve their
sustainability goals.
We are committed to being
'The Responsible Source™' working
closely with the following organisations:
• The Wildlife Trusts
• Building Research Establishment (BRE)
• UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)
• British Trust for Conservation
Volunteers (BTCV)
• Local community groups.
Founding Member
Sustainability starts from the very
beginning of our process where we
have achieved The Wildlife Trusts'
Biodiversity Benchmark at two of our
quarry sites, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
certification at 98% of our sites as well
as BS OHSAS 18001 at 85% of our
sites. At the very end of our supply
chain we are involved with developing
commercially viable code level 4/5/6 ­
Code for Sustainable Homes housing.
We are committed to the development
of our products and customer service
to ensure we remain the market
leaders of today and for the future.
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Recycling building waste
into aggregate
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from right
London Concrete,
City Hall, London
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Charcon Road-Pod®
in situ
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Contents
Sustainable solutions
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Contents
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The Responsible Source™ for domestic building
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Sustainable products for domestic building
Additional information
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Case studies
26-29
Sustainability glossary
30-31
Other sustainable solutions brochures available are:
Sustainable solutions for commercial building
Sustainable solutions for public sector building
Sustainable solutions for infrastructure
The Responsible Source™
for domestic building
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'Government Strategy is based on a shared recognition of
the need to deliver a radical change in the sustainability of
the construction industry.'
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By 2012, the government in
partnership with the construction
industry, have made a commitment to
ensure that 25% of the products used
within a construction project are
responsibly sourced.
• Health and safety management in
the supply chain.
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Infilta domestic
Environmental and social
requirements
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from left
Bardon Emerald
installation
In 2009, Aggregate Industries became
the first company in the world to be
certificated to BES 6001 by BRE
Global for the responsible sourcing of
construction products, demonstrating
our commitment to the use of
sustainable materials and procurement.
BES 6001 is the BRE standard to assess
whether construction products have
been sourced and manufactured
responsibly. The requirements for the
standard are divided into three distinct
sections which are each awarded points.
Organisational management
requirements
• Responsible sourcing policy
• Legal compliance
• Quality management
• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Resource use
• Water extraction
• Transport impacts
• Employment skills
• Ready-mixed concrete
• Local communities.
• Cementitious materials.
BES 6001 enables a universal rating
system to assist customers, architects
and specifiers to meet sustainability
targets more easily, by identifying and
classifying responsibly sourced products
within the supply chain process.
Using our products within your project
can help you maximise potential points
available within the following
assessment and award schemes:
All Aggregate Industries’ UK manufactured
products have a certificated minimum
rating of VERY GOOD and readymixed concrete operations hold a
rating of EXCELLENT under the
BES 6001 standard.
• Asphalt
• Aggregates and specialist sands
• Garden landscaping products
• Commercial hard landscaping
• Environmental management in the
supply chain
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EnviroMasonry
• Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Product categories
• Material traceability through the
supply chain
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from right
Prodrive Plus
• Waste management
• Supplier management system.
Supply chain management
requirements
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Purestone Waddington
Fell paving
• Structural products
BREEAM - Building Research
Establishment Environmental
Assessment Method
CEEQUAL - Civil Engineering
Environmental Quality Assessment and
Award Scheme
Code for Sustainable Homes
Our technical teams will work with you
to help you meet the government
targets and support you in delivering a
more sustainable project.
Email:
[email protected]
for assistance and advice.
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Rainwater harvesting
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Water use has increased by as much as 70% per person over the last 30 years. So as
well as helping to reduce localised flooding from hard landscaped areas, the rainwater
harvesting system can drastically reduce the reliance on today's water supply.
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This high strength, sub-base system, offers both domestic and commercial users the ability to harvest rainwater for use in
times of drought and hosepipe bans and for general outdoor use to reduce water costs. Simply put, a series of collection
units are linked together under hard landscaping or lawned areas and are connected at one end to the downpipes of a
building and at the other to a pump system. As it rains, the water is collected in the units and can be drawn off using a
standard tap system. It is also load-bearing, lowering construction costs through reduced use of granular sub-bases.
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Infilta paving, Brindle
Rainwater harvesting can also be used under permeable paving.
When it comes to sustainability how does rainwater harvesting shape up?
