You might not know it, but aggregates play a hugely important role within our lives. No matter where you go, you are most likely surrounded by structures and items that are made up of different types of aggregate materials. To put this into perspective concrete, which is made up of aggregates, is one of the […]

  It has been reported that early action is required to maintain essential minerals supply beyond 2042. The Town & Country Planning (Minerals) Act 1981 looked to introduce an end date for all historic planning permission for mineral working across Great Britain. This was set at 22nd February 2042. This deadline applies to a variety […]

Riprap is a rock that is used to protect land or structures from rushing water. These rocks are stacked together to provide a protective barrier to anything that is behind it. It is made up of large durable rocks usually between 300mm – 700mm in size. Riprap is also referred to as Rock Armour Where […]

Stone reserves in the UK are in limited quantities meaning it’s important to find a sustainable alternative. By recycling demolition wastes we can reduce the amount of quarried stone needed to meet the demand of the construction industry. In 2020, recycled aggregates made up 25% of the total aggregate supply in the UK so we […]

Quarried aggregates are an important part of the UK economy. They account for 85% of the non-energy minerals extracted in the UK. The construction industry heavily relies on aggregates to help improve the UK’s infrastructure. in 2017, over 176 million tonnes of quarried aggregates were produced across Great Britain, making up 70% of the total […]

A Gabion Stone is a large natural stone, generally between 80mm-200mm in size. They are used to fill wire cages known as Gabion Baskets, which are generally used to quickly create inexpensive but aesthetically pleasing retaining walls. Due to their natural and angular look they are now widely used across construction & landscaping to help […]

What is MOT Type 1 Sub-base? MOT Type 1 Subbase or just Type 1 Subbase is a granular crushed aggregate. It is used as a subbase in construction work. Aggregate material is crushed to 40mm down to dust. This mixture of sizes makes it great for compaction, making it extremely strong with great loading bearing […]

6F1 Selected granular material with a fine grading that is used for capping and can’t contain any more than 50% by mass of recycled bituminous plainings and granulated asphalt as per the specification for highway works. 6F1 is produced and used on the site of origin. If this material was to be imported to another […]

We have noticed there is a lot of confusion when it comes to 6F2 vs 6F5. There are lots of sources that state 6F2 is a crusher run that is produced using quarried stone. Whereas 6F5 is a crusher run but is produced using recycled materials such as demolition wastes. We have also seen it […]

Is there a better time to be looking for sustainable alternatives? If you are after sustainable aggregate products then look no further. Adswood Recycling Centre, which is located just off the M60, produces a wide range of recycled aggregates for construction use. The processing centre accepts clean hardcore free of charge which is then scalped […]

Updated 29th October 2021 Do you have waste soils? Get in touch with the GMAT team for compliant recovery or disposal. Send your soil report to info@gmat.co.uk   Absolute Hazardous (AH)   |   Mirror Hazardous (MH)   | Mirror Non-Hazardous (MN)   |   Absolute Non-Hazardous (AN) CODE DESCRIPTION ENTRY TYPE 01   WASTE RESULTING FROM EXPLORATION, MINING, QUARRYING, […]

The UK could run out of land by 2030 due to the demands for the redevelopment of space for food, housing, and energy, according to a Cambridge University-backed report. With the UK population forecasted to reach seventy million by 2030, the need for increased food production, extra housing, working areas, and amenities will increase the […]