Construct - Issue 51

TURNING WASTE INTO OPPORTUNITY … CONTINUED

Peter adds: “Our drainage treatment plant became operational in 2004. In the 22 years since, we’ve seen demand for gully waste recycling grow steadily. This investment will see the plant processing up to 30,000 tonnes of wastewater every year, a huge increase from the 17,000 tonnes that we were previously doing.” “It’s exciting to be part of something that’s good for the environment while also providing greater resilience for the business.” The move aligns with FM Conway’s constructor certification to PAS 2080:2023, which focuses on managing and reducing whole-life carbon in infrastructure projects. By addressing the challenges of water scarcity and waste management head on, FM Conway is proving that, if done with longevity in mind, investment into sustainable practices can be a scalable solution that benefits the planet and business alike.

RECYCLING IS IN OUR DNA

Recycling is at the heart of FM Conway’s circular economy model, ensuring the recovery and reuse of materials efficiently across its operations. Highways and construction waste are recycled at three dedicated plants, using advanced crushing, washing, and grading equipment. Each year, FM Conway recycles 98% of highways arisings, diverts 100% of construction waste from

landfill, and reintegrates asphalt planings into Recycled

Asphalt Product (RAP). Its concrete mixers also use recycled aggregate.

This approach reduces primary aggregate consumption, cuts carbon emissions, and promotes the circular economy. From operatives to management, teams are trained to maximise resource efficiency, ensuring FM Conway continues to lead the way in sustainable construction.

“It’s exciting to be part of something that’s good for the environment while also providing greater resilience for the business.”

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