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Dura Products, has announced an extended partnership with National infrastructure contractor, Colas Ltd, to install its revolutionary recycled plastic kerbing solution, Durakerb on local highways in the Chester and Cheshire West region.
This follows a government mandate aimed at increasing construction sustainability principles, the partnership aims to reduce carbon and energy use during installation processes.
Steve Bennett, managing director at Dura Products said: “We are delighted to build on our previous partnership with Colas to include projects in the Chester and Cheshire West region. Dura Products previously supplied Durakerb units to Colas projects, including the A191 Silverlink and over two kilometres of Duradrain and Durachannel to the recently constructed A46 Stoneleigh Junctions in Coventry.
“We are very much looking forward to working with the team again on this exciting project to improve the roads in the North West.”
Durakerb offers a lightweight solution to kerbing, delivering a greener, safer and faster installation process. Made from 88% recycled polymers, the 6kg units can be reclaimed, reused, and recycled after use, allowing for circularity and lasting positive effects on the environment.
The adoption of Durakerb by Colas comes following the development and improvement of 1100 series standards (BS-EN1340) specification for highways works. The changes made aim to predominantly reduce product lifecycle environmental impacts, whilst aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The benefits unlocked by Colas have included increased productivity, facilitated pre-assembly, demonstrated innovation, and mitigated safety and environmental risks.
The benefits unlocked by Colas have included increased productivity, facilitated pre-assembly, demonstrated innovation, and mitigated safety and environmental risks.