03 BRE Global
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
08 Communities and local government (CLG)
glossary page 30
34 Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
glossary page 31
14 The Green Guide to Specification
glossary page 30
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For more information about rainwater harvesting visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01335 372222
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Rainwater harvesting
installation
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Bradstone Carpet
Stones, random
Domestic
Sustainable Urban Drainage
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Domestic SUDS
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Infilta paving, Charcoal
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Bradstone Milldale
Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) are available for the domestic market to both
store and manage the soak-away of water. The Charcon Permavoid™ crate system can
be overlaid with permeable block paving, ready-mixed concrete or asphalt to achieve a
range of finishes.
SUDS is an ideal solution to address the October 2008 driveway legislation by reducing surface water run-off.
To order a SUDS design guide email: [email protected]
See case study on page 29.
When it comes to sustainability how does domestic SUDS shape up?
08 Communities and local government (CLG)
glossary page 30
14 The Green Guide to Specification
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
34 Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
glossary page 31
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Call 01335 372222 | For more information about domestic SUDS visit www.aggregate.com
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Infilta
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Infilta is a rectangular block paving system, incorporating a 5mm spacer design. Each
interlocking unit with its specially designed nib structure provides a 5mm void, allowing
ingress of surface water to the storage system or sub-base below.
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Available in a range of colours and styles including Woburn Rumbled, Infilta block paving offers all the strength and
performance properties of Bradstone’s established range, with the added environmental benefit of sustainable drainage.
A cement alternative is also used.
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Infilta, Charcoal
Infilta block paving can be used with Charcon Permavoid
SUDS package.
TM
or Bardon Aggregates’ granular sub-base as part of a
When it comes to sustainability how does Infilta shape up?
07 Cement alternatives
glossary page 30
32 Secondary aggregates
glossary page 31
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
34 Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
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For more information about Infilta visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01335 372222
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Woburn Rumbled,
Graphite
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Driveway Infilta, Brindle
Bardon
Drainasphalt
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Right
Bardon Drainasphalt,
car park
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Bardon Drainasphalt,
car park
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Bardon Drainasphalt,
car park
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Drainasphalt when installed as a component of Aggregate Industries’ SUDS package,
offers customers appropriate water management solutions to meet modern drainage and
flood-risk challenges.
Drainasphalt combines an open-graded aggregate structure bound with a polymer modified binder to form a matrix with
interconnecting voids that allows water to drain without compromising on durability or strength.
Drainasphalt, installed as a component of our SUDS package, offers customers appropriate water management solutions
to meet modern drainage and flood-risk challenges.
When it comes to sustainability how does Drainasphalt shape up?
08 Communities and local government (CLG)
glossary page 30
09 Code for Sustainable Homes
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
34 Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
glossary page 31
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Panache
paving
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Panache is a brand new contemporary paving range in both textured and ground finishes.
It is available in three shades; Black, White and Silver Grey, which can be mixed to give
endless design options.
Panache also has great eco credentials as the White shade has an 83% secondary content and the Black and Silver Grey
have 64%. The secondary aggregates are from the china clay industry and are used instead of quarrying virgin material.
Panache also comes complete with surface protection to make cleaning the patio easier from stains such as dirt, wine
and oil.
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Panache Textured,
Black, White and
Silver Grey
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Panache Ground, White,
Silver Grey and Black
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Panache Textured,
Black, White and
Silver Grey
When it comes to sustainability how does Panache shape up?
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
32 Secondary aggregate
glossary page 31
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For more information about Panache visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01335 372222
Yorkvale
paving
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Yorkvale EcoPave
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Yorkvale paving,
Autumn Brown
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Displaying a range of rough hewn surface profiles and slightly irregular chisel-fettled
edges, all recreated using original natural stone masters to give a completely authentic
appearance, Yorkvale paving offers a cost effective alternative to natural stone.
Yorkvale is available in five shades, including the brand new EcoPave shade where at least 80% of the aggregate is
replaced with a recycled/secondary aggregate.
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Yorkvale Octagon
paving, in Antique Gold
When it comes to sustainability how does Yorkvale shape up?
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregate
glossary page 31
32 Secondary aggregate
glossary page 31
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Call 01335 372222 | For more information about Yorkvale visit www.aggregate.com
Purestone® Waddington Fell
paving
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It’s here! The world’s first responsibly sourced natural stone. With its soft subtle hues, smooth
even surface and sawn edges, the British sourced Purestone Waddington Fell paving is a
beautiful looking and stylish natural sandstone, sure to enhance any patio or garden design.
