Project Description
Stabilised Pavements Limited commissioned Driven to develop an independent technical white paper examining the role of innovative low-carbon binders, including calcined clay and clinker-free alternatives, in hydraulically bound materials (HBMs) for pavement construction and in-situ recycling applications.
The objective was to provide a technically robust, evidence-based resource that would support clients, highway authorities and infrastructure owners in understanding the opportunities, challenges and practical application of lower-carbon binder technologies within highway maintenance and renewal programmes.
Work Undertaken
Driven undertook a comprehensive review of:
- Current HBM technologies, standards and specifications.
- Emerging low-carbon binder solutions including calcined clay and ettringite-based systems.
- Relevant industry standards including EN 14227, PAS 2080 and circular economy principles.
- Existing project evidence and performance data.
- Carbon reduction opportunities associated with in-situ recycling and low-clinker binder systems.
- Future innovation pathways and recommendations for specification, procurement and delivery.
The commission included technical research, development of comparative performance assessments, analysis of carbon reduction benefits and case studies demonstrating real-world application.
The full paper can be downloaded from: https://stabilisedpavements.co.uk/
Benefits to the Client
- Creation of a credible technical thought leadership document to support client engagement and market positioning.
- Independent assessment of emerging low-carbon technologies and their suitability for infrastructure applications.
- Clear articulation of the carbon, circular economy and performance benefits associated with innovative HBM solutions.
- Alignment with current policy drivers including PAS 2080 and whole-life carbon management.
- Provision of evidence-based recommendations to support discussions with local authorities, consultants and infrastructure owners.
- Enhanced ability to communicate the value of low-carbon pavement solutions.
