Reengineering Asphalt Performance with Algae Derived Binders

Reengineering Asphalt Performance with Algae Derived Binders Snow, ice and repeated freeze thaw cycles have a habit of exposing the weakest points in paved infrastructure. Across colder regions, winter often leaves behind cracked surfaces, frost heaves and potholes that frustrate road users and drain maintenance budgets. For asset owners and transport authorities, the pattern is … Read more…

SABIT 2025 South Asia’s Bitumen Future Takes Centre Stage

SABIT 2025 South Asia’s Bitumen Future Takes Centre Stage The inaugural South Asia Bitumen Conference (SABIT 2025), held on 13–14 November at Cinnamon Life in Colombo, has now concluded with resounding success. As the first dedicated gathering for the region’s bitumen and asphalt community, the event delivered a comprehensive overview of market conditions, supply chain … Read more…

Bitumen and Asphalt in a Changing World

Bitumen and Asphalt in a Changing World Across the globe, tens of millions of kilometres of roads stitch together cities, towns, and villages, with asphalt as the literal groundwork of development. Asphalt (also known as bituminous pavement) is essentially a mixture of mineral aggregate and bitumen binder. Bitumen itself is a heavy viscous form of … Read more…

Bridging South Asia’s Bitumen Future at SABIT 2025

Bridging South Asia’s Bitumen Future at SABIT 2025 The global bitumen industry is gearing up for a landmark event as the inaugural South Asia Bitumen Conference 2025 (SABIT 2025) prepares to open its doors on 13–14 November 2025 at the Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organised by Conference Connection, in collaboration with … Read more…

Red Stag Wins Full Sweep in Scotland Excel Bitumen Framework

Red Stag Wins Full Sweep in Scotland Excel Bitumen Framework Red Stag Materials has chalked up a significant milestone in public procurement, securing a place across all four Lots in the highly competitive Scotland Excel Framework for Bitumen and Associated Products. Based in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, the road maintenance specialist has reinforced its presence in the … Read more…

From Risk to Reward – The Sustainable Road Ahead

From Risk to Reward – The Sustainable Road Ahead In 2016, FM Conway made a decision to push forward with new thinking that could reshape the future of road surfacing.  At the heart of that choice was our commitment to sustainability and material circularity, principles that underpin everything we do. We had long recognised the … Read more…

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying an Asphalt Plant

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying an Asphalt Plant Owning an asphalt mixing plant is a major investment that can fundamentally transform a construction business. With roads and highways being built or repaired year-round across the globe, controlling your own asphalt supply can offer tremendous advantages – from cost savings to scheduling flexibility and quality assurance. … Read more…

Recycled Plastics are Reshaping Papua New Guinea’s Roads

Recycled Plastics are Reshaping Papua New Guinea’s Roads In the face of mounting plastic pollution and vulnerable road networks, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is charting a new course that’s both sustainable and forward-thinking. By integrating recycled plastic waste into its road construction practices, the country is taking bold strides towards addressing climate resilience, improving infrastructure &#… Read more…

Asphalt Overlays and the Driveway Renaissance

Asphalt Overlays and the Driveway Renaissance Driveways, whether leading to suburban homes in the United States or villas nestled in the hills of Tuscany, endure a lot. Sun, rain, frost, oil stains, and the constant wear of tyres slowly degrade even the most well-laid tarmac. But replacing an entire driveway? That can be costly, time-consuming, … Read more…

Transforming Asphalt in the Age of Climate Pressure

Transforming Asphalt in the Age of Climate Pressure Asphalt – the black, tarry substance binding our roads – lies at the intersection of two defining challenges of our time: the race to build and maintain modern infrastructure and the urgency to combat climate change. Across the globe, tens of millions of kilometres of roads connect … Read more…

The Innovations Driving Asphalt Plant Automation

The Innovations Driving Asphalt Plant Automation In today’s asphalt industry, automation and intelligent control systems are redefining how we produce the blacktop that paves our highways. As we celebrate Asphalt Plant Month, it’s clear that the once-humble plant control cabin has transformed into a high-tech nerve centre. Modern asphalt plants bristle with sensors, sophisticated software, … Read more…

Brazil is Turning Sugarcane Waste into Stronger and Greener Asphalt

Brazil is Turning Sugarcane Waste into Stronger and Greener Asphalt Brazil is quietly spearheading a revolution in sustainable infrastructure by turning sugarcane waste into roads. In an innovative twist, Brazilian researchers have discovered that sugarcane bagasse ash, the ashy residue left after sugarcane is processed for sugar and ethanol, can replace a key ingredient in … Read more…

Heidelberg Materials UK Breaks Ground with Tufflayer BBA HAPAS Approval

Heidelberg Materials UK Breaks Ground with Tufflayer BBA HAPAS Approval In a landmark move for the UK’s road construction industry, Heidelberg Materials UK has made history as the first asphalt supplier to receive BBA HAPAS approval for a Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI) solution. That solution? Tufflayer – a name that’s about to become synonymous with … Read more…