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But it’s more than just a pretty face. In fact, Purestone Waddington Fell has achieved a world first: it’s the first certified
responsibly sourced natural stone anywhere on the planet. It’s your assurance that the stone has been produced in a totally
ethical and responsible manner, with the impact of operations minimised during the process.
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Purestone Waddington
Fell paving
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Purestone Waddington
Fell paving
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Purestone Waddington
Fell paving
When it comes to sustainability how does Purestone Waddington Fell shape up?
03 BRE Global
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
Supplied by
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Eco Granite
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Eco Granite is a decorative aggregate reclaimed from the production of china clay and
can be used to brighten up any garden.
Eco Granite
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Eco Granite pathway
Eco Granite is both fish friendly and can be used on driveways.
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Eco Granite bag
When it comes to sustainability how does Eco Granite shape up?
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
32 Secondary aggregate
glossary page 31
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Call 01938 570375 | For more information about Eco Granite visit www.aggregate.com
StoneMaster
paving
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StoneMaster was developed to simulate the aesthetic appearance of natural sandstone.
StoneMaster is made with up to 50% recycled aggregates from the china clay industry,
instead of quarrying virgin material. A cement alternative is also used.
By incorporating fine sands into a face mix and mixing colours in moulds, Bradstone is the first manufacturer to develop
a range of block paving in variegated colours that can compete successfully on appearance with Yorkstone. Moreover,
the product can be manufactured at a fraction of the cost of Yorkstone, meaning budget constraints of natural stone are
a thing of the past.
StoneMaster is the natural choice for any prestigious landscape.
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StoneMaster paving
mixed from three
shades, Dark Buff
Washed, Dark Buff Cast,
Light Buff Washed
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StoneMaster paving
mixed from three
shades, Dark Buff
Washed, Dark Buff Cast,
Light Buff Washed
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Bradstone Surface
Protection
When it comes to sustainability how does StoneMaster shape up?
07 Cement alternatives
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
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Old Town® Conservation
paving
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Old Town Conservation
paving laid with
wide joint
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Old Town Conservation
laid with mortared joint
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Old Town
Conservation flag
Bradstone Old Town Conservation paving is available in three sizes, has eco-friendly
credentials to help conserve the environment. Each paving slab contains up to 85%
recycled and reclaimed aggregates, 45% of which is recycled crushed slabs and the
remaining 40% are secondary aggregates from the china clay industry instead of
quarrying virgin material.
The brindled grey-brown paving stones have the seasoned appearance of ageless natural stone with random subtle tooled
surface profiles. The random colour mix adds to its authenticity. The product has fettled edges to allow the use of the paving
as step treads or as pier caps.
When it comes to sustainability how does Old Town Conservation paving shape up?
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregate
glossary page 31
32 Secondary aggregate
glossary page 31
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Call 01335 372222 | For more information about Old Town Conservation visit www.aggregate.com
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Old Town®
Chelsea Cobble
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Old Town Chelsea Cobble contains up to 85% recycled and reclaimed aggregates, thus
reducing waste which would otherwise go to landfill and the use of virgin raw materials.
Its design was inspired by the gold medal winning Bradstone garden at the Chelsea
Flower Show.
Old Town Chelsea Cobble features over 20 different sizes of cobble arranged in 450 x 450mm random edged
paving to provide a completely random effect with hidden joints. It is available in two shades - Grey-Green and
Weathered Limestone.
When it comes to sustainability how does Old Town Chelsea Cobble shape up?
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
32 Secondary aggregates
glossary page 31
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For more information about Old Town Chelsea Cobble visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01335 372222
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Old Town Chelsea
Cobble, Grey-Green with
Old Town bullnose
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Old Town
Chelsea Cobble
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Old Town
Chelsea Cobble
Enviroblock
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Enviroblock for new
house build
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Enviroblock used in
residential flats,
Northampton
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Enviroblock is a sustainable aggregate building block available in both Dense and
Lightweight containing a minimum recycled/secondary aggregate content of 80%.
The products come in two thicknesses 100mm and 140mm and with a range of sizes
including 440mm x 215mm and 290mm x 215mm, complying with all European and UK
technical standards suitable for both internal and external applications.
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Beam and block flooring
When it comes to sustainability how does Enviroblock shape up?
