Avove has been shortlisted, alongside their partner Ecofill, in the prestigious British Construction Industry 2024 Awards for an innovative approach to soil management, which has been successfully launched at the at the Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme, in Cheshire.
The British Construction Industry Awards are the most prestigious awards in the construction and built environment sector that seek to recognise and reward excellence in project delivery and, crucially, positive societal impact.
Avove and Ecofill’s partnership provided alternative solutions for on-site subsoil treatment, addressing existing site ground conditions by processing and transforming clays and subsoils into fully certified aggregate replacement products. Known as The Soil Management Initiative, this approach sets new industry standards providing real opportunities to significantly reduce the need for imported and exported aggregates. The initiative offers substantial reductions in CO2 emissions, road traffic, noise pollution, social disruption, and costs, while providing environmentally friendly solutions
The Soil Management Initiative exemplifies innovative collaboration in the UK construction industry, dramatically transforming traditional soil management practices. Following its successful inaugural implementation at the Vyrnwy Aqueduct, this ground-breaking technology is now being adopted across the construction sector, underpinned by high-quality assurance standards. Avove say they remain committed to testing and challenging existing engineering standards to advance the application of Ecofill products in the pursuit of low-carbon, environmentally sustainable solutions.
Avove’s Business Director Operations, Patrick Rafferty, said:
“We are delighted to be recognised as finalists in the 2024 British Construction Industry Awards for leading on innovative initiatives in collaboration with our supply chain partner Ecofill.
“We are proud to deliver The Soil Management initiative in collaboration with Ecofill, which will provide sustainable design and delivery techniques to the forefront of the industry. This initiative is bringing innovative solutions to the forefront of the industry and setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, community impact and reducing carbon emissions.”
Ecofill’s Chairman, Dr Nigel Griffiths, said: “Being shortlisted for the prestigious British Construction Industry Awards is a testament to the innovative and sustainable solutions Ecofill brings to the construction industry. Our partnership with Avove at the Vyrnwy Aqueduct has showcased the potential of our technology to transform traditional soil management practices, significantly reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact. We are proud to lead the way in pioneering solutions that not only meet but exceed industry standards, driving positive change for a more sustainable future”
