International speakers confirmed

2 Jun 2022

With the drive to reduce emissions and waste, what are the implications for future road construction using recycled materials? We are pleased to confirm the following international presentations at Future Roads

The utilisation of recycled aggregates in road construction – a UK and European perspective

The UK and Europe lead the world in the use of recycled aggregates in road construction and maintenance. In this presentation we hear from two experts from the UEPG European Aggregates Association. How are recycling rates tracking across the UK and Europe and how are the quality protocols being developed?

  • Performance issues
  • Advice for New Zealand
  • Political influences and environmental pressures
  • Material types – pros and cons – crushed concrete, RAP, glass, foundry sands, rubber, plastic

Mike Wharton – Technical Director – Aggregates and Concrete Standards, Mineral Products Association UK (Secretary to the UEPG Technical Committee)

Brian James – Special Advisor, Mineral Products Association UK (Chair of the UEPG Recycling Taskforce); both on behalf of the UEPG European Aggregates Association

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Asphalt 4.0 – bitumen in sustainable construction

As an industry we need to get quicker at embracing technology to understand and meet our sustainability objectives. In this presentation we hear from Eurobitume –the European Association of Bitumen Producers – on how bitumen can make a contribution to a sustainable construction environment and how it can help the industry continue to meet UN sustainable development goals. In Europe bitumen is the most recycled material in construction.

  • Unique recycling properties of bituminous materials
  • Incorporating modifiers to reduce temperature susceptibility, improve flexibility and reduce application temperatures. How to enable thinner pavement structures
  • Advice for New Zealand and right-sizing technology investment given our market size
  • Low sulphur asphalt
  • The low carbon vs long life dilemma
  • The importance of working with key stakeholders in the industry

Ian Lancaster (pictured) – General Manager, Eurobitume UK

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