14 The Green Guide to Specification
glossary page 30
32 Secondary aggregates
glossary page 31
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
38 Thermal mass
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
40 Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP)
glossary page 31
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Call 01285 646900 | For more information about Enviroblock visit www.aggregate.com
Grassgrid
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An interlocking cavity grid system, Grassgrid offers natural looking hard standing for
vehicles on driveways. Grassgrid is suitable for use in permeable installations and
uses up to 50% recycled aggregates and a cement alternative offering excellent
sustainability credentials.
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Left
Grassgrid close-up
Far left
Grassgrid, Ashbourne
Church, Derbyshire
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Grassgrid car park
When it comes to sustainability how does Grassgrid shape up?
07 Cement alternatives
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
34 Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
Supplied by
For more information about Grassgrid visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01335 372222
glossary page 31
EnviroMasonry
Rustic
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Right
Weathered Ironstone
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Domestic house,
Cotswolds
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Domestic property,
Oolite
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A sustainable reconstructed stone walling range with the inherent beauty of fine grained
stone walling with up to 80% recycled content, dependent on shade, from the china clay
industry instead of using virgin aggregate and a cement alternative is also used.
EnviroMasonry Rustic is also available with a split face for a riven or chopped finish and a variety of sizes, colours and
coursing options to allow designers to match regional variations across the UK.
The EnviroMasonry Rustic walling range is suitable for all commercial, public and domestic buildings.
When it comes to sustainability how does EnviroMasonry Rustic shape up?
03 BRE Global
glossary page 30
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
14 The Green Guide to Specification
glossary page 30
38 Thermal mass
glossary page 31
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
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EnviroMasonry
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EnviroMasonry balances a quality architectural masonry product with measurable
environmental impact as there is more than 65% secondary aggregate content on
standard colours. It contains secondary aggregates from the china clay industry and
cement replacement, minimising Portland cement. EnviroMasonry is available in four
finishes; fairfaced, textured, split and polished plus 12 attractive shades to match regional
variations across the UK.
The EnviroMasonry walling range is suitable for all commercial, public and infrastructure buildings. Suitable for use above
and below dpc, both internally and externally.
See case study on page 26-27.
When it comes to sustainability how does EnviroMasonry shape up?
03 BRE Global
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
07 Cement alternatives
glossary page 30
32 Secondary aggregates
glossary page 31
14 The Green Guide to Specification
glossary page 30
38 Thermal mass
glossary page 31
Supplied by
For more information about EnviroMasonry visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01467 651000 or 01285 646884
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Left
EnviroMasonry
walling detail
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EnviroMasonry,
Chichester House, show
house, front view
Bottom
EnviroMasonry
Textured, Charcoal, at
Abbotts Wharf
Bardon
Leisuretex Plus
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Bardon Leisuretex Plus,
Wimbledon High School
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Leisuretex Plus is a free-draining, durable play surfacing, designed to satisfy the exacting
performance requirements of multi-use games areas (MUGAs). Leisuretex Plus complies
with the Lawn Tennis Association’s specification for tennis court use.
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Red Leisuretex Plus
basketball court
This surface course is designed to withstand the forces and wear rates experienced from activities such as hard court hockey.
The durable surface allows play to resume within 20 minutes of heavy rainfall. Leisuretex Plus provides additional application
and performance benefits - improved workability at lower mix temperatures and improved durability after cooling.
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Bardon Leisuretex Plus,
Wimbledon High School
Reducing the temperature in the production process by up to 30ºC results in less consumption of fossil fuels. Leisuretex Plus
reduces exposure to bitumen fumes for operatives, increases lifespan of product in comparison with conventional surfaces
resulting in less long term requirement for primary aggregate production, transportation of product and disposal of waste asphalt.
When it comes to sustainability how does Leisuretex Plus shape up?
04 Reduced carbon footprint
glossary page 30
19 Embodied energy
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
34 Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
glossary page 31
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Call 01455 288222 | For more information about Leisuretex Plus visit www.aggregate.com
®
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Life is an innovative process to produce asphalts at temperatures below 100ºC.
This technology has been installed in Aggregate Industries’ production operations across
the UK for national delivery. This means that a significant carbon saving is achieved.
Life asphalt technology provides up to an impressive 45% reduction in carbon emissions per tonne compared to hot mix
equivalents, making it the truly sustainable asphalt range.