Purpose-Built Bitumen MEST Bitutainer Storage from TEC sets a New Standard

Purpose-Built Bitumen MEST Bitutainer Storage from TEC sets a New Standard As infrastructure demands grow more complex, so too does the chemistry of the materials that bind it together. From polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) to emulsions and crumb rubber blends, today’s speciality bitumen formulations demand much more than a one-size-fits-all approach—especially when it comes to storage and handling… Read more…

Global Bitumen Meets the Belt and Road at Qingdao Asphalt Matchmaking Event

Global Bitumen Meets the Belt and Road at Qingdao Asphalt Matchmaking Event This June, China’s bustling port city of Qingdao will once again take centre stage in the international construction materials arena. On 4-5 June 2025, over 200 companies from across the globe will gather for the 2025 Overseas-China Asphalt Resources Matchmaking Conference, a flagship … Read more…

Asphalt Group Paving the way with Real-Time Asphalt Emissions Tracking

Asphalt Group Paving the way with Real-Time Asphalt Emissions Tracking The road to net zero just got a lot more navigable, thanks to an industry-first partnership between Asphalt Group and Asphalt-IQ. With an innovative new app and smart tracking system, the road surface treatment specialists can now collect accurate carbon emissions data directly from work … Read more…

Tunnel Safety Gets a Bold Upgrade on India’s Samruddhi Expressway

Tunnel Safety Gets a Bold Upgrade on India’s Samruddhi Expressway India’s infrastructure story is accelerating at a breath-taking pace, with bold projects reshaping the nation’s transport backbone. Among these, the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway stands out as a symbol of ambition and progress. Connecting Nagpur to Mumbai, this high-speed corridor is dotted with engineering marvels, including… Read more…

Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™

Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™ In a bold step toward redefining how bitumen is stored and managed across the UK, TEC Container Solutions has rolled out its innovative MEST Bitutainer™ for PolyBitumens. This strategic deployment not only enhances the efficiency of PolyBitumens’ operations but also signals TEC’s growing footprint in the British &#… Read more…

Red Stag Materials Expands Globally with EZ Street Asphalt Shipments to Hong Kong

Red Stag Materials Expands Globally with EZ Street Asphalt Shipments to Hong Kong Red Stag Materials, a pioneering force in sustainable road maintenance solutions, has successfully dispatched its third shipment of EZ Street Asphalt to Hong Kong. This latest consignment underscores the company’s accelerating global expansion as it continues to partner with international contractors to … Read more…

Saudi Arabia Pioneers the Future of Oil and Gas Technology

Saudi Arabia Pioneers the Future of Oil and Gas Technology The energy world is abuzz with anticipation as Saudi Arabia gears up to host the Oil and Gas Technology Summit 2025. Set for January 22nd–23rd, 2025, this landmark event at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel, AlKhobar, will position Saudi Arabia as a trailblazer in West … Read more…

How Self-Healing and Eco-Friendly Roads Are Paving the Way to Sustainability

How Self-Healing and Eco-Friendly Roads Are Paving the Way to Sustainability Imagine driving on a road embedded with microcapsules that release healing agents to mend cracks autonomously. You might wonder how this technology works and what it means for the future of our infrastructure. Self-healing roads, combined with eco-friendly materials like recycled asphalt and bio-binders, … Read more…

Bitumen Market Shifts during October 2024

Bitumen Market Shifts during October 2024 The bitumen market, driven by a blend of local economic factors and global supply dynamics, experienced notable shifts in October 2024. Here’s a detailed analysis of the factors impacting bitumen prices and demand across key regions, alongside a view of anticipated market trends. European Market Dynamics and Price Adjustments … Read more…

Aggregate Industries Paving the Way to 100% Recycled Asphalt

Aggregate Industries Paving the Way to 100% Recycled Asphalt The road to a more sustainable future is being paved by Aggregate Industries, a leader in the UK’s construction materials sector, is making significant strides towards creating a fully recycled asphalt solution. This move aligns with their ambitious goal of promoting a circular economy, an approach that … Read more…

Revolutionising Asphalt Production with Benninghoven’s REVOC System

Revolutionising Asphalt Production with Benninghoven’s REVOC System When it comes to asphalt production, sustainability and compliance with stringent environmental regulations are more important than ever. In the midst of this, WWA Westerwald Asphalt GmbH & Co. KG in Nentershausen has emerged as a frontrunner. With the installation of the cutting-edge REVOC system from Benninghoven, the… Read more…

Reduced-Temperature Asphalt for Sustainable Road Construction

Reduced-Temperature Asphalt for Sustainable Road Construction In the ever-evolving landscape of road construction, reduced-temperature asphalt, also referred to as warm mix or low-temperature asphalt, has been gaining significant traction. With growing concerns over energy consumption and environmental impacts, this innovative material is becoming a favourite among contractors, engineers, and poli… Read more…

