Promoting the use of recycled construction materials

Two of MCM’s recent client projects have used recycled aggregates as a sustainable, durable, cost-effective sub base material for major construction projects at Legoland Windsor and Thorpe Park. Both of these theme park construction projects promote the use of recovered waste from demolition arisings.

Recycled aggregates provide a number of benefits over primary materials including:

Environmental sustainability

Using recycled aggregates as a construction sub-base helps reduce the demand for virgin materials, such as natural gravel or crushed rock. By reusing materials from demolished structures or construction waste, we can help contractors conserve natural resources and minimise the environmental impact associated with quarrying.

Cost-effectiveness

Recycled aggregates are often more affordable compared to primary quarried materials. The costs of  recovering and processing construction waste is typically lower than extracting virgin material. Using recycled aggregates as a sub-base can contribute to cost savings in construction projects without compromising performance.

Structural performance

Recycled aggregates, when properly processed and graded, can provide suitable strength and stability as a construction sub-base. They can effectively support the load of overlying structures, offering adequate structural performance for a wide range of applications.

Waste reduction

Incorporating recycled aggregates into construction projects helps divert construction and demolition waste from landfills. Instead of disposing of these materials, recycling them as sub-base material reduces the volume of waste generated, promoting a more sustainable approach to waste management.

Sustainability credentials

Using recycled aggregates helps companies achieve their sustainability goals and certifications, as well as benefiting their organisations by adopting a more sustainable construction practice.