Additionally, typical asphalt mixtures will age harden by as much as 40% through the production cycle and specifications
exist to limit this undesirable outcome. Using Life asphalts has shown that the age hardening process is reduced by 70%
compared to hot mix asphalts. Hot mixes can result in the light oil bitumen fraction being boiled off, ultimately affecting the
binder age. Life ensures that much of the binder is preserved and therefore leads to enhanced durability, long-term
performance and an extended product life.
When it comes to sustainability how does Life shape up?
04 Reduced carbon footprint
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
19 Embodied energy
glossary page 30
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
27 Life cycle assessment (LCA)
glossary page 31
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For more information about Life visit www.aggregate.com/life | Call 0844 557 8366
Bardon
Prodrive Plus
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Prodrive Plus,
domestic driveway
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Prodrive Plus,
domestic driveway
Bottom
Prodrive Plus,
domestic driveway
Prodrive Plus has been specifically designed for surfacing estate roads and driveways
where tight turning circles might otherwise cause rutting and scuffing.
Reducing the temperature in the production process by up to 30ºC results in less consumption of fossil fuels and
subsequently lower CO2 emissions and reduced exposure to bitumen fumes for operatives. The increased lifespan of
product in comparison with conventional surfaces reduces the long term requirement for primary aggregate production,
transportation and disposal of waste asphalt.
See case study on page 28.
When it comes to sustainability how does Prodrive Plus shape up?
04 Reduced carbon footprint
glossary page 30
19 Embodied energy
glossary page 30
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
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Call 01455 288228 | For more information about Prodrive Plus visit www.aggregate.com
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Enviroaggs
secondary bagged
and blend
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Secondary bagged is a range of six products, including: china clay secondary
(reclaimed) aggregate, building sand, slate waste and pre-cast concrete waste.
All products comprise 100% reclaimed material that is locally sourced and would
otherwise be disposed of as waste.
Secondary blend is a blend of 40mm graded and locally sourced secondary aggregate and sharp sand for use as a
sub-base material under pathways and driveways - helping to preserve supplies of virgin aggregates.
When it comes to sustainability how does Enviroaggs secondary bagged and blend shape up?
29 Responsible source
glossary page 31
30 Recycled aggregates
glossary page 31
32 Secondary aggregates
glossary page 31
40 Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP)
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For more information about Enviroaggs secondary bagged and blend visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01283 714445 or 01455 288222
glossary page 31
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Left
Enviroaggs graded
stock pile
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Enviroaggs packing plant
Bottom
Enviroaggs secondary
Carbon
labelling
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Photography
Left
Milldale paving in
Golden Sand
Bottom left
Milldale paving in
Weathered Cotswold
24kg
Bottom centre
Driveway block paving
in Brindle
Bottom right
Peak Smooth paving
in Buff
per square metre
The carbon
footprint of 1m2
this product is
24kg and we
have committed
to reduce it
Carbon labelling is a
scheme launched by the
Carbon Trust that calculates
the carbon footprint of
products, goods or services.
The information is printed on a label,
showing consumers how much CO2 is
generated during its production, use
and disposal. More than ever before,
people want to know about where a
product comes from and how it’s
made. That’s why Aggregate
Industries led the way when signing up
to the Carbon Reduction Label pilot
scheme that identifies the carbon
footprint of a selection of the
Bradstone garden landscaping
collection. Initially for three of the core
paving and block paving products
within the collection, we are committed
to reducing the carbon footprint of our
complete range in the coming years.
How do we shape up?
All Aggregate Industries carbon footprint
scores have been calculated by Building
Research Establishment (BRE) Certification
Limited and verified by the Carbon Trust.
All scores are calculated on a ‘Kg of CO2 per square
metre’ basis.
20kg
20kg
per square metre
per square metre
per square metre
The carbon
footprint of 1m2
this product is
20kg and we
have committed
to reduce it
The carbon
footprint of 1m2
this product is
20kg and we
have committed
to reduce it
The carbon
footprint of 1m2
this product is
14kg and we
have committed
to reduce it
Driveway*
Milldale
Peak Smooth Paving•
Antique Chestnut
24kg CO2/m2
Antique Grey
22kg CO2/m2
Autumn
20kg CO2/m2
Charcoal
19kg CO2/m2
Brindle
20kg CO2/m2
Golden Sand
24kg CO2/m2
Weathered Cotswold
20kg CO2/m2
Buff
20kg CO2/m2
Red
20kg CO2/m2
Burnt Oker
19kg CO2/m2
* Driveway carbon footprint scores are based
on production at our Leighton Buzzard
factory only.
