Innovation

Tarmac has historically been able to provide its clients with innovative approaches to undertaking works associated with pavement maintenance.

In addition to the more obvious innovations in respect of continued R&D into new and improved surfacing materials, we are able to bring innovation into the delivery of contracts.

Having experienced contract staff available enables us to carefully review the works required, together with the constraints imposed and apply lateral thinking to determine an optimum solution.

This culture is evident throughout the Company and is one that is encouraged at all levels from senior management to operatives on site. The culture is particularly effective in conjunction with the partnering ethos we bring to schemes. To ensure Tarmac remains at the leading edge of developments in materials and paving technology, pavement design and standards and specification issues the Tarmac Group Technical Centre, based in Wolverhampton provides support and technical back-up to all aspects of our day-to-day operational business and offers its customers an unrivalled service of technical support and advice.

The Technical Centre is recognised as one of the countrys centres of excellence for product development and testing and can make a valuable contribution to any project by ensuring that innovative products and construction techniques are fully considered. It has a particular expertise in the practical application of sustainability principles and recycling techniques on highway projects.