Spadeoak support friends of Common Woods with help from George Lines. Spadeoak worked with a local volunteer group to design and install a new access and safe standing area to cross a busy road that leads into the woods in the village of Penn, Buckinghamshire. An area of the woods, an opening between trees, popular with […]
Social Value – achieving community benefits What does Social Value really mean to you and your organisation? Social value is defined through the Public Services (Social Value) Act (2013) which drives all organisations and their suppliers to look beyond the financial cost of a contract and consider how the services they commission and procure can […]
As part of its strategy to offer reliable and cost-effective contracting services to more UKbusinesses, Spadeoak – Aggregate Industries’ specialist civils, sports and surfacingcontractors – has opened a new Midlands base in Leicestershire, as it seeks to provide cost-effective solutions and support to clients. Currently based in High Wycombe, Spadeoak is an established name in […]
Spadeoak make a significant investment in new plant to maintain our reputation of the highest standards and right first time, quality delivery Committed to our core values for quality, efficiency, minimising environmental impact and most importantly safety, Spadeoak has made a significant investment to renew our vehicles, plant and machinery. “So…..Why is it important to […]
Did you know there are different types of Asphalt? We have the right product for your project Did you know there are different types of Asphalt? We don’t mean the simple Stone Mastic or Heavy Duty Hot Rolled and Chip but specific asphalt for particular applications. As specialists in asphalt applications our experts can assist […]
The ‘pyramid’ of strength We often mention different layers in our articles that make up a road structure, we thought we should explain these layers a little further. The pyramid of strength Broken down into layers as opposite, the overall thickness of each layer is reduced as the road construction reaches the surface. This gives […]
SuperLow Carbon Asphalt – An innovative next step UPTO 6TONNES OF CO2 BOUND BETWEEN EACH KM OF PAVEMENT Working with industry leading companies such as Shell Bitumen, Aggregate Industries Group has developed SuperLow Carbon Asphalt; the innovative next step on the carbon reduction journey. The material features reduced carbon levels when compared to standard materials as it […]
Low Carbon Concrete now available Spadeoak can complete your next project with low carbon concrete You do not have to compromise when requiring a low carbon concrete. Introducing the ECOPact low carbon range, with no compromise on performance. ECOPACT makes sustainable building possible. This new and unique Active Setting Carbon Saving Concrete range, delivers greater carbon reduction compared […]