14kg
Grey
18kg CO2/m2
Grey
12kg CO2/m2
Red
13kg CO2/m2
Buff
14kg CO2/m2
• Scores for Peak Smooth are based on
the 400x400mm paver.
Call 01335 372222 | For more information about carbon labelling visit www.aggregate.com
EnviroMasonry
case study
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Client:
Chichester Homes
Contractor:
Chichester Homes
Architect:
Shardelow Designs Limited
For more information about EnviroMasonry visit www.aggregate.com | Call 01467 651000 or 01285 646884
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Photography
Main image
EnviroMasonry,
Chichester House, show
house, front view
Bottom right
EnviroMasonry,
walling detail
Bottom far right
EnviroMasonry,
gable end
Brief
Solution
The client requested an environmentally
friendly product.
The architect proposed EnviroMasonry
as this complied with the
environmental requirements and
also gave flexibility with its choice of
colour and texture options.
In addition they wanted to have a
choice of colours and textures to give
them flexibility to complement other
design elements of the building.
Product key facts
EnviroMasonry is a new generation of
environmentally engineered
architectural masonry. Developed in
response to demand for sustainable
construction products. The product
consists of recycled aggregates,
utilising replacement cement and
manufactured to ISO 14001 and
certified by the BRE Environmental
Profile Scheme. Enabling architects
and specifiers to design sustainable
buildings with confidence.
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Bardon Prodrive Plus
case study
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Photography
Left
Prodrive Plus,
private drive
Opposite
Urban drainage, private
house, Leicestershire
Bottom right
Urban drainage
SUDS installation
Bottom far right
Urban drainage, private
house, Leicestershire
This residence in, an exclusive
area of rural Kent, not far from
the popular tourist location
of Leeds Castle, the busy
provincial town of Maidstone
and the M20 motorway, is
one that needed to combine
the integrity of its idyllic setting
with the demands of a
modern professional lifestyle.
Client:
Private client
Contractor:
O’Rourke Construction
Quantities:
21 tonnes
Brief
Solution
To create a driveway for a large private
dwelling in a rural setting, that would
both be tough enough to resist the
effects of power steering and would
not detract from the idyllic country
setting it was laid in.
Surfacing work was by O’Rourke
Construction. Prodrive Plus, with its
mixing temperature reduced by up to
30ºC, was laid 25mm thick, on top of
previously laid 20DBM binder course
that was laid approximately 70mm
thick. This in turn was laid on top of a
compacted hardcore of brick and
concrete, with some areas of Type 1
put down to even out the surface and
make it suitable for laying the binder
course. Prodrive Plus is tough, durable
and has fuel resisting properties which
gives the product a much longer life
compared to a standard asphalt.
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Sustainable drainage
systems
case study
Brief
Solution
To work in conjunction with the local
arborculturist to provide a driveway
which causes minimum disruption for
the trees and provide the facility to
collect rainwater harvesting to comply
with the October 2008 legislation to
reduced surface water run-off.
By using modern methods of driveway
construction and Infilta permeable block
we were able to provide the collection
of rainwater, the surface area required
for the driveway the arborculturist was
happy due to the minimal impact and
disruption to the trees.
Client:
Mr Clarke, Ashby Villas
Contractor:
MC Paving
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Glossary
of terms
1. Agenda 21
Agenda 21 is a United Nations run programme on sustainable development. It is
designed to be implemented by organisations within the UN, governments and
non-government organisations on a global, national and local level in order to
produce a plan of action for all areas in which the environment is impacted by
human activity.
2. Building Research Establishment (BRE)
BRE is a private organisation formerly run by the UK government which carries
out research, training, consultancy, certification and testing for the fire and
security, building and other construction sectors. For more information visit
www.bre.co.uk
3. BRE Global
BRE Global is an independent, third-party approvals organisation, offering
certification of products, services and systems to an international market. The
testing and approvals are carried out by recognised experts in world-class
facilities. BRE Global also offers cutting-edge research and consultancy
services. For more information visit www.bre.co.uk
4. Reduced carbon footprint
Carbon footprint is a measure of the impact of human activity upon the
environment through the emission of greenhouse gases given as a carbon
dioxide equivalent. It is used by individuals or companies as a useful method of
determining their impact on climate change.
