Building regulations are becoming ever tighter with increased emphasis on the necessity for the use of environmentally friendly products in new building construction as well as large scale repairs and renovations. Added to this, the building market is relatively flat in the face of economic uncertainty, making the need to access cost effective materials more important.

One company that is leading the development of sustainable construction materials in the UK is OCL Regeneration Limited. “The emphasis on sustainability has increased awareness of the high level of use of primary materials and the excessive production of construction waste,” says Stuart Gready, Managing Director of OCL.

OCL Regeneration is working to reduce construction waste through multiple recycling projects at their own facilities as well as on a national contracting basis. “In addition to our Foambase and HBM products, OCL produce a whole range of recycled aggregates, single size, ballast, drainage and fill materials utilising our range of crushers, screeners and mixers,” says Gready.

Recycling of concrete involves breaking, removing and crushing concrete into a material for specific purpose. OCL Regeneration uses effective material recycling techniques in order to provide high quality, environmentally friendly construction materials. They produce high quality recycled aggregate by crushing concrete and asphalt for different applications such as road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance, strengthening the recycled material in the process.

“Many people believe recycled aggregates are inferior, but this is not the case,” explains Gready. “With our advanced recycling mechanisms, our recycled aggregate is a high quality, reliable material that provides great tensile strength and lends durability to a structure. It may also contain hydrated cement paste for more strength. It has become highly sought after in diverse applications.”

One of the most apparent advantages of using recycled aggregate is that it can easily be transported, placed and compacted according to different types of applications. In fact, it can be used in the same manner as conventional concrete, which makes it a number one choice for builders. In addition, it is a cost effective way to build any structure.

“Recycled aggregate can easily be combined with other building materials for greater strength and consistency. It also eliminates the need for virgin aggregates or other material because of its significant properties,” says Gready. “Recycled aggregate actually absorbs a large amount of carbon dioxide from the surrounding environment, making the environment healthier and cleaner.”

OCL helps its customers to meet their environmental targets by producing high quality and innovative recycled products with a much reduced carbon footprint. “We offer recycled aggregate services at our recycling plants as well as across the UK on a national consulting basis. Contact us today if you would like to know how OCL can help you with recycled aggregate services,” concludes Gready.

OCL Regeneration Limited provides quality, recycled and sustainable building materials and construction solutions across the UK. OCL uses modern and effective material recycling techniques to provide high quality, sustainable and environmentally friendly construction and building materials. OCL is a private independent company whose management and staff have many years experience in the sustainable building materials and recycled construction materials sector. OCL produces sustainable aggregates, asphalt and surfacing materials at their recycling facilities and serves many sectors of the construction industry including builders and structural civil engineers, road construction and surfacing contractors, utility providers and contractors, land remediation contractors and the waste and landfill sector. OCL are recognised as experts and leaders in innovative, value for money, sustainable material solutions. For more information, visit: www.oclonline.co.uk.