Revolutionising UK Roads with Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt Trials

Revolutionising UK Roads with Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt Trials National Highways has embarked on an ambitious mission to reshape the future of road construction, trialling an innovative graphene-enhanced asphalt aimed at extending pavement longevity while reducing carbon emissions. This project, now underway on a key stretch of the A12, signals a potentially game-changing development in infrastruc… Read more…

Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability

Enhancing Bituminous Pavement Durability The durability of asphalt mixtures is significantly influenced by environmental factors in addition to traffic loads. High temperatures can soften bitumen, reducing asphalt stiffness and making it prone to rutting, while low temperatures increase stiffness, leading to fatigue failures. This article examines the durability of binder and asphalt mixtures, the… Read more…

Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties

Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties Bitumen, a cornerstone in road construction and roofing, is a complex material with unique responses to stress. Its viscoelastic nature means it can behave as both a solid and a liquid, depending on the conditions. This dual behaviour is influenced by temperature and the duration of applied force, making … Read more…

The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications

The World of Bitumen from Ancient Uses to Modern Applications Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, known as asphalt in American English, has played a significant role from ancient times to contemporary engineering marvels. This article delves into bitumen’s multifaceted nature, its … Read more…

East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024

East meets West at China Bitumen and Road Conference 2024 Between 2000 and 2005, China underwent a phenomenal expansion of its road network, adding an impressive 250,700 kilometres and reaching a total length of 1,930,500 kilometres by 2005. This progress marked a significant improvement in technical standards and the quality of road surfaces, establishing a … Read more…

Lubricant Used Oil Regeneration Specialist Tecoil acquired by TotalEnergies

Lubricant Used Oil Regeneration Specialist Tecoil acquired by TotalEnergies TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of Tecoil, a Finnish company specialized in the production of Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBOs), which has the most efficient used oil regeneration process on the market today. Tecoil currently operates a production facility of 50,000 tons of RRBOs per year in Hamina, in … Read more…

Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads

Turning Waste into Highway Gold for Sustainable Roads In the realm of road construction, the insatiable appetite for non-renewable natural aggregates and industrial products like bitumen, lime, and cement has sparked environmental concerns. As the construction industry grapples with the dual challenge of high solid waste generation and inadequate disposal methods, researchers are diligently seekin… Read more…

Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces

Aston University and Miles Macadam developing Sustainable Road Surfaces Aston University civil engineering experts are teaming up with construction and surfacing company Miles Macadam to help make road surfaces more sustainable. The University has entered a knowledge transfer partnership with the Cheshire-based firm, which manufactures and installs ‘grouted macadam’, an asphalt and cement-based ma… Read more…

Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae

Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae A research partnership led by carbon removal company CO2CO Ltd aims to revolutionise road construction with a novel, lower-carbon approach to producing bitumen from algae. If successfully scaled up, this pioneering innovation could further enhance the sustainability of road construction. Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable construction ma… Read more…

Revolutionising EU to Africa Bitumen Logistics with the ADR/RID Bitutainer™

Revolutionising EU to Africa Bitumen Logistics with the ADR/RID Bitutainer™ TEC Container Solutions has announced its ground-breaking work in the European bitumen market, achieved through the innovative use of the ADR/RID Bitutainer™. The project aimed to safely and efficiently transport large volumes of hot bitumen from EU refineries to South West Africa, and the ADR/RID Bitutainer&… Read more…

Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements

Mastering the Marshall Mix Design Method for Durable Pavements The Marshall Mix Design method, a cornerstone in the field of pavement design, has been a reliable process for producing durable and high-quality asphalt pavements for decades. Developed by Bruce Marshall in the late 1930s, this method has stood the test of time due to its … Read more…

Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads

Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves the durability of urban roads to help strengthen surfaces against the growing problem of potholes, deformation and premature cracking – a significant problem which prevails on many of our … Read more…

A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation

A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation Asphalt plants play an indispensable role in road construction and maintenance, churning out the asphalt mix that paves our highways, city streets, and parking lots. Understanding how these plants operate is essential for contractors, engineers, investors, and policy makers involved in infrastructure projects. This comprehensive guide will delve &#8230… Read more…

Saving Coho Salmon from Tire Pollution with Permeable Pavements

Saving Coho Salmon from Tire Pollution with Permeable Pavements The pore-like structure of permeable pavements may help protect coho salmon by preventing tire wear particles and related contaminants from entering stormwater runoff, according to a Washington State University study. Researchers demonstrated that four types of permeable pavements can act as giant filters, retaining more than … Read more…

Ringway Jacobs Resurfaces Highway in World-First Gipave Trial

Ringway Jacobs Resurfaces Highway in World-First Gipave Trial A trial which could revolutionise the way public highways are resurfaced has shown some encouraging initial findings. In the summer of 2022, Essex Highways – a partnership between Ringway Jacobs and Essex County Council – began a trial adding a new strengthening compound, Gipave, to traditional surfacing … Read more…