5. Carbon offsetting
Carbon offsetting is the act of balancing out greenhouse gas emissions through
the implementation of carbon reduction projects, for example the planting of
trees. This has become a popular way of reducing the impact of operations
such as air travel but has come under criticism due to the dubious nature of
some of the offsetting companies and the projects they operate.
6. Carbon neutral
Carbon neutral refers to a process with a zero total carbon release. This can be
achieved in a number of ways, such as the offsetting of carbon released in the
process or the use of renewable sources of energy.
7. Cement alternatives
There are a number of alternative materials for cement which can be considered
secondary aggregates. These include materials such as Pulverised Fuel Ash
(PFA) which is a by-product of coal fired power stations, and Ground Granulated
Blastfurnace Slag (GGBS) which is a by-product of the steel industry. Both
materials contain mild cementitious properties and as such can be used as a
partial replacement for cement.
8. Communities and Local Government (CLG)
CLG sets UK policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning
and fire and rescue. For more information visit www.communities.gov.uk
9. Code for Sustainable Homes
The Code for Sustainable Homes (The Code) is an environmental rating scheme
for homes in England. It assigns newly built homes a code level from 1 (poor
performance) to 6 (best performance) to indicate the level of compliance. The
Code covers a range of environmental impact categories including Energy and
CO2 emissions, Water, Materials, Surface water run-off, Waste, Pollution, Health
and wellbeing, Management and Ecology.
The Code is mandatory for all new homes in England built from May 2008.
10. Code for Non-Domestic Buildings
As number 9, but applicable to all non-domestic buildings, this is still at
consultation stage.
11. Cradle to gate
Cradle to gate is an environmental assessment of the impact of a product from
its manufacture to the moment it leaves the factory gate. This therefore omits
the impact of transport to consumer, product use and its eventual disposal.
12. Cradle to grave
Cradle to grave is an environmental assessment of the impact of a product
through its entire life cycle, from manufacture through to eventual disposal.
13. Cradle to cradle
Cradle to cradle is as Cradle to grave, except the final disposal phase is
replaced by a recycling process. This will therefore produce either a new
identical product, or a different usable product.
14. The Green Guide to Specification
The Green Guide to Specification (Green Guide), published by BRE, provides
designers and clients with guidance on the environmental impacts of a large
number of building elements such as roofs, floors, walls, etc. over their life cycle.
Different compositions of each building element are rated A+ to E. Those
building to BREEAM standards can use the Green Guide to make more
informed choices relating to construction materials specification. For more
information visit www.bre.co.uk/greenguide
15. The Green Guide to Housing Specification
The same as the Green Guide to Specification but aimed at the housing market,
this guide contains over 150 specifications commonly used in housing. This
publication has now been superseded by "The Green Guide to Specification (4th
edition)". This publication will remain in print for a limited period to support
existing assessment schemes that use this edition. For more information visit
www.brebookshop.com
16. BREEAM
The BRE Environmental Assessment Method is a leading environmental
assessment method for buildings. BREEAM addresses a wide range of
environmental and sustainability issues that allows designers and clients to
prove the environmental credentials of their buildings. For more information
visit www.breeam.org
17. EcoHomes
Based upon the BREEAM methodology, EcoHomes provides an environmental
rating for new, converted or renovated homes; this has now been replaced by
the Code for Sustainable Homes for new housing in England. The 2006 version
of EcoHomes will continue to be used for refurbished housing in England and for
all housing in Scotland and Wales. For more information visit www.breeam.org.
18. Ecopoints
Ecopoints form part of the BRE Environmental Profiles methodology to assess
the environmental impacts of materials over their entire life cycle. The use of
ecopoints allows products to be rated from the best performing (rated as A+) to
the worst performing (rated as E) for a particular element type. For more
information visit www.bre.co.uk/greenguide
19. Embodied energy
Embodied energy is the quantity of energy required to manufacture a specific
product, material or service and supply it to its point of use.
20. Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
EMS is a part of an organisation’s management system in which the specific
details of their environmental policy can be audited in order to determine if they
are being implemented within the defined parameters.
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21. Global warming
Global warming relates to the increase in the average temperature of the earth’s
surface that has been observed in recent years, and it is projected
to continue. It is debated as to whether this is a natural occurrence or
whether human activity has impacted or accelerated it. However evidence is
overwhelming that human activity since the industrial revolution is responsible.
33. Stern Review
The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change is a comprehensive
report, published in 2006 by the British government, which highlights the effects
of climate change on the world economy. It has become the most widely known
report of its kind and has highlighted ways in which climate change and global
warming can be combated effectively.
22. Greenhouse effect
The increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily
due to increased human activity since the industrial revolution, reduces the
amount of solar radiation that can escape the earth’s atmosphere thereby
heating up the earth; this is similar to the way a greenhouse functions.
34. Sustainable drainage systems (SUDS)
SUDS is a system of practices to deal with storm water run-off and the
managing of pollution at its source. The aims are to prevent pollution, control
flooding, recharge groundwater and enhance the environment.
23. The ISO 14000 series
The ISO 14000 series is the group of international environmental standards
which exist to assist organisations in minimising negative environmental impacts
and also to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements.
35. Sustainability
Sustainability is often expressed as the combination or balance of social,
environmental and economic issues. When used in an environmental context,
this could relate to a balancing of the impacts of human developments such as
industry and agriculture, with the needs of ecological habitats.
24. The BS EN ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the environmental management standard against which
organisations are assessed. It presents a structured approach to identifying and
managing environmental issues.
36. Sustainable development
Sustainable development relates to the fulfilment of human requirements for
future and current generations whilst maintaining the natural environment and
providing economic stability.
25. The Kyoto Agreement
The Kyoto Agreement or Protocol is an internationally defined objective
of reducing greenhouse gases with a view to combating climate change.
It takes its name from the Third Conference of Parties which met in Kyoto
in 1997, and the protocol itself was enforced from 2005 onwards. Within
the treaty, 36 developed countries, plus the EU, are required to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions to a level specific to each country.
37. The Red Book
The authoritative guide to those companies whose operations, products and
services achieve compliance with the quality assurance, product approval and
certification schemes BRE Certification operates. It lists construction and
environmental products and services. For more information visit
www.redbooklive.com
26. Landfill tax
Introduced in 1996 as a tax based upon the type and quantity of waste being
disposed to landfill.
27. Life cycle assessment (LCA)
LCA is an investigation into the environmental impacts of a product, process or
service usually over its entire life cycle. Values can be placed upon these
individual impacts to give an overall evaluation of its environmental cost.
28. Modern methods of construction (MMC)
Typically refers to off-site manufacture utilising prefabrication of precast
concrete, timber or light gauge steel panels or elements. It offers solutions which
can reduce on-site construction time and promote sustainable development. For
more information visit www.englishpartnerships.co.uk/mmc
29. Responsible source
Certificated to BES 6001 by BRE Global for the responsible sourcing of
construction products.
38. Thermal mass
Thermal mass is the ability of a material to absorb and store heat. High thermal
mass products, such as concrete, act as sponges storing heat during hot days
thereby cooling the building and releasing the energy at cooler periods, this
helps to flatten out large temperature variations.
39. UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)
Aggregate Industries is a founder member of the UKGBC. Its mission is ‘to
dramatically improve the sustainability of the built environment by radically
transforming the way it is planned, designed, constructed, maintained and
operated’. For more information visit www.ukgbc.org
40. Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
WRAP is a non-profit company formed by the UK government in
2000 as part of their waste strategy. Their aim is to develop markets
for materials which would otherwise have been considered waste, and works in
partnership with businesses to become more efficient in their use of materials
and recycle more often. For more information visit
www.wrap.org.uk/construction
30. Recycled aggregates
Recycled aggregates are generally concrete materials obtained from demolition
sites which are crushed down and reused in other construction applications.
This can also refer to reclaimed asphalt planings and other materials such as
bricks, all of which reduce the need for the extraction of virgin materials.
41. Whole life costing (WLC)
WLC looks at the cost of an item over the duration of its lifetime as opposed to
the one off cost of simply buying the item. As a result, WLC takes into account
energy, maintenance, operating, staff training and disposal costs.
31. Standard assessment procedure ratings (SAP)
The SAP is adopted by government as the UK methodology for calculating the
energy performance of dwellings.
42. Zero carbon
Zero carbon is a process or product which releases no carbon in
its operation or manufacture. A zero carbon development is one
that achieves zero net carbon emissions from energy use on site
on an annual basis.
32. Secondary aggregates
Secondary aggregates are materials which can be used as aggregate but are
the by-product of another process. An example of this could be the waste rock
from china clay extraction, which is not the primary reason for the extraction
operation but is a useable material in its own right.
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Leicester LE67 1TL
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